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Gligar.

national dex #207 · gen II
BST 430 · ground / flying
Gligar official artwork
groundflying
#207 · gen II
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HP
65
ATK
75
DEF
105
SPA
35
SPD
65
SPE
85
BST 430 · best Defense 105 · worst Sp. Atk 35 · meters scale to 200

Gligar is weak to Water, Ice and resists Fighting, Poison, Bug and is immune to Electric, Ground.

Typinggroundflying
AbilitiesSand Veil, Hyper Cutter, Immunity
Height, weight1.1 m / 64.8 kg
Catch rate60 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Dex position
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Gligar base stats

BST 430 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP65240334
Atk75139273
Def105193339
SpA3567185
SpD65121251
Spe85157295
BST430bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Def

Gligar weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ground / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat2
ele0
gra1
ice4
fig½
poi½
gro0
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Water, Ice (4x)
Resists
Fighting, Poison, Bug
Immune to
Electric, Ground

Gligar abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Sand VeilIncreases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Hyper CutterPrevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
ImmunityhiddenPrevents poison.

Gligar evolution line

2 stages

Gligar evolves into Gliscor: level it up at night while it holds a Razor Fang. How to evolve Gligar, every game

Best Gligar moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
groundEarthquakePHYS100
groundHigh HorsepowerPHYS95
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
flyingAerial AcePHYS60
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
poisonGunk ShotPHYS120
waterCrabhammerPHYS100
rockStone EdgePHYS100

Gligar moves

gen 9 · 106 moves · 18 level-up · 62 TM/HM · 11 egg · 15 tutor
74 moves · Gligar appears in 14 games
Poison StingL1Sand AttackL6Aerial AceL11Knock OffL12HardenL13Mud SlapL19Poison TailL19Fury CutterL20Quick AttackL20AcrobaticsL27Poison JabL34SlashL36U TurnL42ScreechL44CrabhammerL45EarthquakeL45X ScissorL45Swords DanceL50AgilityeggBaton PasseggBreaking SwipeTMBrick BreakTMBulldozeTMCountereggCross PoisoneggCrunchTMDark PulseTMDouble EdgeeggDual WingbeatTMEarth PowerTMEndureTMFacadeTMFalse SwipeTMFeinteggFire FangTMFlingTMGunk ShotTMHigh HorsepowerTMIce FangTMLungeTMMetal ClaweggMud ShotTMNight SlasheggProtectTMPsychic FangsTMRain DanceTMRestTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMSand TombeggSandstormTMScale ShotTMScary FaceTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSpikesTMStealth RockTMStone EdgeTMStruggle BugTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMTailwindTMTake DownTMTauntTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThroat ChopTMThunder FangTMToxicTMToxic SpikesTMVenoshockTMWing Attackegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Poison StingpoisonPHYS15100%35Level 1
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 6
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20Level 11
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Level 12
HardennormalSTAT--30Level 13
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Level 19
Poison TailpoisonPHYS50100%25Level 19
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 20
Fury CutterbugPHYS4095%20Level 20
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15Level 27
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20Level 34
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 36
U TurnbugPHYS70100%20Level 42
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 44
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10Level 45
CrabhammerwaterPHYS10090%10Level 45
X ScissorbugPHYS80100%15Level 45
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 50
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Breaking SwipedragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Fury CutterbugPHYS4095%20TM / HM
Gunk ShotpoisonPHYS12080%5TM / HM
High HorsepowerSTABgroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
LungebugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Metal ClawsteelPHYS5095%35TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
Poison TailpoisonPHYS50100%25TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psychic FangspsychicPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
SpikesgroundSTAT--20TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
Struggle BugbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20TM / HM
U TurnbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
VenoshockpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
X ScissorbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Egg
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Egg
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Egg
Cross PoisonpoisonPHYS70100%20Egg
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Egg
FeintnormalPHYS30100%10Egg
Metal ClawsteelPHYS5095%35Egg
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Egg
Poison TailpoisonPHYS50100%25Egg
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15Egg
Wing AttackSTABflyingPHYS60100%35Egg
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fury CutterbugPHYS4095%20Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15Tutor

Gligar Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom.

Generation VI3 entries
X

It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.

Y

It flies straight at its target’s face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.

Black 2, White 2

It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it’s stunned with surprise.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond, Pearl

It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey’s face.

Platinum

It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.

HeartGold

It flies straight at its target’s face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.

SoulSilver

It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

GLIGAR glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This POKéMON hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.

Emerald

It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.

FireRed

It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.

LeafGreen

It flies straight at its target’s face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the star­ tled victim to inject poison.

Silver

It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.

Crystal

It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.

Gligar species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorPurple
ShapeWings
HabitatMountain
Height1.1 m (3'07")
Weight64.8 kg (142.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate60 (23.5%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience86
EV yield1 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#207
Johto#189
Sinnoh (Pt)#153
Johto (HGSS)#193
Unova (B2W2)#221
Kalos Mountain#115
Hisui#185
Kitakami#121
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread75 Atk / 35 SpA
Best statDefense 105very good
Speed tier85 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load2 weak / 3 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty60 / 255moderate, about 23.5% per ball

About Gligar

Gligar is a Ground and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom. Gligar stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 64.8 kg (142.9 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Gligar base stats

Gligar has a base stat total of 430, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 105 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 35 (poor). Gligar is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.

Gligar weaknesses and resistances

As a Ground and Flying-type, Gligar is weak to Water, Ice (4x)-type moves, resists Fighting, Poison, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric and Ground-type moves. This gives Gligar 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Gligar abilities

Gligar's abilities include Sand Veil, Hyper Cutter, Immunity. Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.. Hyper Cutter prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its Hidden Ability is Immunity, which prevents poison.

Gligar moves and learnset

Gligar can learn 106 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 62 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Aerial Ace (Flying, 60 power). For coverage, Gligar can learn Double Edge (Normal), Gunk Shot (Poison), Crabhammer (Water).

Training Gligar

Gligar has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Gligar yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Gligar belongs to the Bug egg group. Gligar is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Gligar → Gliscor).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Gligar. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Gligar, or use the team builder to see how Gligar fits into your squad.

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