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.
The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win.
Its claws, which it can extend and retract at will, are its greatest weapons. Golisopod is sometimes accompanied by Wimpod.
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% Thunder Fang 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x88-104%KO Wing Attack 2x22-26% Sky Drop 2x22-26% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Noivern builds →Hurricane 2x90-106%KO Air Slash 2x63-74% Wing Attack 2x27-32% Air Cutter 2x51-60% | ||
 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 (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Dartrix builds →Brave Bird 2x56-66% Pluck 2x29-34% Peck 2x19-22% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Golisopod cleanly, with First Impression and Surf anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Golisopod in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Golisopod doesn't appear wild. Catch Wimpod instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Golisopod. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Golisopod in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Golisopod, start by catching Wimpod through fixed encounters at Lv. 17-44. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WimpodDividing Peak TunnelUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 Cave100%MidDividing Peak TunnelUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 Cave100%MidRoute 8Ultra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 RouteMidRoute 8Ultra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 RouteMidPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.41-44 Water100%LatePoni Breaker CoastUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.41-44 Water100%Late
Step 2Golisopod ✓
Golisopod Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Golisopod has a 530 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Leechlife with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
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