Grapploct: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP80155–187270–364

Atk118124–187216–368

Def9099–156166–306

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe4255–10380–201

Total480Higher than 59% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FairyFlyingPsychic

Resists

½×

BugDarkRock

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 42); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+103Max94No SP62Min55Scarf154Tailwind206

At max Speed, Grapploct outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this Ability while paralyzed cures it.
Everything about Limber →
Other Pokémon with Limber 13
Persian Hitmonlee Ditto Buneary Lopunny Glameow Purrloin Liepard Stunfisk Hawlucha Mareanie Toxapex Clobbopus
This Pokémon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5× power, including Struggle.
Everything about Technician →
Other Pokémon with Technician 19
Meowth Persian Mr. Mime Scyther Scizor Smeargle Hitmontop Breloom Kricketune Roserade Ambipom Mime Jr.Minccino Cinccino Marshadow Toxtricity Clobbopus Maushold Fezandipiti

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#80 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (44.8%) · (98.7%) · Brave (51%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (49.8%)

Moves Storm Throw, Detect, Mach Punch, Payback

Singles

#126 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Black Belt (44.4%) · (98.4%) · Adamant (84.6%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (30.2%)

Moves Storm Throw, Mach Punch, Ice Punch, Sucker Punch

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

1.8% of teams · rank #58 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Black Belt
Ability
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD

Mach Punch
Storm Throw
Sucker Punch
Brutal Swing

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.06%
Rated 1500+2.1%
Rated 1630+1.8%
Rated 1760+1.71%

Usage by month

Apr 20261.8%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.5%
0.5%

EV spreads

Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD37.3%
Adamant 8 HP / 32 Atk / 26 Spe29%
Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.6%
Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe5.2%
Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def2.5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0852ClobbopusFighting
1. Level up knowing Taunt
  #0853GrapploctFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoOctolockTraps target, lowers Def and SpD by 1 each turn.FightingStatus—100%15

1BindTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

1FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1Octazooka50% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.WaterSpec6585%10

1OctolockTraps target, lowers Def and SpD by 1 each turn.FightingStatus—100%15

1Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15

15DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

20Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

25Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

30SubmissionHas 1/4 recoil.FightingPhys8080%20

35TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

40ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

45SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

50Topsy-TurvyInverts the target's stat stages.DarkStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 39

TM00Mega PunchNo additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM04Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM36WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10

TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM45DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.WaterPhys80100%10

TM53Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM55BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpec65100%10

TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10

TM63Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR03Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TR16Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR45Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TR53Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR64Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TR85Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30

TR98Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

Tutor 2

TutorCoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10

TutorSkitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Biology

Grapploct is an octopus-like Pokémon skilled in jujitsu, attacking with powerful grabs and holds. Its strength is owed to its body being made entirely of muscle. It emerges onto land to test its skill against an opponent, then returns to the seafloor when the battle is finished.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Jujitsu Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue

: —

Galar#352Isle of Armor#130Hyperspace#067

Searching for an opponent to test its skills against, it emerges onto land. Once the battle is over, it returns to the sea.
Shield
A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Grapploct
Japanese: オトスパス
Japanese (romaji): Otosupus
Korean: 케오퍼스
Chinese (Traditional): 八爪武師
Chinese (Simplified): 八爪武师
French: Krakos
German: Kaocto
Spanish: Grapploct
Italian: Grapploct

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 2 Atk
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 168
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Water 1Human-Like
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Clobbopus: Level up knowing Taunt.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60

Shield 6 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 50
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60

Sword 6 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 50
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.