Graveler (Japanese: ゴローン Golone) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Geodude starting at level 25 and evolves into Golem when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord.
In Alola, Graveler has a dual-type Rock/Electric regional form. It evolves from Alolan Geodude starting at level 25 and evolves into Alolan Golem when traded. These Graveler can also be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.
(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)
Biology
Graveler is a bipedal, boulder Pokémon. Its round body is covered with small bumps and it has a rocky crest above its small eyes and mouth. It has four arms, each with a three-fingered hand. Its second pair of arms is typically kept tucked against its chest. It was shown in Pokémon Snap that, despite having legs, it can revert to a legless form. This grants it the ability to float.
Graveler's preferred locomotion is rolling, specifically, because it is a slow walker. It often rolls down mountain paths at high speeds exceeding 60 mph, crushing objects in the way and stopping by running into huge rocks should it build up too much speed. However, it will explode if it rolls into a river instead. Graveler is known to be generally free and uncaring, not minding if pieces of itself break off, as it can restore itself over time. Graveler climbs a mountain from base to summit, feasting on rocks all the while. Graveler's favorite rock to eat is moss-covered rocks. It regularly consumes tons of moss-covered rocks and makes loud noises while eating. Upon reaching the peak, it rolls down to the bottom. Graveler live in horizontal holes that they gouge out in sheer cliff faces, and they are capable of withstanding volcanic temperatures. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Graveler is known to rock back and forth while sleeping.[1] It is believed that Graveler is dreaming about rolling down hilly paths.
Forms
Graveler has a regional form: Alolan Graveler.
In the Alola region, Graveler looks similar to its regular counterpart, but with a silvery sheen. It lacks defined digits on its upper limbs and has two toes on each foot rather than three. There are several small, yellowish crystals scattered across its body and iron sand attracted by magnetism. This black sand creates crystal-like formations above its eyes, across the tops of the upper pair of arms, and on the sides of its face.
Alolan Graveler has a very quick-tempered personality. Alolan Graveler feeds on dravite, which creates the yellow crystals on its body and grants it electrical abilities. It often fights with others over food, and when two smash together, it creates a flash of light and a booming sound; for this reason, people refer to it as "the fireworks of the earth". Similar to its Kantonian counterpart, Alolan Graveler rolls down mountain paths; however, instead of flattening obstacles as it rolls, it sends them flying by zapping them with electricity. They can also be found in the Canyon Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.
Alolan Graveler and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon that can have Galvanize as an Ability.
Evolution
Graveler evolves from Geodude and evolves into Golem.
Alolan Graveler has a dual-type Rock/Electric regional form. It evolves from Alolan Geodude and evolves into Alolan Golem.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Alolan Graveler
Game data
NPC appearances
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Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
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Stats
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Alolan Graveler has the same base stats as Kantonian Graveler.
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Evolution data
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Graveler evolves from Geodude starting at level 25 and evolves into Golem when traded. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Graveler can also evolve into Golem when exposed to a Linking Cord.
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In the anime
Main series
Alolan Graveler in the animeMajor appearances
Graveler debuted in The School of Hard Knocks, where Giselle used one against Misty's Starmie to prove that Misty's victory despite a type advantage against her favor was not a fluke.
In Spring Fever, Rory would use a Graveler to dig for hot springs whenever his three Swinub would detect possible hot spring locations.
In Hooked on Onix, multiple Graveler were the loyal subjects of an Onix called King Onix.
In Bucking the Treasure Trend!, multiple Graveler attacked Ash, his friends, and Buck as they searched for Dandelion Island's treasure. One was sent flying by Piplup's Hydro Pump, but the rolling Graveler managed to knock the group off the ledge and into the caverns.
In Sparking Confusion!, multiple Alolan Graveler, along with a group of Alolan Geodude and an Alolan Golem, caused havoc at Wela Volcano Park after their feeding rituals were disrupted by a group of rock hunters.
In Restore and Renew!, James pulled a Graveler from the Rocket Prize Master and used it in an unsuccessful attempt to capture a recently revived Aerodactyl.
In Battling in the Freezing Raid!, Goh caught a Graveler whilst exploring the Seafoam Islands.
Minor appearances
In Princess vs. Princess, a Graveler competed in the Queen of the Princess Festival.
In The Ultimate Test, a Graveler was used in the Pokémon League Admissions Exam.
In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Graveler attended the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
A Graveler appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Graveler appeared in a fantasy in Type Casting.
In Right On, Rhydon!, Pietra uses a Graveler for her digging project.
A Graveler appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Graveler appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
Multiple Graveler appeared in A Maze-ing Race!.
In Tears for Fears!, Ash's Chimchar's nightmare featured a Graveler.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), J's client's henchmen used a Graveler to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana.
A Graveler appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Graveler appeared in Camping It Up!.
A Graveler appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!.
In Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, a Trainer's Graveler participated in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle that Team Rocket had set up.
A Graveler appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Graveler lived at Pokémon Hills. It participated in the battle against the Genesect Army.
