Graveler appears to be based on a boulder. Its four arms may be based on Hindu gods such as Shiva or Vishnu.
Graveler is possibly derived from gravel. It could also be a corruption of groveler, someone who bows at the feet of a superior.
Golone may be a combination of golem and stone. Additionally, ゴロゴローン gorogorōn is the sound of rolling, a pastime of Graveler.
No: 075
English Name: Graveler
Japanese Name: Goron
Generation: 1
Type: Rock, Ground
Species: Rock Pokémon
Abilities: Rock Head, Sturdy, Sand Veil (hidden ability)
Evolution: Geodude > Graveler > Golem
Graveler is a living, bipedal boulder. It has a rocky crest about its small eyes. It has four arms, each with a three-fingered hand. It was shown in Pokémon Snap that, despite having legs, it can revert to a legless form. This grants it the ability to float.
Its preferred locomotion is rolling, specifically because it is a slow walker. It often rolls down mountain paths at high speeds, crushing objects in the way and stopping by running into huge rocks. If it breaks or shatters, it has the ability to restore itself overtime. Graveler climbs a mountain from base to summit, feasting on rocks all the while. Upon reaching the peak, Graveler rolls down to the bottom. Graveler can be often found on mountain trails.
The Alolan Graveler looks similar to their regular counterpart, with the addition of dravite crystals on parts of its body, and iron sand attracted by magnetism. This iron sand is concentrated above its eyes, giving the appearance of a uni-brow. There are also iron sand hairs on its outer arms and the sides of its face. The Alolan Graveler lacks defined digits on its upper limbs and has two toes on each foot rather then three.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
Pokemon Blue: Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
Pokemon Yellow: Often seen rolling down mountain trails. Obstacles are just things to roll straight over, not avoid.
Pokemon Stadium: Rolls on steep mountainous trails. It plows through grass, trees and anything else that gets in its way.
Pokemon Gold: With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn’t mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.
Pokemon Silver: A slow walker, it rolls to move. It pays no attention to any object that happens to be in its path.
Pokemon Crystal: It travels by rolling on mountain paths. If it gains too much speed, it stops by running into huge rocks.
Pokemon Stadium 2: With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn’t mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.
Pokemon Ruby: Graveler grows by feeding on rocks. Apparently, it prefers to eat rocks that are covered in moss. This Pokémon eats it way through a ton of rocks on a daily basis.
Pokemon Sapphire: Rocks are Graveler’s favorite food. This Pokémon will climb a mountain from the base to the summit, crunchingly feasting on rocks all the while. Upon reaching the peak, it rolls back down to the bottom.
Pokemon Emerald: They descend from mountains by tumbling down steep slopes. They are so brutal, they smash aside obstructing trees and massive boulders with thunderous tackles.
Pokemon FireRed: Be careful while hiking on mountain trails. Graveler may come rolling down the path without slowing.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
Pokemon Diamond: Graveler make their homes on sheer cliff faces by gouging out numerous horizontal holes.
Pokemon Pearl: It tumbles down slopes, heedless of any body parts chipping off. It eats a ton of rocks daily.
Pokemon Platinum: It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty.
Pokemon HeartGold: With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn’t mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.
Pokemon SoulSilver: A slow walker, it rolls to move. It pays no attention to any object that happens to be in its path.
Pokemon Black: It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty.
Pokemon White: It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty.
Pokemon Black 2: It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty.
pokemon White 2: It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty.
Pokemon X: With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn’t mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.
Pokemon Y: Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Graveler grows by feeding on rocks. Apparently, it prefers to eat rocks that are covered in moss. This Pokémon eats its way through a ton of rocks on a daily basis.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Rocks are Graveler’s favorite food. This Pokémon will climb a mountain from the base to the summit, crunchingly feasting on rocks all the while. Upon reaching the peak, it rolls back down to the bottom.
Pokemon SUN: Mossy rocks are its favorite food. It can devour a ton a day while crunching loudly.
Pokemon MOON: This slow-footed Pokémon moves by curling up and rolling instead of walking. With enough momentum, its speed can exceed 60 mph.
