graveler-alola #10110
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graveler-alola
Generation I · #10110 — Rock Pokémon
Alolan Graveler is the regional form of the classic Rock-type Graveler, adapted to the volcanic and electrically-charged environment of the Alola region. Introduced in Generation VII, this Rock/Electric-type variant represents a fascinating example of how Pokémon species evolve differently across distinct geographical regions. Standing at 1.0 meter tall and weighing 110.0 kilograms, Alolan Graveler maintains the same overall dimensions as its Kanto counterpart while incorporating distinctive electrical properties into its rocky composition. The transformation from standard Graveler to Alolan Graveler reflects the influence of Alola's unique electrical fields and mineral composition, resulting in a Pokémon that has become a notable fixture in the region's competitive battling scene and ecosystem.
Base Stats
Height
1.0m
Weight
110.0kg
Category
Rock Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
humanoid
Habitat
mountain
Abilities
Prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
This Pokémon's Normal moves are Electric and have their power increased to 1.2×.
Graveler-alola Biology & Physical Characteristics
Alolan Graveler shares the fundamental bipedal, boulder-like body structure of its base form, with a round physique covered in small rocky protrusions and a distinctive crest above its small eyes and mouth. The most striking biological difference is the presence of electromagnetic properties woven throughout its rocky body, which gives it a slightly different coloration and causes it to emit electrical energy. This Pokémon retains four arms with three-fingered hands, but these appendages have been modified to channel electrical current, making them capable of manipulating electromagnetic fields. The integration of electrical properties into its mineral composition is what fundamentally distinguishes Alolan Graveler from its Kanto relative, allowing it to generate and control electrical energy in ways the standard Rock/Ground-type cannot. Its increased weight of 110.0 kilograms compared to Graveler's 105.0 kilograms is attributed to the denser electrical minerals concentrated within its body.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Graveler-alola Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Alolan Graveler maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing for natural breeding in either configuration. This Pokémon belongs to the Mineral egg group, which includes various rock and metal-based Pokémon species that share similar reproductive biological characteristics. The Mineral egg group classification indicates that Alolan Graveler can only breed with other members of this group, limiting its breeding partners to species such as Geodude, Golem, Onix, Steelix, and various other mineral-based Pokémon. Breeding Alolan Graveler requires 15 egg cycles to hatch, equating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps in-game, which is a moderate hatching time reflecting its medium-slow growth rate. The base happiness of Alolan Graveler is set at 70, indicating that it responds reasonably well to trainer care and bonding, though it is not naturally inclined toward extreme emotional attachment compared to other Pokémon species. Trainers seeking to build Alolan Graveler through breeding will find the process straightforward, as the species is readily compatible with numerous other Mineral-type Pokémon.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
sword shield
tm04
gold silver
tm04
crystal
tm05
sword shield
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
+701 more TMs/HMs
graveler-alola's Evolution Chain
Graveler-alola Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Alolan Graveler evolves from Alolan Geodude starting at level 25, continuing the same evolutionary path as its Kanto-based counterpart but within Alola's regional ecosystem. Unlike the standard Graveler, which requires a trade or Linking Cord to evolve into Golem, Alolan Graveler evolves into Alolan Golem when traded with another trainer, maintaining the trade-based evolution mechanic of the original line. This evolution represents the culmination of the Alolan form's physical development, where the Pokémon's electrical properties fully mature and enhance its already impressive defensive capabilities. The evolution from Alolan Geodude to Alolan Graveler marks a significant moment in the Pokémon's development, where its rock-based composition becomes infused with stable electrical energy, preparing it for the transformation into Alolan Golem. Notably, Alolan Graveler can be encountered in the Blueberry Academy's Terarium in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, indicating its availability beyond the Alola region in more modern games.
Where to Find
alola route 17
alola
+1 more
alola route 12
alola
blush mountain
alola
Graveler-alola Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Alolan Graveler inhabits the electrically-active volcanic regions of Alola, particularly areas where mineral deposits have been naturally magnetized or where geothermal activity has enhanced electrical conductivity in the surrounding rocks. Like all Graveler, this form maintains its ancestral feeding behavior, consuming rocks as its primary diet, though it shows a marked preference for rocks enriched with electromagnetic properties and electrical minerals. The Pokémon's behavior has adapted to its environment in significant ways; it moves with the same rolling locomotion as its counterpart but can now generate electrical fields that both aid its movement across conductive terrain and serve as a defensive mechanism. Alolan Graveler demonstrates greater territorial behavior than standard Graveler, possibly due to the increased value of electrically-charged rocks in Alola's limited volcanic zones. Trainers who encounter this form often note that it becomes particularly active during thunderstorms and periods of high electrical activity in the atmosphere.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
Often seen rolling down mountain trails. Obstacles are just things to roll straight over, not avoid.
Generation II
With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn't mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.
A slow walker, it rolls to move. It pays no attention to any object that happens to be in its path.
It travels by rol ling on mountain paths. If it gains too much speed, it stops by running into huge rocks.
Generation III
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.
They descend from mountains by tumbling down steep slopes. They are so brutal, they smash aside obstructing trees and massive boulders with thunderous tackles.
Be careful while hiking on mountain trails. GRAVELER may come rolling down the path without slowing.
Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
Generation IV
GRAVELER make their homes on sheer cliff faces by gouging out numerous horizontal holes.
It tumbles down slopes, heedless of any body parts chipping off. It eats a ton of rocks daily.
It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty.
With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn’t mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.
A slow walker, it rolls to move. It pays no attention to any object that happens to be in its path.
Generation V
It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty.
It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty.
Generation VI
With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn’t mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.
Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
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.
Generation VII
Mossy rocks are its favorite food. It can devour a ton a day while crunching loudly.
