Grapploct

オトスパス · Krakos

A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.

Type: Fighting
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Jujitsu Pokémon
Japanese: オトスパス
Height: 1.6 m
Weight: 39.0 kg
Color: Blue
Shape: Tentacles

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Grapploct.

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Clobbopus

Stage 1

Base form

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Grapploct

Stage 2

From Clobbopus

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 080

/255
Attack 118

/255
Defense 090

/255
Sp. Atk 070

/255
Sp. Def 080

/255
Speed 042

/255

§ III

Best Grapploct cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 9 cards.

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§ IV

Grapploct through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 PI

PLANETA Igarashi

PLANETA Igarashi has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Sword & Shield and into Scarlet & Violet. The work favors digital, action-forward staging with focused framing and vibrant, contrasting color.

2 cards
Sword & Shield era
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02 AD

Anesaki Dynamic

Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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03 HA

Hitoshi Ariga

Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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04 MF

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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05 SS

Sanosuke Sakuma

Sanosuke Sakuma has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2013 to 2025, spanning series such as Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors vibrant, playful color with balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action readable and light.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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