Stats & Training
Golisopod's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.
It battles skillfully with its six arms, but spends most of its time peacefully meditating in caves deep beneath the sea.
Golisopod Weakness
Golisopod is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Golisopod's physical bulk (base 140 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x68-80% Rock Slide 2x37-44% Thunder Fang 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wingull (Brooklet Hill Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x88-104%KO Wing Attack 2x22-26% Sky Drop 2x22-26% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x54-64% Power Gem 2x83-98% Charge Beam 2x35-41% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 2x59-70% Wing Attack 2x47-56% Pluck 2x47-56% Ancient Power 2x56-66% | ||
 Dartrix Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Dartrix builds →Brave Bird 2x56-66% Pluck 2x29-34% Peck 2x19-22% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Greninja's Dark Pulse hits Golisopod for 51-60%. Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt also KOs at 109-129%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse51-60% Ice Beam19-23% Hydro Pump35-42% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x109-129%KO Volt Switch 2x86-101%KO Dazzling Gleam49-58% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x72-85% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball24-28% Discharge 2x72-85% Volt Switch 2x63-75% Thunderbolt 2x81-96% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Golisopod is the evolved form of Wimpod. Breeding produces Wimpod eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Wimpod gave Golisopod the biggest boost in Defense (+100), bringing the total to 530 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Golisopod to get Wimpod eggs easily using 77 partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Harden, Metal Claw and 2 more.
Sun & Moon Golisopod Best Moveset
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Golisopod threatens a wide range with max HP and Attack EVs and Sitrus Berry backing every hit.
Best Build
Golisopod best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- First Impression
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Golisopod. Aqua Jet and Harden come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through First Impression and Surf and coverage across 9 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Golisopod in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Golisopod. The 2-stage line runs through Wimpod, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 30 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Golisopod in Sun & Moon
To get Golisopod, start by catching Wimpod through fixed encounters at Lv. 17-43. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WimpodRoute 8SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 RouteMidRoute 8MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 RouteMidPoni Breaker CoastMoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.40-43 WaterLatePoni Breaker CoastSunInteract with Pokemon Lv.40-43 WaterLatePoni WildsMoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.40-43LatePoni WildsSunInteract with Pokemon Lv.40-43Late
Step 2Golisopod ✓
Golisopod Guide
In Sun & Moon, Golisopod has a 530 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Sun & Moon for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Leechlife with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Golisopod hits 630 BST, a solid jump from the base 530. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
In Sun & Moon, Golisopod's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 40 Speed, Golisopod won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Emergency Exit is the go-to ability for Golisopod. It this Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half. It's Golisopod's only ability.
In Sun & Moon, Golisopod fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Game Availability
Golisopod first appeared in Sun & Moon and spans 4 games across 4 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
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