It climbs up cliffs as it heads toward the peak of a mountain. As soon as it reaches the summit, it rolls back down the way it came.
This slow-footed Pokémon moves by curling up and rolling instead of walking. With enough momentum, its speed can exceed 60 mph.
It travels by rolling down cliffs. If it falls into a river, it will explode with its last gasp.
Often seen rolling down mountain trails. Obstacles are just things to roll straight over, not avoid.
Generation VIII
Dwells in holes dug into sheer walls of stone. It enjoys rolling down slopes as though it were a boulder during a rockfall, so keep an eye upward while traversing mountain roads.
Graveler-alola Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Graveler derives from 'gravel' and 'roller,' perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's primary characteristic of rolling down mountainsides as its primary form of locomotion. The Alolan variant maintains this nomenclature while subtly suggesting its electrical properties through its visual design elements. In Japanese, the species is called 'Golone' (ゴローン), which combines 'go' (ゴ) from 'golem' with 'lone,' emphasizing its solitary, rolling nature. The Alolan form's design incorporates visual cues suggesting electrical properties, such as a slightly different coloration pattern that hints at the electromagnetic minerals coursing through its body. The design philosophy behind Alolan Graveler reflects the real-world concept of how volcanic regions can develop magnetic and electrically-conductive mineral deposits, making the regional adaptation scientifically plausible within the Pokémon world. The integration of electrical elements into a rock-based creature represents an elegant evolutionary adaptation, showing how environmental pressures can fundamentally alter a species' type composition while maintaining its core identity.
Learnable Moves
Graveler-alola can learn 85 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hard press | steel | Physical | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock throw | rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spark | electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| supercell slam | electric | Physical | 100 | 95 | 15 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder shock | electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Graveler-alola Competitive Battle Guide
Alolan Graveler's competitive viability is anchored by its impressive defensive statistics, particularly its 115 base Defense stat, which allows it to function as a reliable physical wall in competitive formats. The base stat distribution totaling 390 points heavily favors defensive capabilities, with a base HP of 55 and special defenses of 45 each, making it most effective when deployed to absorb physical attacks rather than special ones. Its Attack stat of 95 provides respectable offensive pressure, though its low special attack of 45 and critically low speed of 35 limit its offensive potential and prevent it from reliably outspeeding opposing Pokémon. The dual Rock/Electric typing grants Alolan Graveler a unique defensive profile with resistances to Normal, Fire, Flying, Poison, and Steel-type moves, though it inherits the infamous 4x weakness to Water-type attacks that plagues all Rock-type Pokémon. Alolan Graveler's signature advantages come from its ability options: Magnet Pull prevents Steel-type opponents from switching out, creating strategic opportunities for trapping and elimination, while Sturdy provides an additional layer of survival capability by preventing OHKO moves and allowing the Pokémon to survive attacks that would otherwise deal fatal damage from full HP. Its hidden ability Galvanize is particularly notable, as it converts all Normal-type moves into Electric-type moves while increasing their power by 20%, dramatically expanding Graveler's offensive movepool and allowing moves like Earthquake and other typically physical attacks to gain neutral coverage against Water-types.
Commonly Asked Questions About Graveler-alola
What type is Graveler-alola?
Graveler-alola is a rock and electric type Pokemon.
What does Graveler-alola evolve into?
Graveler-alola does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Graveler-alola's weaknesses?
Graveler-alola is weak to fighting, ground, water and grass type moves.
Where can I find Graveler-alola?
Graveler-alola can be found in alola route 17 (alola), alola route 12 (alola) and blush mountain (alola).
Graveler-alola Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Alolan Graveler has become an iconic representation of Alola's unique environmental adaptation mechanics introduced in Generation VII, serving as a memorable example of how established Pokémon species can be reimagined through regional variants. The introduction of Alolan forms was a landmark moment in Pokémon design philosophy, and Alolan Graveler, alongside its evolved form Alolan Golem, became fan-favorites due to their striking visual design and compelling competitive mechanics. The species has appeared prominently in Pokémon Sun and Moon promotional materials and gameplay, helping players understand how the Alola region differs from previous settings through tangible, familiar Pokémon presented in new contexts. Its presence in competitive battling communities has maintained relevance across multiple generations of competitive formats, where players appreciate its defensive capabilities and strategic niche. The Alolan form's electrical properties have also captured the imagination of Pokémon lore enthusiasts, who enjoy theorizing about how environmental factors could cause such dramatic biological transformations. Beyond competitive play, Alolan Graveler has become a symbol of the Alola region itself, frequently appearing in regional Pokédex discussions and regional flavor considerations in fan communities.
Where to Find Graveler-alola in Every Pokémon Game
Alolan Graveler can be encountered in Pokémon Sun and Moon as part of the Alola regional Pokédex, where it can be found rolling through mountainous volcanic terrain and electrically-charged areas throughout the islands. The species appeared in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon with updated availability options, allowing trainers multiple opportunities to capture or breed Alolan Geodude and evolve them into Alolan Graveler. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Alolan Graveler became available in the Blueberry Academy's Terarium, demonstrating its continued presence in the modern Pokémon games and accessibility to contemporary trainers. The Alolan form cannot be obtained in earlier generation games, as regional variants were a Generation VII innovation, making these games the primary sources for acquiring Alolan Graveler legitimately. Transfer mechanics in Pokémon Home now allow trainers to move Alolan Graveler between compatible games, greatly expanding its accessibility across the Nintendo Switch Pokémon ecosystem. For trainers seeking to use Alolan Graveler competitively or in their team, breeding from Alolan Geodude obtained through the aforementioned games remains the most reliable method, as the species breeds consistently within the Mineral egg group and produces offspring identical to the parents' regional form.