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Grapploct - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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Grapploct - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

This is a page on the Pokemon Grapploct, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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ClobbopusClobbopus GrapploctGrapploct PincurchinPincurchin

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Grapploct - Type and Abilities

Grapploct - Type

Grapploct
Jujitsu Pokémon
Pokemon - Grapploct
Type 1 Type 2
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Grapploct Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
-

Grapploct Pokédex Entries

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

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Grapploct Abilities

Name Description
Limber The Pokemon is protected from paralysis.

Grapploct Hidden Ability

Name Description
Technician Powers up the Pokemon's weaker moves.

How to Get Hidden Abilities

Max Raids The main method of obtaining hidden abilities is through Max Raids. In higher tier raids, Pokemon will have a higher chance of having hidden abilities.
Trading You can trade with other players for Pokemon with hidden abilities. Visit our trading board to post requests!
Ability Patch The Ability Patch is an item introduce in the Crown Tundra DLC that replaces a Pokemon's ability with another ability. This can be purchased at the Max Lair from the Dynite Ore vendor for 200 Dynite Ore
Breeding Parent Pokemon with hidden abilities have a chance of passing down their hidden ability when paired with another Pokemon or a Ditto.

How to Get Hidden Abilities

Grapploct Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Water 1 Egg GroupWater 1 Pokemon - Human-Like Egg GroupHuman-Like

Egg Groups Determine Compatibility

Pokemon can be classified into egg groups which determine who they can be partnered with for breeding. Pokemon of the same egg group can breed, producing the base evolution of the female parent.

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Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Atk+2

EVs Boost Your Pokemon's Stats

Effort Values or EVs are hidden stats that Pokemon obtain upon defeating certain Pokemon. Each Pokemon yield different EVs for each stat, making it ideal to frequently fight one Pokemon to gain an advantage.

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Base Stats of Grapploct

HP
80
Atk
118
Def
90
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
80
Speed
42
Total Base Stats
480

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Evolution Chart of Grapploct

Evolution Line
Clobbopus ImageClobbopus Lvl + Taunt
→		 Grapploct ImageGrapploct

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Locations Where Grapploct Appears

Where to find Grapploct

Random Encounter

There are no maps where this Pokemon appears.

Visible Encounter

Map Weather
Route 9 Circhester Bay
Lake of Outrage All Weather
West Lake Axewell
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Cloudy Clear
Loop Lagoon
Sunny Fog Sandstorm Cloudy Clear

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Dusty Bowl Den (I) Yes
North Lake Miloch Den (D) Yes
North Lake Miloch Den (C) Yes
Honeycalm Sea Rare Den C Yes
Honeycalm Sea Den C Yes
Challenge Road Rare Den D Yes
Challenge Road Den D Yes
Challenge Beach Rare Den H Yes
Challenge Beach Den H Yes
Fields of Honor Rare Den B Yes
Fields of Honor Den B Yes

See our detailed maps for info on all Pokemon locations and Raid Battles around the Crown Tundra!
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Catch Grapploct in Dynamax Adventures!

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Grapploct is one of the Pokemon you can find and catch during your Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra DLC. Catching Pokemon in the Max Lair has a 100% chance of success, no matter what Pokeball you use, and even for Legendary Pokemon!

You can see a Pokemon's type before you decide which path to take, so rally your friends and get hunting!

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Learnset of Grapploct

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Bind Pokemon Normal Image 15 85 20
Base Feint Pokemon Normal Image 30 100 10
Base Leer Pokemon Normal Image - 100 30
Base Octolock Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 15
Base Octazooka Pokemon Water Image 65 85 10
Base Rock Smash Pokemon Fighting Image 40 100 15
15 Detect Pokemon Fighting Image - - 5
20 Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Image 75 100 15
25 Bulk Up Pokemon Fighting Image - - 20
30 Submission Pokemon Fighting Image 80 80 25
35 Taunt Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
40 Reversal Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 15
45 Superpower Pokemon Fighting Image 120 100 5
50 Topsy-Turvy Pokemon Dark Image - - 20

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM00 Mega Punch Pokemon Normal Image 80 85 20
TM04 Ice Punch Pokemon Ice Image 75 100 15
TM08 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM09 Giga Impact Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM15 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM26 Scary Face Pokemon Normal Image - 100 10
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM36 Whirlpool Pokemon Water Image 35 85 15
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM42 Revenge Pokemon Fighting Image 60 100 10
TM43 Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Image 75 100 15
TM45 Dive Pokemon Water Image 80 100 10
TM53 Mud Shot Pokemon Ground Image 55 95 15
TM55 Brine Pokemon Water Image 65 100 10
TM57 Payback Pokemon Dark Image 50 100 10
TM63 Drain Punch Pokemon Fighting Image 75 100 10
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM79 Retaliate Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 5
TM97 Brutal Swing Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 20
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Pokemon Ground Image 75 100 10

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR01 Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image 85 100 15
TR03 Hydro Pump Pokemon Water Image 110 80 5
TR04 Surf Pokemon Water Image 90 100 15
TR16 Waterfall Pokemon Water Image 80 100 15
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR21 Reversal Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 15
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR37 Taunt Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
TR39 Superpower Pokemon Fighting Image 120 100 5
TR45 Muddy Water Pokemon Water Image 90 85 10
TR48 Bulk Up Pokemon Fighting Image - - 20
TR53 Close Combat Pokemon Fighting Image 120 100 5
TR64 Focus Blast Pokemon Fighting Image 120 70 5
TR85 Work Up Pokemon Normal Image - - 30
TR98 Liquidation Pokemon Water Image 85 100 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Coaching Pokemon Fighting Image - - 10
Skitter Smack Pokemon Bug Image 70 90 10

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Pain Split Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
Power-Up Punch Pokemon Fighting Image 40 100 20
Seismic Toss Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 20
Circle Throw Pokemon Fighting Image 60 90 10
Sucker Punch Pokemon Dark Image 70 100 5
Soak Pokemon Water Image - 100 20

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