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Skiploom

Abilities

ChlorophyllLeaf GuardInfiltrator(Hidden)
Height: 0.6 m (1'12")
Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Base Exp: 119
Base Stats
HP55
Atk45
Def50
SpA45
SpD65
Spe80
BST340
EV Yield: 2 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
220314
Atk
85207
Def
94218
SpA
85207
SpD
121251
Spe
148284

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
II (Johto)
Color
Green
Shape
Upright
Habitat
Grassland
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
120 (47.1%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Fairy, Plant
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
119
EV Yield
2 Spe
Height
0.6 m (1'12")
Weight
1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Grass/Flying dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat½
ele
gra¼
ice4
fig½
poi2
gro0
fly2
psy
bug
roc2
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Fire, Ice (4x), Poison, Flying, Rock
Resists: Water, Grass (¼x), Fighting
Immune to: Ground
Abilities
Chlorophyll

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Leaf Guard

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

InfiltratorHidden Ability

Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries14 entries

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.

Generation VI

X

The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.

Y

It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Skiploom’s flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees Fahrenheit. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this Pokémon is sometimes used as a thermometer.

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV)

Generation II

Gold

The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluc­ tuates up and down.

Silver

It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.

Crystal

As soon as it rains, it closes its flower and hides in the shade of a tree to avoid getting wet.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

SKIPLOOM’s flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this POKéMON is sometimes used as a thermometer.

Emerald

It blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. Because its flower’s blooming changes with the temperature, it is sometimes used as a thermometer.

FireRed

It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.

LeafGreen

The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.

HeartGold

The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.

SoulSilver

It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.

Moves (Gen 9)65 moves

Level Up

18 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1AbsorbSTABgraS20100%25
1SplashnorN40
5SynthesisgraN5
7Tail WhipnorN100%30
10TacklenorP40100%35
10Fairy WindfaiS40100%30
13Poison PowderpoiN75%35
15Stun SporegraN75%30
17Sleep PowdergraN75%15
20Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
24Leech SeedgraN90%10
32AcrobaticsSTABflyP55100%15
36Mega DrainSTABgraS40100%15
40Cotton SporegraN100%40
44U TurnbugP70100%20
52Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
56BounceSTABflyP8585%5
60MementodarN100%10

TM / HM

37 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcrobaticsSTABflyP55100%15
Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
Baton PassnorN40
Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
CharmfaiN100%20
Dazzling GleamfaiS80100%10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EncorenorN100%5
EndeavornorP100%5
EndurenorN10
Energy BallSTABgraS90100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
FlingdarP100%10
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Grass KnotSTABgraS100%20
Grassy TerraingraN10
Helping HandnorN20
Leaf StormSTABgraS13090%5
Light ScreenpsyN30
LungebugP80100%15
Magical LeafSTABgraS6020
Pollen PuffbugS90100%15
ProtectnorN10
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Solar BeamSTABgraS120100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
Swords DancenorN20
TailwindflyN15
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
TrailblazeSTABgraP50100%20
U TurnbugP70100%20

Move Tutor

10 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
BounceSTABflyP8585%5
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EndurenorN10
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Helping HandnorN20
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SubstitutenorN10
Swords DancenorN20
SynthesisgraN5
Pokedex Numbers
National#188
Johto#068
Johto (HGSS)#068
Kalos Central#136
Paldea#017
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

graLeaf Storm130 powS
graSolar Beam120 powS
graEnergy Ball90 powS
flyBounce85 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norDouble Edge120 powP
bugPollen Puff90 powS
norTake Down90 powP
faiDazzling Gleam80 powS
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About Skiploom

Skiploom is a Grass and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down. Skiploom stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Skiploom Base Stats

Skiploom has a base stat total of 340, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 80 (good), while its lowest is Attack at 45 (below average). Skiploom is moderately fast with a base Speed of 80.

Skiploom Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass and Flying-type, Skiploom is weak to Fire, Ice (4x), Poison, Flying, Rock-type moves, resists Water, Grass (¼x), Fighting-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Skiploom 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Skiploom Abilities

Skiploom's abilities include Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard, Infiltrator. Chlorophyll doubles Speed during strong sunlight.. Leaf Guard protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight. Its Hidden Ability is Infiltrator, which bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

Skiploom Moves & Learnset

Skiploom can learn 65 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power), Bounce (Flying, 85 power). For coverage, Skiploom can learn Double Edge (Normal), Pollen Puff (Bug), Take Down (Normal).

Training Skiploom

Skiploom has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Skiploom yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Skiploom belongs to the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Skiploom is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Hoppip → Skiploom → Jumpluff).

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