Stats & Training
Raw HP carries Exploud's bulk more than the defenses do. Defense barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Loud Noise Pokemon that yields 3 HP EVs on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
EXPLOUD triggers earthquakes with the tremors it creates by bellowing. If this POKéMON violently inhales from the ports on its body, it’s a sign that it is preparing to let loose a huge bellow.
EXPLOUD communicates its feelings to the others by emitting whistle-like sounds from the tubes on its body. This POKéMON only raises its voice when it is in battle.
Exploud Weakness
Exploud's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 104 HP and balanced defenses, Exploud can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Ruby & Sapphire, Heracross's Megahorn hits Exploud for 80-94%.
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Heracross builds →Megahorn80-94% Rock Slide33-39% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire Evolution
End of the line. Exploud caps a three-stage chain that started at Whismur. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+50 over Whismur), and Exploud peaks at 490 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Exploud to get Whismur eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Extrasensory, Smelling Salts, Snore and 2 more.
Ruby & Sapphire Exploud Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Extrasensory and Smelling Salts from the egg pool give Exploud something extra. Pair those with Hyper Beam and Uproar for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Exploud in Ruby & Sapphire
Can't catch Exploud directly. Start with Whismur at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 40. The 3-stage chain from Whismur to Exploud is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Exploud in Ruby & Sapphire
The path to Exploud starts with Whismur at Lv. 5-40 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WhismurRusturf TunnelRubyGrass Lv.5-8 Cave100%EarlyRusturf TunnelSapphireGrass Lv.5-8 Cave100%EarlyRoute 116RubyGrass Lv.6-7 Route30%EarlyRoute 116SapphireGrass Lv.6-7 Route30%EarlyVictory Road - 1FSapphireGrass Lv.36 Cave5%LateVictory Road - 1FRubyGrass Lv.36 Cave5%Late
Step 2Catch or Evolve LoudredVictory Road - 1FSapphireGrass Lv.40 Cave10%LateVictory Road - 1FRubyGrass Lv.40 Cave10%Lateor evolve from Whismur (Step 1)
Step 3Exploud ✓
Exploud Guide
For Ruby & Sapphire, we rate Exploud D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Ruby & Sapphire. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 104 HP stands out.
In Ruby & Sapphire, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Exploud. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Soundproof protects against sound-based moves. That's the one you want on Exploud. Scrappy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
At base 68 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Exploud is a physical attacker with base 91 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Ruby & Sapphire, Exploud has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Exploud spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves