Stats & Training
Defense leads and Sp. Atk gets almost nothing. That's Gliscor's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Defense EVs.
If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.
If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.
Gliscor Weakness
Gliscor is weak to Ice and Water. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Ground-type moves entirely. Gliscor's physical bulk (base 125 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Tirtouga builds →Water Gun 2x30-36% Aqua Jet 2x26-32% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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 Panpour Water | D | |
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 Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Gliscor View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x38-45% Water Gun 2x33-41% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Tirtouga builds →Water Gun 2x27-32% Aqua Jet 2x27-32% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Panpour builds →Scald 2x51-61% Water Gun 2x27-32% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x34-41% Water Pulse 2x45-53% Water Gun 2x30-36% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Tympole builds →Bubble Beam 2x41-49% Bubble 2x27-32% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Tirtouga builds →Water Gun 2x26-32% Aqua Jet 2x24-28% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Panpour builds →Scald 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x26-32% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x33-39% Water Pulse 2x41-49% Water Gun 2x29-35% | ||
Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Tympole builds →Muddy Water 2x53-64% Bubble Beam 2x39-46% Bubble 2x26-32% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Tirtouga builds →Scald 2x49-59% Brine 2x41-49% Water Gun 2x26-31% Aqua Jet 2x23-28% | ||
 Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Vanillite builds →Avalanche 4x53-62% Icy Wind 4x78-93% Icicle Spear 4x26-31% | ||
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Ducklett builds →Scald 2x44-53% Bubble Beam 2x36-43% Water Pulse 2x34-40% Water Gun 2x23-28% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x70-84% Brine 2x58-68% Water Gun 2x36-43% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x49-59% Aqua Jet 2x23-28% | ||
Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Vanillite builds →Ice Beam 4x127-150%KO Avalanche 4x52-61% Icy Wind 4x80-94% Icicle Spear 4x23-28% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Ducklett builds →Scald 2x44-53% Bubble Beam 2x37-44% Water Pulse 2x32-39% Water Gun 2x23-28% | ||
 Cubchoo Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Cubchoo builds →Brine 2x30-35% Icy Wind 4x75-89% Powder Snow 4x56-67% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x73-86% Brine 2x58-69% Water Gun 2x37-44% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x52-61% Aqua Jet 2x23-28% | ||
 Cryogonal Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Cryogonal builds →Blizzard 4x201-237%KO Ice Beam 4x166-197%KO Aurora Beam 4x119-141%KO Frost Breath 4x111-131%KO | ||
 Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x158-187%KO Surf 2x43-50% Icicle Crash 4x133-156%KO Brine 2x31-37% | ||
 Vanillish Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Vanillish builds →Blizzard 4x176-207%KO Ice Beam 4x145-171%KO Avalanche 4x55-66% Frost Breath 4x98-116%KO | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x47-55% Scald 2x43-50% Bubble Beam 2x36-43% Water Pulse 2x32-38% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x61-73% Surf 2x61-73% Scald 2x55-66% Bubble Beam 2x45-53% | ||
Cryogonal Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Cryogonal builds →Blizzard 4x204-240%KO Ice Beam 4x168-198%KO Aurora Beam 4x125-148%KO Frost Breath 4x113-134%KO | ||
Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x161-189%KO Surf 2x44-52% Icicle Crash 4x137-162%KO Brine 2x32-38% | ||
Vanillish Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Vanillish builds →Blizzard 4x180-212%KO Ice Beam 4x148-175%KO Avalanche 4x58-69% Frost Breath 4x102-120%KO | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Ducklett builds →Surf 2x48-58% Scald 2x43-51% Bubble Beam 2x35-42% Water Pulse 2x33-39% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x62-74% Surf 2x62-74% Scald 2x56-67% Bubble Beam 2x47-55% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Excadrill builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Rock Slide16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Mienshao builds →U Turn9-11% High Jump Kick26-30% Stone Edge26-31% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Hippowdon builds →
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Black & White Evolution
Getting Gliscor requires a held item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Gligar. Breed this form to get Gligar eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+20 over Gligar), and Gliscor peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gliscor to get Gligar eggs easily using 65 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Baton Pass, Counter and 11 more.
Black & White Gliscor Best Moveset
Gliscor's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Toxic Orb provides self-poison for Guts or Poison Heal activation, Poisonheal helps it stick around, and spread EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Gliscor best EVs are HP and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Gliscor cleanly, with Earthquake and Dig anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gliscor in Black & White
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Gliscor in endgame routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Gliscor in Black & White
Gligar is your first catch on the way to Gliscor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 47-60 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GligarRoute 11BlackGrass Lv.47-50 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 11WhiteGrass Lv.47-50 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 15WhiteGrass Lv.47-49 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 15BlackGrass Lv.47-49 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 11BlackGrass Lv.57-60 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 11WhiteGrass Lv.57-60 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 15WhiteGrass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 15BlackGrass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Gliscor ✓Route 11BlackGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 11WhiteGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 15BlackGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 15WhiteGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Gligar (Step 1)
Gliscor Guide
In Black & White, Poison Heal changes the entire equation for Gliscor. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a pivot. Earthquake with Toxic Orb is the standard set.
Poison Heal is what you want on Gliscor. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Hyper Cutter, Sand Veil) work on paper but Poison Heal is what makes Gliscor worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Gliscor is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
In Black & White, Poison Heal is the hidden ability. It heals for 1/8 max HP after each turn when poisoned in place of damage. Worth hunting for if you want Gliscor to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Gliscor appears in 12 titles across 7 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
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