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Grapploct

#853

fighting

1522

CP

1903

CP

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

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Grapploct level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–8 of 8

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

#762 of 1145 · F Tier

Waterfall

Heavy Damage

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

Ice Punch

Spam/Bait

Ultra League

#605 of 844 · F Tier

Waterfall

Heavy Damage

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

Ice Punch

Spam/Bait

Great League (Mega Edition)

#832 of 1201 · F Tier

Waterfall

Heavy Damage

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

Ice Punch

Spam/Bait

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#667 of 905 · F Tier

Waterfall

Heavy Damage

Superpower

Self-Debuff Spam

Ice Punch

Spam/Bait

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.

Fighting type

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

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.

Gyms & Raids

Power

17

Energy

12

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

11.33

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

9

Energy

7

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

13

Energy

7

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 0.9s

DPS

13

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

11

Energy

10

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

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.

Gyms & Raids

Power

40

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.7s – 1.3s

DPE

1.21

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

50

Energy

-40

DPE

1.25

Archetype

Effect

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

Gyms & Raids

Power

50

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 1.7s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

60

Energy

-40

DPE

1.5

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

85

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.1s – 2.8s

DPE

1.7

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

85

Energy

-40

DPE

2.13

Archetype

Effect

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

Gyms & Raids

Power

60

Energy

-50

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.2s – 1.4s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

75

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

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.

Stardust50,000Candy50

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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