Type matchups
Damage Grapploct takes from each attacking type.
As a Fighting type, Grapploct has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 30 other Pokémon share the Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 118
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 42
- Total
- 480
Grapploct has a base stat total of 480, higher than 53% of Pokémon. With Attack (118) well above Sp. Atk (70), it works best as a physical attacker. At 42 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 80 HP, 90 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Grapploct can have the abilities Limber and Technician.
How to beat Grapploct
Grapploct takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Lunala hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Grapploct's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Grapploct's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Grapploct's Fighting moves.
Evolution
Grapploct is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Clobbopus → Grapploct), evolving from Clobbopus.
Best counters to Grapploct
Other Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Grapploct weak to?
As a Fighting type, Grapploct takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Grapploct resistant to?
Grapploct resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Grapploct?
Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Grapploct with super-effective attacks.