Introduced in generation two, with the Pokemon Gold and Silver games, Girafarig is a dual type normal and psychic Pokemon. It is a standalone Pokemon, which means that it does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. Girafarig is classified by the Pokedex as the “Long Neck Pokemon” which indicates its general design. This guide will showcase Girafarig’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Girafarig.
About Girafarig
As a generation two Pokemon, Girafarig first appeared in the original series of the anime in the episode The Psychic Sidekicks!. In this episode, a trainer named Cherry used her bond with Girafarig to showcase the move Future Sight. Girafarig is a standalone Pokemon and thus it does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. The Pokedex mentions that the head at Girafarig’s tail has its own brain and will respond to smells and sounds.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Original Series: The Psychic Sidekicks! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Gold and Silver |
| Region | Johto |
| Evolution | Not known to evolve from or into any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | N/A |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Girafarig's rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite. |
Girafarig Base Stats
| HP | 70 |
| ATTACK | 80 |
| DEFENCE | 65 |
| SP. ATTACK | 90 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 65 |
| SPEED | 85 |
| TOTAL | 455 |
Appearance
Girafarig is a black and yellow Pokemon that resembles a giraffe with a long neck and it walks on four hooves. At its base is a small black head that is connected by a black tail. Both of Girafarig’s heads are different, one resembles a giraffe’s head and the other is more cartoonish. On its giraffe-head, it has two horns, a snout with a pink nose, and on its back are black spots. Girafarig is a large Pokemon at 4 feet and 11 inches, or 1.5 meters, tall.
Behavior
While most of Girafarig’s behavior is what you would expect a Pokemon to have, it is unique in that its second head has a mind of its own. While its second head is not the most intelligent, it can react to smells and sounds. Girafarig is a herbivore and only eats grass and tree shoots, and its head will make chewing and swallowing motions as Girafarig eats. The Pokedex states that Girafarig’s second head does not require sleep and can help keep watch 24 hours a day.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a standalone Pokemon, Girafarig has balanced stat distributions. Its strongest stat is its special attack and it has the speed stat to match. Unfortunately, it will begin to fall off later into the game. Until then, it can pose a reasonable threat as a mixed defensive and offensive Pokemon. As a dual type normal and psychic Pokemon, Girafarig takes 2x damage from dark and bug type moves. It is immune to ghost type moves and will resist psychic type moves.
Best Moveset
In competitive play, Girafarig was much more powerful in the earlier generations than the newer generations. It is simply outclassed by other Pokemon these days and struggles to keep up with new Pokemon’s potential. Girafarig is best used as an offensive Pokemon with a Life Orb held item. Consider running Nasty Plot, Hyper Voice, Psyshock, and Shadow Ball. Nasty Plot helps Girafarig deal significant damage, Hyper Voice can help cover types, Psyshock benefits from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), and Shadow Ball is meant to offer more type coverage.
| Nasty Plot | Hyper Voice |
| Psyshock | Shadow Ball |
How to Catch Girafarig in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Girafarig in Pokemon Go, there are a few different ways of doing so. You can find Girafarig spawning in the wild, at a boosted rate, near residential areas at night time, hospitals, and grassy areas. Girafarig can also be hatched from 2, 5, and 7 km egg, and it has also.appeared as a tier two raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. Since Girafarig is not part of any evolutions, you can save any candies you obtain to power it up. There are many different ways to obtain a Girafarig in Pokemon Go, you will just need to take the first opportunity that comes your way.
Trivia
- Early designs of Girafarig showed it with a full sized second head.
- The inspiration for Girafarig’s design is based on a giraffe.
- The name Girafarig is a palindrome based on the word giraffe, referencing its two head and reverse appearance.
FAQ
What does a Girafarig evolve into?
Girafarig is a standalone Pokemon, meaning that it does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. There are no conditions for evolving and it will not evolve into any other form. You can just expect Girafarig to grow stronger through levels rather than through changing forms.
Is Girafarig a rare Pokemon?
Typically, Girafarig will appear in one location in different iterations of the game. While it is rare in this sense, it will appear more often than other Pokemon that can be found within the same area. Girafarig will typically have around 20% spawn rate, making it fairly easy to find within the locations that it spawns in.
Is Girafarig a legendary Pokemon?
While Girafarig does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon, this is the only part of Girafarig that would imply a legendary Pokemon. Girafarig can still be bred at a Pokemon Daycare, and Girafarig can be encountered more than once per save file. Therefore, Girafarig is not a legendary Pokemon.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Long Neck Pokemon”. While Girafarig’s impact on competitive play was somewhat limited, it is still a unique Pokemon. It has an interesting design and it is not a weak Pokemon, it has simply been outclassed by newer Pokemon. Reserve a slot on your team for Girafarig if you want a dual type normal and psychic Pokemon that can hold its own in battle.
