This Japanese Graveler card from the XY2 era captures the species in motion, tumbling or climbing across a rocky slope with its characteristic four‑armed determination. The artwork emphasises Graveler’s raw geological nature — a creature shaped by erosion, pressure, and the chaotic physics of falling stone. As the middle stage between Geodude and Golem, Graveler represents the moment when a simple rock becomes a true geological force.
Card Details
Card Name: ゴローン (Graveler)
Type: Fighting
HP: 100
Set: XY2 (041/080 C)
Illustrator: Naoyo Kimura
Year of Release: 2014
Language: Japanese
Card Text & Attacks
すてみタックル — Reckless Tackle: 60
This Pokémon also takes 20 damage.
ころがる — Rollout: 80
Pokédex Data:
National Dex No. 075
Rock Pokémon
Height: 1.0 m
Weight: 105.0 kg
Weakness: ×2
Retreat Cost: ★★★
Collector’s Notes
This Graveler is a classic example of the XY era’s clean, high‑contrast art direction. Naoyo Kimura’s illustration places Graveler in a dynamic natural setting, surrounded by loose stones and greenery — a reminder that even geological Pokémon exist within living ecosystems. The sense of motion is strong: Graveler appears mid‑roll or mid‑scramble, embodying the species’ well‑known habit of tumbling down mountainsides with little regard for obstacles.
The attacks reinforce its identity. Reckless Tackle reflects Graveler’s tendency to throw its weight around without hesitation, while Rollout is one of the most iconic moves associated with spherical or semi‑spherical rock Pokémon. Together, they paint a picture of a creature defined by momentum, mass, and mineral resilience.
As a mid‑evolution, Graveler often gets overshadowed by its more dramatic final form, Golem — but cards like this highlight its unique geological charm. It’s a transitional species that still carries the rough, unrefined texture of natural stone, making it a perfect fit for the GeoPik Museum’s geological wing.
