Graveler (Pokémon)

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Graveler ゴローン Golone #075
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Rock Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Rock Pokémon
Abilities Rock Head or Sturdy Sturdy Blue-Striped ----- Sand Veil Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #075 Johto #035 Hoenn #058 Sinnoh #032 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-065 Almia R-042 Oblivia R-048 N-068
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 231.5 lbs. Imperial 105.0 kg Metric 231.5 lbs./105.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Mineral group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 134 Battle Exp.: 1341*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Graveler (Japanese: ゴローン Golone) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves from Geodude starting at level 25, and evolves into Golem when traded.

Biology

Physiology

It appears that Graveler is a living boulder. Its skin becomes tougher when it evolves. It also has four arms, but mainly uses the longer two to lift things, using the shorter two as a defense against attackers.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

They often roll down mountain paths at high speeds, crushing objects in the way. Despite growing legs, it can revert to a form similar in nature to Geodude, granting it the ability to float and lose two of its arms. If it breaks or shatters, it has the ability to restore itself overtime.

Behavior

Graveler are notable for their habit of tumbling down mountains, heedless of any obstacles as they simply roll over them. Their preferred locomotion is rolling specifically because it is a slow walker. With a free and uncaring nature, it does not mind if pieces of its body break off as it rolls. If Graveler gains too much speed, it stops by running into huge rocks. Graveler climbs a mountain from base to summit, crunchingly feasting on rocks all the while. Upon reaching the peak, Graveler rolls down to the bottom.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Graveler can be often found on mountain trails or in caves. They are very common, appearing in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

A Graveler's diet mainly consists of rocks. They especially like rocks covered in moss.

In the anime

File:EP188 Graveler.png

Graveler in the anime

Major appearances

Graveler first appeared in The School of Hard Knocks. Giselle used it against Misty's Starmie to prove that Misty's victory despite a type advantage against her favor was not a fluke.

In Spring Fever, Rory had a Graveler that he used to dig for hot springs.

In Hooked on Onix, Graveler, its pre-evolution, and evolution were the loyal subjects of King Onix.

Minor appearances

Graveler made an appearance in The Ultimate Test as one of the Pokémon used in a Pokémon League entrance exam.

Graveler and Sandslash are seen helping a Surfing Rhydon in Right on, Rhydon.

A group of Graveler appeared in A Maze-ing Race!.

A Graveler was amongst the group of Pokémon used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two.

A Graveler appeared in Camping It Up!.

Graveler and several Geodude appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Graveler debuts in Onix is On! of the Red, Green & Blue arc as a Pewter Gym Trainer's main Pokémon. It is quickly defeated by Red and Poli with a Water Gun and Ice Beam combo. Another one is seen next to Brock, suggesting that he is its owner.

Brock gives Yellow a Graveler in Volume 4 that eventually evolves into Golem in Volume 7.

