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Grapploct.

national dex #853 · gen VIII
BST 480 · fighting
Grapploct official artwork
fighting
#853 · gen VIII
Profile
HP
80
ATK
118
DEF
90
SPA
70
SPD
80
SPE
42
BST 480 · best Attack 118 · worst Speed 42 · meters scale to 200

Grapploct is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy and resists Bug, Rock, Dark.

Typingfighting
AbilitiesLimber, Technician
Height, weight1.6 m / 39.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Humanshape
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Grapploct base stats

BST 480 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP80270364
Atk118216368
Def90166306
SpA70130262
SpD80148284
Spe4280201
BST480bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Grapploct weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly2
psy2
bug½
roc½
gho1
dra1
dar½
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Flying, Psychic, Fairy
Resists
Bug, Rock, Dark
Immune to
nothing

Grapploct abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
LimberPrevents paralysis.
TechnicianhiddenStrengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Grapploct evolution line

2 stages

Best Grapploct moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fightingSuperpowerPHYS120
fightingClose CombatPHYS120
fightingFocus BlastSPEC120
fightingSubmissionPHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
waterMuddy WaterSPEC90

Grapploct moves

gen 8 · 55 moves · 14 level-up · 39 TM/HM · 2 tutor
50 moves · Grapploct appears in 1 game
BindL1FeintL1LeerL1OctazookaL1OctolockL1Rock SmashL1DetectL15Brick BreakL20Bulk UpL25SubmissionL30TauntL35ReversalL40SuperpowerL45Topsy TurvyL50AttractTMBody SlamTMBrineTMBrutal SwingTMClose CombatTMCoachingtutorDigTMDiveTMDrain PunchTMEndureTMFacadeTMFocus BlastTMGiga ImpactTMHydro PumpTMHyper BeamTMIce PunchTMLiquidationTMMega PunchTMMud ShotTMMuddy WaterTMPaybackTMProtectTMRestTMRetaliateTMRevengeTMRoundTMScary FaceTMSkitter SmacktutorSleep TalkTMSnoreTMStomping TantrumTMSubstituteTMSurfTMWaterfallTMWhirlpoolTMWork UpTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
BindnormalPHYS1585%20Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
OctazookawaterSPEC6585%10Level 1
Rock SmashSTABfightingPHYS40100%15Level 1
FeintnormalPHYS30100%10Level 1
OctolockfightingSTAT-100%15Level 1
DetectfightingSTAT--5Level 15
Brick BreakSTABfightingPHYS75100%15Level 20
Bulk UpfightingSTAT--20Level 25
SubmissionSTABfightingPHYS8080%20Level 30
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20Level 35
ReversalSTABfightingPHYS-100%15Level 40
SuperpowerSTABfightingPHYS120100%5Level 45
Topsy TurvydarkSTAT--20Level 50
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakSTABfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BrinewaterSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Brutal SwingdarkPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bulk UpfightingSTAT--20TM / HM
Close CombatSTABfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
DivewaterPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Drain PunchSTABfightingPHYS75100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Focus BlastSTABfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Hydro PumpwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
LiquidationwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Mega PunchnormalPHYS8085%20TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Muddy WaterwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RetaliatenormalPHYS70100%5TM / HM
RevengeSTABfightingPHYS60100%10TM / HM
ReversalSTABfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SuperpowerSTABfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
SurfwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
WaterfallwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
WhirlpoolwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Work UpnormalSTAT--30TM / HM
CoachingfightingSTAT--10Tutor
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10Tutor

Grapploct Pokédex entries

1 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.

Shield

Searching for an opponent to test its skills against, it emerges onto land. Once the battle is over, it returns to the sea.

Grapploct species data

gen VIII species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationVIII (Galar)
ColorBlue
ShapeTentacles
HabitatUnknown
Height1.6 m (5'03")
Weight39.0 kg (86.0 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Humanshape
Hatch counter25 cycles, 6,656 steps
Base experience168
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#853
Galar#352
Isle of Armor#130
Hyperspace#067
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker118 Atk / 70 SpA
Best statAttack 118very good
Speed tier42 Speslow
Defensive load3 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Grapploct

Grapploct is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8 (Galar). A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful. Grapploct stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 39.0 kg (86.0 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Grapploct base stats

Grapploct has a base stat total of 480, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 118 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 42 (below average). Grapploct excels as a physical attacker. Grapploct is slow with a base Speed of 42.

Grapploct weaknesses and resistances

As a Fighting-type, Grapploct is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves, resists Bug, Rock, Dark-type attacks. This gives Grapploct 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Grapploct abilities

Grapploct's abilities include Limber, Technician. Limber prevents paralysis. Its Hidden Ability is Technician, which strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Grapploct moves and learnset

Grapploct can learn 55 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 39 via TM/HM, and 2 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Superpower (Fighting, 120 power), Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power), Focus Blast (Fighting, 120 power), Submission (Fighting, 80 power). For coverage, Grapploct can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Hydro Pump (Water).

Training Grapploct

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Grapploct can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Grapploct yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Grapploct belongs to the Water1 and Humanshape egg groups. Grapploct is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Clobbopus → Grapploct).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Grapploct. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Grapploct, or use the team builder to see how Grapploct fits into your squad.

Tools for Grapploct
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