A Graveler appeared in Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon.
In I Choose You!, a Graveler fell under the control of Marshadow.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Alolan Graveler competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
In A Little Rocket R & R!, three Trainers' Graveler were captured by the Matori Matrix. They were later freed by Ash and his friends and fought back against the Team Rocket unit.
In Trials of a Budding Master!, Goh's fantasy featured a Graveler.
A Graveler appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Pokédex entries
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A Graveler appeared in The Discovery, briefly cornering Green in Cerulean Cave.
In the manga
Alolan Graveler in Pokémon AdventuresAsh & Pikachu
Similar to her anime counterpart, Pietra owns a Graveler. It appeared in The Grand Rhydon Plan.
A Graveler appears in a flashback in A Pokémon Battle Against An Entire Family?!, under the ownership of the Winstrate family.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Brock used a Graveler to try to impress Professor Oak, but it was never shown to him because of Brock's nervousness paralyzing him.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
Multiple Graveler appeared in PDP12.
Pokémon Adventures
Graveler debuted in Onix is On!, under the ownership of a Trainer at the Pewter Gym Trainer. It was quickly defeated by Red and Poli with a combination of Water Gun and Ice Beam. Another one was seen next to Brock, who later gave him to Yellow in As Gastly as Before. She nicknamed this Graveler Gravvy, and it eventually evolved into Golem in The Might of... Metapod?!.
In Tauros the Tyrant, a Team Rocket Grunt used a Graveler in an attempt to catch Green.
In A Tale of Ninetales, a wild Graveler attacked two of Blue's fan girls.
In Can You Diglett?, a Graveler appeared as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explained to Red that Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.
A Hiker's Graveler appeared in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, going towards the Indigo Plateau.
A Graveler appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Multiple Graveler made cameo appearances in Guile from Mawile and Mashing Makuhita.
In Short Shrift for Shiftry, Roxanne was shown to have a Graveler, which took her to the Gym Leaders' meeting in Hoenn.
The Battle Factory rented a Graveler, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.
Multiple Graveler appeared in Lucky Lucario I.
Three Graveler appeared in Disagreeable Graveler.
A Graveler appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a Hiker.
A Graveler appeared in Pinsir Changes.
A Graveler appeared in a flashback in Charizard Transforms.
Alolan Graveler debuted in Tyrant!! The Fiendish Man!, under the ownership of Samson Oak.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
B-2 has a Graveler which was used at the dock of Iron Island in Serious Training on Iron Island!!.
Multiple Graveler appeared in The Tale of Hareta and Shaymin.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Graveler appeared in The Secret Of The Fighting Type Pokémon.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
Multiple Graveler appeared in GDZ45.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Giovanni sent out a Graveler in an attempt to battle Squirtle in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon. It reappeared in Good-Bye, Pikachu?!.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
A Graveler appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Solana captured with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.
In the TCG
Main article: Graveler (TCG)Other appearances
POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
A Graveler appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.
Trivia
- Graveler's Crystal sprite is different from that of Gold and Silver, making it one of few Pokémon to have three distinctly different sprites in Generation II.
- Graveler's Red and Blue sprite shows an incorrect number of limbs; only four are visible. This was corrected in Pokémon Yellow.
- Mato's rendition of the Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures also depicts Yellow's Graveler with four limbs, possibly for this reason. All other Graveler that have since appeared in Pokémon Adventures have shown the right amount.
- Graveler is the only Pokémon unavailable for use in the Pika Cup who can evolve, despite the fact that Golem is available.
- Graveler is very similar to Boldore. Both are Rock-type Pokémon introduced in an odd-numbered generation with a base stat total of 390, have Sturdy as one of their Abilities, evolve at level 25, and can evolve again by trading.
- Graveler's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line in which all members have a regional form.
- Alolan Graveler and its evolutionary relatives were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[2]
- Burmy, Wormadam, Mothim, Geodude, Graveler and Golem are the only Pokémon in all five Hisui Pokédex sublistings.
- In Generation IX, Kantonian Graveler cannot learn Gyro Ball via TM, while its evolutionary relatives can.
Origin
Graveler appears to be based on a living boulder, and thus it may be based on a earth elemental creature like golem. Its four arms may be based on Hindu gods such as Shiva or Vishnu. It could also have been inspired by the tsuchikorobi, a Japanese yōkai known as the "tumbling monster", for its habit of rolling over travelers and crushing them, as Graveler does.
Alolan Graveler seems to have dark structures made of piezoelectric crystals or magnetite, a subset of iron ore known for its black crystalline appearance and magnetic properties. This iron ore takes shape of Graveler's eyebrows. The golden gems may be also inspired by piezoelectric materials or by amber and its electrostatic characteristics. This could possibly be an allusion to ἤλεκτρον ēlektron (Ancient Greek for amber).
Name origin
Graveler may be a combination of gravel and traveler.
Golone may be a combination of ゴロンゴロン goron-goron (onomatopoeia of rolling rocks) and stone.
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