Grapploct

🎯 Best Counters Against Grapploct

Top Pokémon to use when battling Grapploct in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
6	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
7	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
8	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
9	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338
10	Espeon	Psychic	261	175	163	3,626

📖 Complete Grapploct Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Grapploct (#853) is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the Galar region (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,048 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Grapploct is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Grapploct in 2026.

📊 Grapploct Stats Analysis

Grapploct's Attack stat is 209 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Grapploct a strong damage dealer.

With 162 Defense (Good) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 561. This gives Grapploct reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fighting-type Pokémon, Grapploct's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Grapploct Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Grapploct depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Rock Smash (Fast) with Brick Break (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Grapploct has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Grapploct PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Grapploct can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Rock, Dark-type threats while being weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy types.

Master League

In Master League, Grapploct faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Grapploct Raid Guide & Counters

Grapploct appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Grapploct at Level 20 (1,449 - 1,522 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,812 - 1,903 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,522 CP.

🎯 How to Get Grapploct in Pokémon GO

Grapploct can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Grapploct Evolution Guide

Grapploct is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Clobbopus (#852)
• Grapploct (#853) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Grapploct in Pokémon GO

Shiny Grapploct is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Grapploct gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,812 - 1,903 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Grapploct

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.