Popplio.
BST 320 · water
Popplio is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
Popplio base stats
BST 320 · ranges at level 100Popplio weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typePopplio abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenPopplio evolution line
3 stagesPopplio evolves into Brionne: level it up to 17 or higher. How to evolve Popplio, every game
Best Popplio moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerPopplio moves
gen 9 · 60 moves · 14 level-up · 33 TM/HM · 5 egg · 8 tutorPopplio Pokédex entries
2 generations · newest firstIt creates special bouncy balloons to send at its opponents. When the balloons pop, the sheer force of their bursting is what deals damage.
If Popplio want to create big, powerful balloons, they must be persistent. It takes daily practice for these Pokémon to develop their skills.
This Pokémon snorts body fluids from its nose, blowing balloons to smash into its foes. It’s famous for being a hard worker.
This Pokémon can control water bubbles. It practices diligently so it can learn to make big bubbles.
The balloons it inflates with its nose grow larger and larger as it practices day by day.
Popplio gets on top of its bouncy water balloons to jump higher. It’s quite the acrobatic fighter!
Popplio species data
gen VII species · breeding and trainingAbout Popplio
Popplio is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola). It creates special bouncy balloons to send at its opponents. When the balloons pop, the sheer force of their bursting is what deals damage. Popplio stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Popplio base stats
Popplio has a base stat total of 320, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 66 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 40 (below average). Popplio is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Popplio weaknesses and resistances
As a Water-type, Popplio is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Popplio 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Popplio abilities
Popplio's abilities include Torrent, Liquid Voice. Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Liquid Voice, which sound-based moves become Water-type.
Popplio moves and learnset
Popplio can learn 60 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 33 via TM/HM, 5 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Water Pledge (Water, 80 power), Waterfall (Water, 80 power). For coverage, Popplio can learn Blizzard (Ice), Moonblast (Fairy), Hyper Voice (Normal).
Training Popplio
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Popplio can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Popplio yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Popplio belongs to the Water1 and Ground egg groups. Popplio is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Popplio → Brionne → Primarina).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Popplio. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Popplio, or use the team builder to see how Popplio fits into your squad.
