By definition, a catalyst enhances a reaction, so your material would have to enhance the reaction the smallest possible amount. It could not depress or poison the reaction as it could not be a catalyst then. Can you explain the point of your question?
In CVD growth of graphene, catalyst is actually the substrate on which you grow graphene. If some catalyst doesn't work, you may not get the graphene.
Moreover, if you want to deposit graphene with maximum defects, you can do it by changing the experimental conditions. The concentration of hydrogen gas can etch the graphene from catalyst/substrate. You can also use this technique to get your desired growth.