Competitive Information for Grapploct [Sword/Shield]
Base Stats for Grapploct
Fighting
Abilities:
LimberLimber: This Pokemon cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this Ability while paralyzed cures it.
, TechnicianTechnician: This Pokemon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. Includes Struggle.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
2x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Grapploct? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common single-battle team mates for Grapploct in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
Indeedee-FLurantisAraquanidReuniclusRhyperiorLaprasGothitelleSandacondaGengarCentiskorch
Indeedee-FLurantisAraquanidReuniclusRhyperiorLaprasGothitelleSandacondaGengarCentiskorch
Grapploct is an astounding Fighting-typed Pokemon. Grapploct is a frequent Pokemon to see in Generation 8. Grapploct is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-typed attacks.
Species: Grapploct
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Superpower
- Brutal Swing / Payback
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Skitter Smack / Body Slam
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Superpower
- Brutal Swing / Payback
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Skitter Smack / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Grapploct (Technician)
Grapploct is a notable Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Grapploct's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Technician, Grapploct's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle. Skitter Smack was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grapploct's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Superpower is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grapploct's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Grapploct moves after the target).
♦ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Skitter Smack is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Superpower is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grapploct's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Grapploct moves after the target).
♦ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Skitter Smack is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Grapploct? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common double-battle team mates for Grapploct in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
ToxtricityExcadrillCloysterGolisopodGengarDarmanitanDracovishGrimmsnarlDuraludonDitto
ToxtricityExcadrillCloysterGolisopodGengarDarmanitanDracovishGrimmsnarlDuraludonDitto
Species: Grapploct
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Superpower
- Brutal Swing / Payback
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Skitter Smack / Body Slam
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Superpower
- Brutal Swing / Payback
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Skitter Smack / Body Slam
Doubles Physical Sweeper Grapploct (Technician)
Grapploct is pretty popular Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Grapploct's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Technician, Grapploct's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle. Skitter Smack was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grapploct's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Superpower is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grapploct's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Grapploct moves after the target).
♦ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Skitter Smack is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Superpower is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grapploct's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Grapploct moves after the target).
♦ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Skitter Smack is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Grapploct learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Grapploct can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Grapploct
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves boosted by Technician: Bind (BP: 15), Rock Smash (BP: 40), Whirlpool (BP: 35), Snore (BP: 50), Revenge (BP: 60), Mud Shot (BP: 55), Feint (BP: 30), Payback (BP: 50), Round (BP: 60), Circle Throw (BP: 60), Power-Up Punch (BP: 40), Brutal Swing (BP: 60)
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect, Feint, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Optimize Grapploct's EVs for Sword/Shield
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