Greavard Pokémon GO is a Ghost-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Greavard can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Greavard Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Greavard Pokémon GO: Can It Be Shiny?
Not yet, but its debut is confirmed. For the full list of encounters and bonuses, see our Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part 2 guide. Shiny Greavard becomes available on November 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time, when Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part II begins. Until that event starts, Greavard encounters cannot be Shiny. From November 1 to November 5 at 8:00 p.m. local time, look for Greavard in the wild, Field Research rewards and GO Pass encounters. A Shiny encounter is not guaranteed.
Shiny Greavard keeps the same evolution requirement as the regular form. Once you catch one, you can evolve it into Shiny Houndstone using 50 Greavard Candy. The event runs November 1 to 5; the Shiny remains available after its debut wherever Greavard’s Shiny eligibility applies.
How to Evolve Greavard Pokémon GO
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HoundstoneGreavard evolves into Houndstone with 50 Candy. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Greavard Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Greavard is weak against Dark and Ghost attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Greavard.
Greavard resists Bug, Fighting, Normal and Poison attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Greavard Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Greavard.
Greavard Pokémon GO Moves
Greavard can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Lick, Bite |
| Charged Moves | Shadow Ball, Dig, Psychic Fangs |
How to Get Greavard in Pokémon GO
Greavard is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Greavard Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
In Greavard Pokémon GO, setting Greavard as your Buddy means it requires 3 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Greavard is not appearing frequently.
Is Greavard Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Greavard Pokémon GO when it is available. Candy can be used toward its evolution line. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Greavard depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Greavard
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Greavard Pokédex. The Greavard Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
Official Shiny debut source: Pokémon GO Halloween Part II official announcement.
