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Grafaiai VGC Builds & Stats

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Grafaiai

Grafaiai

POISONNORMAL
HP
63
Atk
95
Def
65
SpA
80
SpD
72
Spe
110
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Weaknesses

  • GROUND2x
  • PSYCHIC2x

Best Nature

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

    Best Ability / Item

    PranksterLife OrbLife Orb

    Grafaiai technical VGC usage sections

    Best Grafaiai Moves

      Best Grafaiai Natures

      • #1

        Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

        47.23%
      • #2

        Calm 32/2/0/0/32/0

        17.75%
      • #3

        Timid 32/2/0/0/0/32

        5.65%
      • #4

        Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

        5.08%
      • #5

        Careful 32/2/0/0/0/32

        4.91%
      • #6

        Bold 32/2/0/0/0/32

        2.95%
      • #7

        Calm 32/2/0/0/0/32

        2.47%
      • #8

        Relaxed 32/2/32/0/0/0

        2.42%
      • #9

        Hardy 32/32/2/0/0/0

        2.36%
      • #10

        Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0

        1.86%
      • #11

        Other

        7.32%

      Best Grafaiai Abilities

      • #1

        Prankster

        Gives priority to the Pokémon's status moves.

        96.38%
      • #2

        Unburden

        Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon's held item is used or lost.

        3.35%
      • #3

        Poison Touch

        May poison a target when the Pokémon makes contact.

        0.26%

      Best Grafaiai Items

      • #1
        Life Orb

        Life Orb

        Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

        69.82%
      • #2
        Focus Sash

        Focus Sash

        Prevents a one-hit knockout.

        21.55%
      • #3
        Mental Herb

        Mental Herb

        Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

        6.34%
      • #4
        Chople Berry

        Chople Berry

        Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

        2.06%
      • #5
        Sitrus Berry

        Sitrus Berry

        Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

        0.22%

      Best Grafaiai Teammates

      • #1
        AnnihilapeAnnihilape
        FIGGHO
        TeamsBuilder
        26.42%
      • #2
        GarganaclGarganacl
        ROC
        TeamsBuilder
        17.98%
      • #3
        HoundstoneHoundstone
        GHO
        TeamsBuilder
        17.94%
      • #4
        MetagrossMetagross
        STEPSY
        TeamsBuilder
        17.94%
      • #5
        IncineroarIncineroar
        FIRDAR
        TeamsBuilder
        5.93%
      • #6
        MausholdMaushold
        NOR
        TeamsBuilder
        2.13%
      • #7
        CharizardCharizard
        FIRFLY
        TeamsBuilder
        1.63%
      • #8
        DragoniteDragonite
        DRAFLY
        TeamsBuilder
        1.43%
      • #9
        OranguruOranguru
        NORPSY
        TeamsBuilder
        1.27%
      • #10
        KingambitKingambit
        DARSTE
        TeamsBuilder
        0.90%
      • #11

        Other

        6.43%
      Meta Discussion

      What do you think of Grafaiai in the current meta?

      Join competitive metagame discussions, recommended builds, ideal partners, and counters for Grafaiai on the MetaVGC forum.

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      How to use Grafaiai in the current VGC format?

      **To use Grafaiai effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Poison/Normal type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Grafaiai appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Grafaiai fits in a VGC team.

      The most common build highlights Prankster, Life Orb and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include relevant usage moves. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

      Defensively, Grafaiai has important weaknesses to ground 2x, psychic 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Annihilape, Garganacl, Houndstone, Metagross, and Incineroar appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

      MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Grafaiai. Open the Grafaiai teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Grafaiai with other Pokémon in the active format.

      Frequently Asked Questions about Grafaiai in VGC

      What is the best moveset for Grafaiai?

      The best moveset for Grafaiai in the current competitive meta typically features the moves its most common attacks.

      How to counter Grafaiai in Champions?

      In the Pokémon Champions meta, Grafaiai can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ground 2x, psychic 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

      What is the best item for Grafaiai?

      The best item for Grafaiai is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

      Where does the competitive VGC data for Grafaiai come from?

      Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

      External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon