Golisopod.
BST 530 · bug / water
Golisopod is weak to Electric, Flying, Rock and resists Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel.
Golisopod base stats
BST 530 · ranges at level 100Golisopod weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Bug / Water dual typingGolisopod abilities
1 total · 0 hiddenGolisopod evolution line
2 stages
Best Golisopod moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerGolisopod moves
gen 8 · 80 moves · 16 level-up · 54 TM/HM · 10 tutorGolisopod Pokédex entries
2 generations · newest firstIt will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs.
They live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed. When Golisopod and Grapploct battle, the loser becomes the winner’s meal.
With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.
It battles skillfully with its six arms, but spends most of its time peacefully meditating in caves deep beneath the sea.
The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win.
Its claws, which it can extend and retract at will, are its greatest weapons. Golisopod is sometimes accompanied by Wimpod.
Golisopod species data
gen VII species · breeding and trainingAbout Golisopod
Golisopod is a Bug and Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola). It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs. Golisopod stands 2.0 m (6'07") tall and weighs 108.0 kg (238.1 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.
Golisopod base stats
Golisopod has a base stat total of 530, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Defense at 140 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 40 (below average). Golisopod serves as a bulky physical attacker. Golisopod is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Golisopod weaknesses and resistances
As a Bug and Water-type, Golisopod is weak to Electric, Flying, Rock-type moves, resists Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type attacks. This gives Golisopod 3 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Golisopod abilities
Golisopod's abilities include Emergency Exit. Emergency Exit this Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half.
Golisopod moves and learnset
Golisopod can learn 80 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include First Impression (Bug, 90 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Golisopod can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Close Combat (Fighting).
Training Golisopod
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Golisopod can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Golisopod yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Golisopod belongs to the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Golisopod is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Wimpod → Golisopod).
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