In the TCG

Main article: Graveler (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Two Graveler are members of Team Rumblerock.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction. Blue Yellow Often seen rolling down mountain trails. Obstacles are just things to roll straight over, not avoid. Stadium Rolls on steep mountainous trails. It plows through grass, trees and anything else that gets in its way.
Generation II Gold With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn't mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains. Silver A slow walker, it rolls to move. It pays no attention to any object that happens to be in its path. Crystal It travels by rolling on mountain paths. If it gains too much speed, it stops by running into huge rocks. Stadium 2 With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn't mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald They descend from mountains by tumbling down steep slopes. They are so brutal, they smash aside obstructing trees and massive boulders with thunderous tackles. FireRed Be careful while hiking on mountain trails. Graveler may come rolling down the path without slowing. LeafGreen Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
Generation IV Diamond Graveler make their homes on sheer cliff faces by gouging out numerous horizontal holes. Pearl It tumbles down slopes, heedless of any body parts chipping off. It eats a ton of rocks daily. Platinum It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty. HeartGold With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn't mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains. SoulSilver A slow walker, it rolls to move. It pays no attention to any object that happens to be in its path.
Generation V Black やまみちを　ころがって　いどう。いきおいが　ついてくると　どんな　ポケモンでも　とめるのは　たいへん。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Victory Road Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Uncommon Victory Road, Cerulean Cave
Generation II Gold Silver Common Route 45, Victory Road, Silver Cave Crystal Common Route 45, Victory Road, Silver Cave
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Victory Road Emerald Common Magma Hideout and Victory Road FireRed LeafGreen Rare Cerulean Cave Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 211, 214, 216, and 227, Valor Lakefront, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Victory Road, Stark Mountain Platinum Common Routes 211, 214, 216, 225, 226, and 227, Valor Lakefront, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Victory Road, Stark Mountain HeartGold SoulSilver Common Route 45, Victory Road Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Uncommon Training Cavern Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Geodude
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Geodude
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 8 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Magma Cavern (5F-10F) Buried Relic (74F-76F) Wish Cave (72F-75F) Southern Cavern (25F-36F) Joyous Tower (68F-73F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crystal Cave (B1-B6)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Marine Cave Peril Cliffs Volcano Cave
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Mt. Latolato Fire Temple Odd Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Everstone (8%)
Crystal
Ruby	Sapphire	Everstone (5%)
Emerald
FireRed	LeafGreen	Hard Stone (5%)
Diamond	Pearl	Everstone (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 390	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 45.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 12/14 ★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 00Start Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— ——% 20 044 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 088 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— ——% 20 1111 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15 1515 Magnitude Ground Physical 0000— 100100% 30 1818 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 2222 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10 2727 Knock Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 3131 Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 3636 Smooth Over Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 4242 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— ——% 20 4747 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5353 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5 5858 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 6464 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Graveler Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Graveler Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Knock Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Devastate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM78	Smooth Over	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Graveler Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Graveler Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Body Purge	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Endure*	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Focus Punch*	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90%	10
	Mega Punch*	Normal	Physical	80	85%	20
	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Graveler in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Graveler in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Graveler Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Graveler Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Graveler can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Graveler cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Graveler Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Graveler Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 075.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Mt. Deepgreen Phrases 51%-100% HP Get in my way and I'll just crush you under me! 26%-50% HP Watch it. My HP's half gone. 1%-25% HP I'm exhausted... I'm almost out of power for even rolling... Level up That's right! Let me level up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up That's right! Let me level up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Rock ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Loops: 11 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 66 Browser entry   Graveler sometimes hides as a boulder. It can break things by hurling rocks.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: ( Rock ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry   It hurls rock and stones to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Rock  ( Rock ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It triggers rockfalls to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Geodude  Rock  Ground

Level 25 →

First Evolution Graveler  Rock  Ground

Trade →

Second Evolution Golem  Rock  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Graveler images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Graveler is one of the four Pokémon having a total of four arms, the others being Machamp, Ledian, and Desukaan.
  • Among them, Graveler is the only one of there Pokémon that isn't in the final stage of its evolutionary line.
  • Also, when Graveler evolves into Golem, it loses a pair of arms.
• Graveler's Crystal still sprite is different from that of Gold and Silver, making it one of few Pokémon to have three distinctly different sprites in Generation II.
• Graveler's Red and Blue Versions sprite shows an incorrect number of limbs; only four are visible. This was corrected in Pokémon Yellow, however, as were many other incorrect sprites such as Koffing's.
  • 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.

Origin

Graveler doesn't share much in common with anything but boulders. Its four arms may be based on Hindu gods such as Shiva or Vishnu.

Name origin

Graveler's name is possibly derived from gravel. It could also be a corruption of groveler, someone who bows at the feet of a superior. Its Japanese name 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

• German: Georok - A corrupted combination of geo and rock.
• French: Gravalanch - A corrupted combination of gravel and avalanche.
• Korean: 데구리 Deguri
• Chinese (Taiwan): 隆隆石 Lóng Lóng Shí - Literally "Rumbling Rock".
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 滾動石 - Literally "rolling stone/rock/boulder".

Notes

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