Pokemon Guide
Grapploct is a Fighting-type Pokemon known for its grappling style, high Attack stat, useful physical coverage and evolution from Clobbopus. This guide covers Grapploct’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Grapploct guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Grapploct is the evolved form of Clobbopus. It is a Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8 and is known for its tentacle-based grappling, strong physical attacks and martial arts-inspired design.
Competitive Overview
Grapploct can be a useful physical attacker in some formats because of its solid Attack stat, Fighting-type pressure and access to moves such as Close Combat, Drain Punch, Bulk Up and Octolock.
Grapploct’s main strengths are its physical damage and disruptive options, but it can struggle with Speed and needs careful support to avoid being overwhelmed by faster Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type Pokemon.
Here are the key facts to know about Grapploct, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Grapploct
National Dex
#0853
Type
Fighting
Species
Jujitsu Pokemon
Height
5’03” / 1.6 m
160 cm
Weight
86.0 lbs / 39.0 kg
39.0 kg
Abilities
Limber, Technician
Grapploct has a strong Attack stat and respectable defenses, but its Speed is low. It is best used when it can pressure opponents with Fighting-type attacks, coverage moves or disruptive utility.
Grapploct uses Fighting-type attacks, physical coverage and utility moves to pressure opponents. These are some of Grapploct’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Fighting-type attack that gives Grapploct major immediate damage.
A reliable Fighting-type move that deals damage while restoring HP.
A signature trapping move that prevents the target from escaping and lowers its defenses over time.
Boosts Grapploct’s Attack and Defense, helping it become harder to remove.
Useful coverage that can remove an opposing Pokemon’s held item.
Strong Water-type coverage that fits Grapploct’s aquatic design and physical attacking role.
Coverage against Flying, Grass, Ground and Dragon-type Pokemon.
A solid physical attack that can also spread paralysis when available.
Grapploct can learn a physical move pool across different Pokemon games, including Fighting, Water, Dark, Ice, Ground and Normal moves. Use the section below to view Grapploct’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Grapploct is a Fighting-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Rock, Bug and Dark-type moves, but it is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type attacks.
Type
Fighting
Weaknesses
Flying, Psychic and Fairy
Resistances
Rock, Bug and Dark
Immunity
None
Grapploct’s abilities support its role depending on the game and format.
Prevents Grapploct from becoming paralyzed. This can help it stay active against status-heavy opponents and keep attacking without losing turns.
Powers up Grapploct’s weaker moves. This can make lower base power attacks more useful depending on the game, moveset and format.
Grapploct evolves from Clobbopus when Clobbopus levels up while knowing Taunt. The full Grapploct evolution line is Clobbopus and Grapploct.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Clobbopus when leveled up while knowing Taunt
Grapploct’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games where it appears, Grapploct is obtained by evolving Clobbopus after it knows Taunt.
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Grapploct had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Clobbopus when it levels up while knowing Taunt. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Clobbopus when it levels up while knowing Taunt. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Grapploct |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Grapploct. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Grapploct is a Fighting-type Pokemon.
Grapploct is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
Grapploct evolves from Clobbopus when Clobbopus levels up while knowing Taunt.
Grapploct’s abilities are Limber, Technician.
Grapploct’s best moves often include Close Combat, Drain Punch, Octolock, Bulk Up, Knock Off, Liquidation, Ice Punch and Body Slam.
Grapploct can be useful depending on the game and format, especially when its typing, abilities and best moves fit the team.
The most common way to get Grapploct is to evolve Clobbopus after it levels up while knowing Taunt.
No, Grapploct does not have a major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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