Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Poipole's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Poison Pin Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Speed EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Ultra Beast is well enough liked to be chosen as a first partner in its own world.
An Ultra Beast that lives in a different world, it cackles wildly as it sprays its opponents with poison from the needles on its head.
Poipole Weakness
Poipole's Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground and Psychic. The Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Poipole's Poison typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Solgaleo builds →Psychic 2x111-131%KO Zen Headbutt 2x116-137%KO Psyshock 2x99-116%KO Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Garchomp builds →Dig 2x111-131%KO Bulldoze 2x84-99% Sand Tomb 2x50-59% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x120-142%KO Mud Bomb 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x73-87% Mud Shot 2x56-65% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Metagross builds →Psychic 2x96-114%KO Zen Headbutt 2x115-135%KO Psyshock 2x86-101%KO Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Land's Wrath 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x89-106%KO Bulldoze 2x68-80% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Excadrill can KO Poipole with Earthquake (171-201%). Starmie threatens a KO with Hydro Pump (99-116%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x171-201%KO Rapid Spin29-34% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin17-20% Ice Beam54-63% Thunderbolt54-63% Hydro Pump99-116%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb29-35% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
A Poison type with 420 stats, Poipole has a chain leading to Naganadel. Breeding won't work. The evolved forms gain up to 120 total stats over Poipole. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Poipole Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Poipole learns Sludge Bomb and Sludge Wave naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dragon and Flying coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Poipole in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Poipole is handed to you at Ultra Megalopolis. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
Best Locations to Catch Poipole in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Poipole Guide
At 420 BST, Poipole is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Naganadel before bringing it to any serious fight.
Beast Boost raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon. That's the one you want on Poipole. It's the only ability Poipole has.
Poipole is a mixed attacker with base 73 Attack and 73 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 73 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, For a casual playthrough, Poipole works as a placeholder. Poison coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Naganadel. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Poipole has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Poipole has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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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 6ORAS
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