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.
It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs.
They live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed. When Golisopod and Grapploct battle, the loser becomes the winner’s meal.
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 |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Wingull Water | D | |
 Noibat Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noibat builds →Wing Attack 2x23-27% Gust 2x23-27% | ||
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
 Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Woobat builds →Air Cutter 2x38-45% Gust 2x26-32% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x58-70% Electroweb 2x30-36% Gust 2x32-39% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Noibat Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noibat builds →Wing Attack 2x19-23% Air Cutter 2x32-39% Gust 2x22-27% | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x36-43% Peck 2x22-27% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x51-60% Air Slash 2x56-67% Peck 2x14-18% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x60-71% Electroweb 2x29-35% Gust 2x33-39% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Noibat Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noibat builds →Wing Attack 2x18-21% Air Cutter 2x29-35% Gust 2x20-25% | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x33-39% Air Cutter 2x35-42% Peck 2x20-25% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x32-38% Air Slash 2x61-73% Wing Attack 2x23-27% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x50-59% Bounce 2x48-57% Wing Attack 2x34-41% Aerial Ace 2x34-41% | ||
 Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Cramorant builds →Fly 2x48-57% Drill Peck 2x41-49% Pluck 2x32-38% Peck 2x20-24% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x36-43% Air Slash 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x52-62% Gust 2x36-43% | ||
Noibat Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noibat builds →Fly 2x25-30% Air Slash 2x36-43% Wing Attack 2x18-22% Air Cutter 2x30-35% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x33-39% Air Slash 2x61-72% Wing Attack 2x22-26% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x50-59% Bounce 2x48-57% Wing Attack 2x34-41% Aerial Ace 2x34-41% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Cramorant builds →Fly 2x48-57% Drill Peck 2x41-49% Pluck 2x33-39% Peck 2x19-23% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x34-41% Air Slash 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x53-62% Gust 2x37-44% | ||
Noibat Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noibat builds →Fly 2x24-28% Air Slash 2x37-44% Wing Attack 2x17-21% Air Cutter 2x30-36% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x31-38% Air Slash 2x59-70% Wing Attack 2x22-26% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x48-56% Bounce 2x45-54% Wing Attack 2x34-40% Aerial Ace 2x34-40% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Cramorant builds →Fly 2x45-54% Drill Peck 2x40-47% Air Slash 2x53-63% Pluck 2x31-38% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x44-52% Acrobatics 2x27-33% Gust 2x31-38% | ||
Noibat Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noibat builds →Fly 2x23-28% Air Slash 2x34-40% Wing Attack 2x16-19% Air Cutter 2x27-33% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x32-38% Air Slash 2x59-70% Wing Attack 2x23-27% | ||
 Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Mantine builds →Bounce 2x26-32% Air Slash 2x53-63% Rock Slide 2x15-18% Wing Attack 2x19-23% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Cramorant builds →Fly 2x46-54% Drill Peck 2x42-50% Air Slash 2x55-65% Pluck 2x32-38% | ||
 Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Barbaracle builds →Rock Slide 2x46-54% Ancient Power 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Rock Blast 2x17-20% | ||
Noibat Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noibat builds →Fly 2x23-27% Air Slash 2x36-43% Wing Attack 2x17-20% Air Cutter 2x29-34% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x31-38% Air Slash 2x60-71% Wing Attack 2x21-25% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x47-56% Fly 2x31-38% Air Slash 2x74-88% Ancient Power 2x40-47% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noivern builds →Fly 2x40-48% Air Slash 2x62-73% Wing Attack 2x28-33% Air Cutter 2x49-58% | ||
Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Mantine builds →Bounce 2x26-31% Air Slash 2x53-63% Rock Slide 2x15-18% Wing Attack 2x19-23% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Cramorant builds →Fly 2x46-54% Drill Peck 2x42-50% Air Slash 2x56-67% Pluck 2x31-38% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Lunatone's Psychic hits Golisopod for 40-47%.
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Lunatone builds →Ice Beam13-16% Moonblast28-33% Psychic40-47% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Stunfisk builds →
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 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Tyranitar builds →Crunch47-55% Stone Edge 2x117-137%KO Earthquake19-23% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Jolteon builds →Thunder 2x147-174%KO | ||
Sword & Shield 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 47 partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Harden, Metal Claw and 2 more.
Sword & Shield Golisopod Best Moveset
Adamant nature gives Golisopod the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Heavy-Duty Boots adds hazard immunity on every switch-in, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Golisopod best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- First Impression
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- First Impression
- Leech Life
- Aqua Jet
- Liquidation
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 Bug Buzz and coverage across 9 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Golisopod in Sword & Shield
Golisopod appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Golisopod in Sword & Shield
Wimpod is your first catch on the way to Golisopod. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-58 across 42 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WimpodCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyThunderstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySnowstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyIntense SunCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySnowingCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyThunderstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySandstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyIntense SunCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyRainingCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySnowingCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyHeavy FogCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySandstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyOvercastCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyRainingCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyNormal WeatherCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyHeavy FogCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySnowstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyOvercastCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyNormal WeatherGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidRainingGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidRainingHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3135%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3135%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldOverworld Lv.20-24 Cave25%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2SwordOverworld Lv.20-24 Cave25%MidAll WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidRainingMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidRainingGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidNormal WeatherGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidSnowstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidIntense SunGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidSnowingGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidSandstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidRainingGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidHeavy FogGalar Mine No. 2SwordGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidRainingBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidRaining
Step 2Golisopod ✓Lake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water12%PostRainingLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water12%PostRainingor evolve from Wimpod (Step 1)
Golisopod Guide
In Sword & Shield, Golisopod has a 530 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Firstimpression with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Golisopod does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Golisopod hits 630 BST.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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.
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 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