Grapploct (#0853) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk118110–187216–368

Def9085–156166–306

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe4242–10380–201

Total480Higher than 59% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 42). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+103Max94No SP62Min55Scarf154Tailwind206

At max Speed, Grapploct outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Limber
Prevents paralysis.
TechnicianHidden ability
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#80 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (44.8%) · Technician (98.7%) · Brave (51%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (49.8%)

Moves Storm Throw, Detect, Mach Punch, Payback

Singles

#126 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Black Belt (44.4%) · Technician (98.4%) · Adamant (84.6%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (30.2%)

Moves Storm Throw, Mach Punch, Ice Punch, Sucker Punch

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

1.8% of teams · rank #58 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Black Belt
Ability: Technician
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD

Mach Punch
Storm Throw
Sucker Punch
Brutal Swing

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.06%
Rated 1500+2.1%
Rated 1630+1.8%
Rated 1760+1.71%

Usage by month

Apr 20261.8%

Moves

Mach Punch97.6%
Storm Throw97.1%
Sucker Punch53%
Brutal Swing51.6%
Ice Punch29%
Bulk Up27.7%
Payback23.1%
Circle Throw7.9%
Drain Punch3.5%
Octolock2.5%

Items

Black Belt45.3%
Life Orb40.1%
Leftovers6.6%
Sitrus Berry2.7%
Expert Belt1.7%
Lum Berry1.2%

Abilities

99.5%
0.5%

EV spreads

Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD37.3%
Adamant 8 HP / 32 Atk / 26 Spe29%
Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.6%
Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe5.2%
Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def2.5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0852ClobbopusFighting
1. Level up knowing Taunt#0853GrapploctFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoOctolockPrevents the target from switching out. At the end of each turn, the targets Defense and Special Defense are lowered by 1 stage.FightingStatus—100%15

1BindPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

1FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1OctazookaHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec6585%10

1OctolockPrevents the target from switching out. At the end of each turn, the targets Defense and Special Defense are lowered by 1 stage.FightingStatus—100%15

1Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

15DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

20Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

25Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

30SubmissionUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.FightingPhys8080%20

35TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

40ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

45SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

50Topsy-TurvyInverts the target’s stat modifiers.DarkStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 39

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM04Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM45DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM55BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM63Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR03Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR16WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR45Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TR53Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TR98LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

Tutor 2

TutorCoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TutorSkitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Jujitsu Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#352Isle of Armor#130Hyperspace#067

Searching for an opponent to test its skills against, it emerges onto land. Once the battle is over, it returns to the sea.
Shield
A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: オトスパス
Japanese (romaji): Otosupus
Korean: 케오퍼스
Chinese (Traditional): 八爪武師
Chinese (Simplified): 八爪武师
French: Krakos
German: Kaocto
Spanish: Grapploct
Italian: Grapploct

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 168
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60

Shield 6 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 50
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60

Sword 6 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 50
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60