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.
In the past, people would use the loud voices of these Pokémon as a means of communication between distant cities.
This Pokémon can do more than just shout. To communicate with others of its kind, it’ll emit all sorts of sounds from the holes in its body.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Cobalion can KO Exploud with Close Combat (128-150%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x128-150%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Fighting is super effective against ExploudView Urshifu → | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Circle Throw, Disarming Voice, Endeavor and 5 more.
Sword & Shield Exploud Best Moveset
Exploud's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Boomburst is the go-to spam option, with Water coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Exploud best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Hyper Voice
- Work Up
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Exploud won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Exploud in Sword & Shield
You're catching Whismur first, not Exploud. Whismur appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Exploud in Sword & Shield
Whismur is your first catch on the way to Exploud. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-18 across 18 total spots in the chain.
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Step 2Evolve into Loudred
Step 3Exploud ✓
Exploud Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Exploud C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Boomburst with Choice Specs is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 special attacker with base 91 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Sword & Shield, run Boomburst, Fire Blast, Focus Blast, and Surf on Exploud. Boomburst is the most common pick at 25% usage. Boomburst provides reliable STAB damage.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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