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No. 0981 · Generation IX · Paldea

Farigiraf

The Long Neck Pokémon
Normal Psychic
Weak to Bug Dark
All matchups
Farigiraf
Sprite

TL;DR. Farigiraf is a normal/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 520. Now that the brain waves from the head and tail are synced up, the psychic power of this Pokémon is 10 times stronger than Girafarig’s.

Normal Psychic

Now that the brain waves from the head and tail are synced up, the psychic power of this Pokémon is 10 times stronger than Girafarig’s.

Height3.2 m
Weight160.0 kg
AbilitiesCud Chew, Armor Tail
HiddenSap Sipper
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 520. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 120
Attack 90
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 110
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 60
Total520
520 base stat total, the 214th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Normal-types.
120 base HP, Farigiraf's strongest stat, ranking 12th of 227 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Farigiraf 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, Farigiraf reaches 2,850 CP at level 40 and 3,261 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack209
GO Defense136
GO Stamina260
Max CP (L40)2,850
Max CP (L50)3,223
Best buddy (L51)3,261
Raid catch CP 1,551–1,629 (L20). Weather boosted 1,939–2,036 (L25).

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Competitive

Farigiraf in competitive play.

Farigiraf is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles.

PU
Offensive Trick Room
Trick Room / Nasty Plot / Psyshock / Hyper Voice
  • ItemLeftovers
  • AbilityArmor Tail
  • NatureQuiet
  • EVs252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
  • TeraFairy, Electric
Doubles OU
TR Attacker
Trick Room / Psychic / Tera Blast / Protect
  • ItemSafety Goggles
  • AbilityArmor Tail
  • NatureQuiet
  • EVs88 HP / 84 Def / 252 SpA / 84 SpD
  • TeraFairy
VGC 2025
Electric Seed
Foul Play / Psychic / Trick Room / Helping Hand
  • ItemElectric Seed
  • AbilityArmor Tail
  • NatureBold
  • EVs236 HP / 164 Def / 108 SpD
  • TeraWater, Dark

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Farigiraf.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Farigiraf, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Farigiraf?

Farigiraf is a Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Farigiraf weak to?

Farigiraf takes 2× damage from Bug, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Farigiraf resistant to?

Farigiraf is immune to Ghost. It also resists Psychic.

How does Farigiraf evolve?

Farigiraf evolves from Girafarig (Know Twin Beam move, level up). Farigiraf is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Farigiraf from?

Farigiraf was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0981.

What are Farigiraf's base stats?

Farigiraf has HP 120, Attack 90, Defense 70, Special Attack 110, Special Defense 70, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 520.

What are Farigiraf's abilities?

Farigiraf can have the abilities Cud Chew, Armor Tail, plus the Hidden Ability Sap Sipper.

Is Farigiraf legendary or mythical?

No. Farigiraf is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Farigiraf's best stat?

Farigiraf's highest base stat is HP at 120, which ranks 12th of 227 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Farigiraf good?

Farigiraf has a base stat total of 520, the 214th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Normal-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

Does Farigiraf's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. Cud Chew does not change its matchups. Armor Tail does not change its matchups. With Sap Sipper, Grass moves raise its Attack instead of doing damage.

See the full Q&A page for Farigiraf →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Farigiraf as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Farigiraf 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Farigiraf is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability

Cud Chew: does not change its type matchups.

Armor Tail: does not change its type matchups.

Sap Sipper: Grass moves raise its Attack instead of doing damage.

2× Weak to
Bug Dark
½× Resists
Psychic
0× Immune to
Ghost
2× Weak to
Bug Dark
½× Resists
Psychic
0× Immune to
Grass Ghost
Comparison

Farigiraf vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 227 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat Farigiraf Normal avg Difference
HP 120 75 +45
Attack 90 71 +19
Defense 70 66 +4
Special Attack 110 71 +39
Special Defense 70 72 -2
Speed 60 70 -10
Total 520 425 +95
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Game appearances

Farigiraf appears in 6 games.

Every mainline release where Farigiraf is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Farigiraf.

Every main-series game Farigiraf is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildArea Zero
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (4★, 6★)
    • WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime

Farigiraf appears in 1 episode.

In HZ056 (2024-06-28).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Farigiraf partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Farigiraf partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

Farigiraf in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Farigiraf TCG Pocket card from Paradox Drive
Farigiraf
◆ Common