Girafarig
Girafarig is a Normal/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0203 |
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| Type | Normal Psychic |
| Species | Long Neck Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 41.5 kg (91.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Inner Focus 2. Early Bird Sap Sipper (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0147 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0164 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0121 (Diamond/Pearl) 0121 (Platinum) 0149 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0171 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0121 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0192 (Scarlet/Violet) 0025 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
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| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 159 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
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| Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Atk | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Total | 455 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Girafarig.
Evolution chart
Girafarig changes
- In Generations 2-4, Girafarig has a base experience yield of 149.
- In Generations 2-7, Girafarig has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite. |
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| Silver | Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. |
| Crystal | When it is in danger, its tail uses some sort of mysterious powers to drive away the enemy. |
| Ruby | GIRAFARIG’s rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this POKéMON from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite. |
| Sapphire | GIRAFARIG’s rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn’t need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day. |
| FireRed | Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. |
| LeafGreen | Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite. |
| Emerald | A GIRAFARIG is an herbivore--it eats grass and tree shoots. While it is eating, its tail makes chewing and swallowing motions as if it were also eating. |
| Diamond | Its tail also has a small brain. It bites to repel any foe trying to sneak up on it from behind. |
| Pearl | While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn’t need to sleep. |
| Platinum | The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward. |
| HeartGold | Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent by biting. |
| SoulSilver | Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward. |
| X | While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn’t need to sleep. |
| Y | Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent by biting. |
| Omega Ruby | Girafarig’s rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Girafarig’s rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn’t need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day. |
| Brilliant Diamond | Its tail has a separate small brain. The tail bites to repel any foe trying to sneak up on the Pokémon from behind. |
| Shining Pearl | While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn’t need to sleep. |
| Scarlet | Though very small, the brain in its tail is still considered an important organ because it emits powerful psychic energy. |
| Violet | Girafarig’s tail has a small head. It instinctively bites at any foe that approaches the Pokémon from behind. |
Moves learned by Girafarig
Moves learnt by level up
Girafarig does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Girafarig does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Girafarig cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Girafarig learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 10 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 14 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 19 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 23 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 28 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
| 32 | Twin Beam | Psychic | 40 | 100 | |
| 37 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 41 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 46 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 50 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Girafarig learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Girafarig gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
| Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| Wish | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Girafarig is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Girafarig sprites
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Where to find Girafarig
| Gold Silver |
Route 43 |
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| Crystal | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Safari Zone |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Safari Zone |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 214, Valor Lakefront |
| Platinum | Route 221, Valor Lakefront |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 43, 48 |
| Black White |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Safari Zone, Mirage Spots |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 214, Valor Lakefront, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
West Province (Area Two), The Great Crater of Paldea |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Girafarig |
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| Japanese | キリンリキ (Kirinriki) |
| German | Girafarig |
| French | Girafarig |
| Italian | Girafarig |
| Spanish | Girafarig |
| Korean | 키링키 (kiringki) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 麒麟奇 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 麒麟奇 |
| English |
Long Neck Pokémon |
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| Japanese | くびながポケモン |
| German | Langhals-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Long-Cou |
| Italian | Pokémon Lungocollo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Gran Cuello |
| Korean | 긴목포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 长颈宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 長頸寶可夢 |
Name origin
- giraffe
- long-necked African mammal
- [palindrome]
- Girafarig reads the same backwards as forwards, reflecting its symmetric design

