Grapploct Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Grapploct in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 56 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarGrapploct Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
Searching for an opponent to test its skills against, it emerges onto land. Once the battle is over, it returns to the sea.
Pokemon Shield Grapploct Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Grapploct Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Grapploct via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Octolock | fighting | — |
| Bind | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Octazooka | water | Lv. 1 |
| Rock Smash | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Octolock | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Detect | fighting | Lv. 15 |
| Brick Break | fighting | Lv. 20 |
| Bulk Up | fighting | Lv. 25 |
| Submission | fighting | Lv. 30 |
| Taunt | dark | Lv. 35 |
| Reversal | fighting | Lv. 40 |
| Superpower | fighting | Lv. 45 |
| Topsy Turvy | dark | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Grapploct Locations
Grapploct can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Loop Lagoon, West Lake Axewell, and Lake Of Outrage. The most reliable spawn is at Loop Lagoon, where you'll find it at Lv. 32 by wanderer (2 spawns).
Galar Route 9
1 encounter- wandererLv. 50Wanderers0%Very Rare
West Lake Axewell
1 encounter- wandererLv. 56Wanderers×1×1×1×1×1×1×1North-east shoreline
Lake Of Outrage
1 encounter- wandererLv. 56WanderersOn the island, on the slope up from the lake×1Fixed spot
Loop Lagoon
Isle Of Armor7 encounters- wandererLv. 32Wanderers×1×2Western coast of the central island
- wandererLv. 32Wanderers×1×1Northern beach, east of the fallen tree trunks
- wandererLv. 32Wanderers×1×1Northern beach, west of the fallen tree trunks
- wandererLv. 32Wanderers×1×1Northern beach, north-west of the fallen tree trunks
- wandererLv. 32Wanderers×1×1×1×1Northern part of the beach south of the entrance to Courageous Cavern
- wandererLv. 32Wanderers×1Eastern part of the beach south of the entrance to Courageous Cavern
- wandererLv. 32Wanderers×1×1Southeastern part of the beach south of the entrance to Courageous Cavern