Grapploct

Grapploct is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.

Evolution of Clobbopus.

Pokédex data

National № 0853
Type Fighting
Species Tantrum Pokémon
Height 1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight 39.0 kg (86.0 lbs)
Abilities 1. Limber
Technician (hidden ability)
Local № 0352 (Sword/Shield)
0130 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 168
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like, Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 80
270 364
Attack 118
216 368
Defense 90
166 306
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 42
80 201
Total 480 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 Grapploct.

Evolution chart

(after Taunt learned)

Pokédex entries

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

Moves learned by Grapploct

Moves learnt by level up

Grapploct learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 85
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1OctazookaWaterSpecial 65 85
1OctolockFightingStatus 100
1Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
15DetectFightingStatus
20Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
25Bulk UpFightingStatus
30SubmissionFightingPhysical 80 80
35TauntDarkStatus 100
40ReversalFightingPhysical 100
45SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
50Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Grapploct learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
OctolockFightingStatus 100

Egg moves

Grapploct learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Grapploct gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Circle ThrowFightingPhysical 60 90
Pain SplitNormalStatus
Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical 40 100
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100
SoakWaterStatus 100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100

Move Tutor moves

Grapploct can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CoachingFightingStatus
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

Grapploct is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Grapploct is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Grapploct sprites

Type Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Grapploct sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny

Where to find Grapploct

Sword
Shield
Evolve Clobbopus
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Grapploct
Japanese オトスパス (Otosupasu)
German Kaocto
French Krakos
Italian Grapploct
Spanish Grapploct
Korean 케오퍼스 (keopeoseu)
Chinese (Simplified) 八爪武师
Chinese (Traditional) 八爪武師

 

English Tantrum Pokémon
Japanese じゅうじゅつポケモン
German Jiu-Jitsu-Pokémon
French Pokémon Jujitsu
Italian Pokémon Jujitsu
Spanish Pokémon Jiu-Jitsu
Korean 유술포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 柔术宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 柔術寶可夢

Name origin

grapple
fight without weapons
octopus
marine creature with eight tentacles