Grapploct Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Grapploct Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Grapploct can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Grapploct level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Rock Smash
Superpower
10.51
120.9
1427.4s
8.66
2
Waterfall
Superpower
10.24
117.8
1464.2s
8.43
3
Rock Smash
Brick Break
9.87
113.6
1519.1s
8.11
4
Rock Smash
Surf
9.76
112.3
1536.9s
8.03
5
Waterfall
Brick Break
9.64
110.9
1556.3s
7.94
6
Waterfall
Surf
9.47
109.0
1583.5s
7.82
7
Rock Smash
Ice Punch
9.15
105.3
1638.8s
7.55

8
Waterfall
Ice Punch
8.98
103.3
1670.6s
7.38

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Grapploct Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Grapploct in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#731 of 1141 · F Tier

Waterfall

Superpower

Ice Punch

Ultra League

#581 of 841 · F Tier

Waterfall

Superpower

Ice Punch

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Grapploct PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Grapploct moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Brick Break

Fighting type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Superpower

Fighting type

100% chance to reduce the User's Attack by 20% and reduce the User's Defense by 20%

Grapploct Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Grapploct can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fighting- and Water-type damage. Rock Smash matches Grapploct's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Rock Smash

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

11.33

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Normal
Ice
Rock
Dark
Steel
Resisted by: Poison
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Ghost (0.39×)
Fairy

Waterfall

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 0.9s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Compare fast moves

Rock Smash
17
12
1.5s
11.33
Waterfall
13
7
1.0s
13

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Rock Smash	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Waterfall	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Grapploct Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Grapploct can learn 4 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fighting-, Ice-, and Water-type damage. Brick Break and Superpower match Grapploct's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Brick Break

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.7s – 1.3s

DPE

1.21

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.25

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Normal
Ice
Rock
Dark
Steel
Resisted by: Poison
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Ghost (0.39×)
Fairy

Ice Punch

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 1.7s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.5

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Ground
Flying
Dragon
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Ice
Steel

Superpower

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.1s – 2.8s

DPE

1.7

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

2.13

Effect

100% chance to reduce the User's Attack by 20% and reduce the User's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Normal
Ice
Rock
Dark
Steel
Resisted by: Poison
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Ghost (0.39×)
Fairy

Surf

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.2s – 1.4s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Compare charged moves

Brick Break
40
-33
1.5s
26.67
Ice Punch
50
-33
2.0s
25
Superpower
85
-50
3.0s
28.33
Surf
60
-50
1.5s
40

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Brick Break	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Ice Punch	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%
Superpower	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Surf	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Grapploct carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

50,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grapploct's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Rock Smash and Superpower make up Grapploct's best raid moveset, dealing 10.5 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Grapploct for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Grapploct's best PvP moveset?

In Ultra League, the recommended moveset is Waterfall with Superpower and Ice Punch. Grapploct's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Grapploct learn in Pokémon GO?

Grapploct can learn 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves.

How much does Grapploct's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Grapploct costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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