TL;DR. Grapploct is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 480. A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.
A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.
Stat spread.
Total of 480. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Grapploct in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Grapploct reaches 2,664 CP at level 40 and 3,048 CP as a best buddy.
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Grapploct in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Grapploct across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #772 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Grapploct.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Grapploct, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Grapploct?
Grapploct is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Grapploct weak to?
Grapploct takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Grapploct resistant to?
Grapploct resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
How does Grapploct evolve?
Grapploct evolves from Clobbopus (Know Taunt move, level up). Grapploct is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Grapploct from?
Grapploct was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0853.
What are Grapploct's base stats?
Grapploct has HP 80, Attack 118, Defense 90, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 80, and Speed 42. Total base stat total: 480.
What are Grapploct's abilities?
Grapploct can have the ability Limber, plus the Hidden Ability Technician.
Is Grapploct legendary or mythical?
No. Grapploct is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Grapploct's best stat?
Grapploct's highest base stat is Attack at 118, which ranks 31st of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Grapploct good?
Grapploct has a base stat total of 480, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Grapploct as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Grapploct is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Grapploct vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Grapploct | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 78 | +2 |
| Attack | 118 | 104 | +14 |
| Defense | 90 | 76 | +14 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 64 | +6 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Speed | 42 | 75 | -33 |
| Total | 480 | 467 | +13 |
Grapploct appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Grapploct is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Grapploct.
Every main-series game Grapploct is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Fighting-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 9, Lake of Outrage, West Lake Axewell (Wanderer)
- RaidNorth Lake Miloch, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- WildLoop Lagoon (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Grapploct appears in 6 episodes.
From JN034 (2020-08-23) through JN086 (2021-11-05).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Grapploct partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Grapploct partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Grapploct in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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