Graveler debuts in ''[[PS005|Onix is On!]]'' as a [[Pewter Gym]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s main Pokémon. It is quickly defeated by {{adv|Red}} and [[Poli]] with a combination of {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}. Another one is seen next to [[Brock]], who later gives him to {{adv|Yellow}} in ''[[PS049|As Gastly as Before]]''. She [[nickname]]s this Graveler Gravvy, and it eventually evolves into Golem in ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?!]]''.
Graveler debuted in ''[[PS005|Onix is On!]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} at the [[Pewter Gym]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}. It was quickly defeated by {{adv|Red}} and [[Poli]] with a combination of {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}. Another one was seen next to [[Brock]], who later gave him to {{adv|Yellow}} in ''[[PS049|As Gastly as Before]]''. She [[nickname]]d this Graveler Gravvy, and it eventually evolved into Golem in ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?!]]''.
In ''[[PS016|Tauros the Tyrant]]'', a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} used a Graveler in an attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{adv|Green}}.
In ''[[PS016|Tauros the Tyrant]]'', a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} used a Graveler in an attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{adv|Green}}.
In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Graveler attacks two of {{adv|Blue}}'s fan girls.
In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Graveler attacked two of {{adv|Blue}}'s fan girls.
In ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'', a Graveler appears as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explain to Red that Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.
In ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'', a Graveler appeared as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explained to Red that Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.
A Graveler appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
A Graveler appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
In Alola, Graveler has a regional variant that is Rock/Electric. It evolves from Alolan Geodude starting at level 25 and evolves into Alolan Golem when traded.
Graveler is a bipedal, boulder Pokémon. Its round body is covered with small bumps and it has a rocky crest above its small eyes and mouth. It has four arms, each with a three-fingered hand. Its second pair of arms is typically kept tucked against its chest. It was shown in Pokémon Snap that, despite having legs, it can revert to a legless form. This grants it the ability to float.
Graveler's preferred locomotion is rolling, specifically because it is a slow walker. It often rolls down mountain paths at high speeds, crushing objects in the way and stopping by running into huge rocks. However, it will explode if it rolls into a river instead. If it breaks or shatters, it has the ability to restore itself overtime. Graveler climbs a mountain from base to summit, feasting on rocks all the while. Upon reaching the peak, it rolls down to the bottom. Graveler can be often found on mountain trails.
In the Alola region, Graveler looks similar to its regular counterpart, but with a silvery sheen. It lacks defined digits on its upper limbs and has two toes on each foot rather than three. There are several small, yellowish crystals scattered across its body and iron sand attracted by magnetism. This black sand creates crystal-like formations above its eyes, across the tops of the upper pair of arms, and on the sides of its face. Alolan Graveler feeds on dravite, which creates the yellow crystals on its body and grant it electrical abilities. It often fights with others over food, and when two smash together it creates a flash of light and a booming sound.
A Graveler appeared in Spring Fever, under the ownership of Rory. He would use it to dig for hot springs whenever his three Swinub detect possible hot spring locations.
Multiple Graveler appeared in Hooked on Onix alongside Geodude and Golem. All of them were the loyal subjects of King Onix.
Graveler, Alola Form. The Rock Pokémon. A Rock and Electric type. The evolved form of Geodude. Graveler like to eat rocks and are known to get into fights.
In Can You Diglett?, a Graveler appeared as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explained to Red that Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.
Graveler grows by feeding on rocks. Apparently, it prefers to eat rocks that are covered in moss. This Pokémon eats it way through a ton of rocks on a daily basis.
Rocks are Graveler's favorite food. This Pokémon will climb a mountain from the base to the summit, crunchingly feasting on rocks all the while. Upon reaching the peak, it rolls back down to the bottom.
They descend from mountains by tumbling down steep slopes. They are so brutal, they smash aside obstructing trees and massive boulders with thunderous tackles.
Graveler grows by feeding on rocks. Apparently, it prefers to eat rocks that are covered in moss. This Pokémon eats its way through a ton of rocks on a daily basis.
Rocks are Graveler's favorite food. This Pokémon will climb a mountain from the base to the summit, crunchingly feasting on rocks all the while. Upon reaching the peak, it rolls back down to the bottom.
Alolan Graveler, along with its Alolan evolutionary relatives, were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.
Graveler's Crystal sprite is different from that of Gold and Silver, making it one of few Pokémon to have three distinctly different sprites in Generation II.
Mato's rendition of the Pokémon also depicts Yellow's Graveler with four limbs, possibly for this reason. All other Graveler that have since appeared in Pokémon Adventures have shown the right amount.
Graveler is the only Pokémon unavailable for use in the Pika Cup who can evolve, despite that Golem is available.
Origin
Graveler appears to be based on a boulder. Its four arms may be based on Hindu gods such as Shiva or Vishnu.
Alolan Graveler seems to have dark structures made of piezoelectric crystals or magnetite, a subset of iron ore known for its black crystalline appearance and magnetic properties. The golden gems may be also inspired by piezoelectric materials, or by amber and its electrostatic characteristics.
Name origin
Graveler is possibly derived from gravel. It could also be a corruption of groveler, someone who bows at the feet of a superior.
Golone may be a combination of golem and stone. Additionally, ゴロゴローン gorogorōn is the sound of rolling, a pastime of Graveler.
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
ゴローン Golone
From golem and stone, and possibly ゴロゴローン gorogorōn
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For other sprites and images, please see Graveler images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
