Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Skiploom's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
Skiploom Weakness
Skiploom is weak to Ice, Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Lapras builds →Blizzard 4x245-290%KO Ice Beam 4x202-238%KO Ice Shard 4x114-134%KO | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
 Chatot Normal | D | |
 Natu Psychic | D | |
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x97-114%KO Flamethrower 2x83-98% Flame Wheel 2x60-72% Ember 2x38-47% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Lapras builds →Blizzard 4x247-291%KO Ice Beam 4x203-240%KO Ice Shard 4x116-137%KO | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x137-163%KO Flamethrower 2x113-133%KO Ember 2x54-64% Fire Spin 2x47-56% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 2x94-111%KO Rock Throw 2x80-94% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x80-94% Peck 2x43-51% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Lapras builds →Blizzard 4x243-286%KO Ice Beam 4x200-236%KO Ice Shard 4x108-129%KO | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x136-161%KO Flamethrower 2x112-132%KO Fire Punch 2x108-129%KO Ember 2x51-61% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 2x90-107%KO Rock Throw 2x75-89% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Golbat builds →Fly 2x112-132%KO Wing Attack 2x75-89% Air Cutter 2x54-64% Aerial Ace 2x75-89% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Chatot builds →Fly 2x96-114%KO Chatter 2x75-89% Pluck 2x67-79% Aerial Ace 2x67-79% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Lapras builds →Blizzard 4x244-287%KO Ice Beam 4x200-236%KO Ice Shard 4x114-134%KO | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x138-163%KO Flamethrower 2x114-134%KO Fire Punch 2x111-131%KO Ember 2x51-61% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x114-134%KO Rock Tomb 2x91-109%KO Rock Throw 2x78-93% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Golbat builds →Fly 2x114-134%KO Wing Attack 2x78-93% Air Cutter 2x56-67% Aerial Ace 2x78-93% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Chatot builds →Fly 2x100-118%KO Chatter 2x78-93% Pluck 2x67-80% Aerial Ace 2x67-80% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Lapras builds →Blizzard 4x235-277%KO Ice Beam 4x196-231%KO Ice Shard 4x105-125%KO | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x134-158%KO Flamethrower 2x109-129%KO Fire Punch 2x105-125%KO Ember 2x49-59% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x123-145%KO Fly 2x80-96% Air Slash 2x84-99% Aerial Ace 2x56-66% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x80-96% Fly 2x112-132%KO Wing Attack 2x75-89% Air Cutter 2x56-66% | ||
Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Chatot builds →Fly 2x95-112%KO Chatter 2x75-89% Pluck 2x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x64-76% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x115-136%KO Air Slash 2x50-59% Air Cutter 2x41-48% Pluck 2x76-91% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Jynx builds →Blizzard 4x308-362%KO Ice Beam 4x255-300%KO Ice Punch 4x139-164%KO Avalanche 4x110-130%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Lapras builds →Blizzard 4x241-283%KO Ice Beam 4x197-232%KO Avalanche 4x163-192%KO Ice Shard 4x110-130%KO | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x197-232%KO Fly 2x86-102%KO Ice Beam 4x163-192%KO Avalanche 4x120-142%KO | ||
 Swinub IceGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Swinub builds →Blizzard 4x120-142%KO Ice Beam 4x101-119%KO Rock Tomb 2x37-43% Icy Wind 4x62-74% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gliscor threatens a KO with Ice Fang (126-148%). Aerodactyl's Stone Edge also KOs at 195-229%.
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Gliscor builds →Ice Fang 4x126-148%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x195-229%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 4x173-203%KO Pursuit43-51% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Charizard builds →Air Slash 2x161-189%KO Flamethrower 2x192-227%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Skiploom sits between Hoppip and Jumpluff in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. Speed has grown the most so far (+30), but there's still another 120 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Skiploom to get Hoppip eggs easily using 35 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aromatherapy, Confusion and 6 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Skiploom Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Skiploom gets Amnesia and Aromatherapy exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Bug coverage rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Energy Ball.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Skiploom in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Skiploom tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Skiploom in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Skiploom, start by catching Hoppip through walking encounters at Lv. 6-26. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HoppipRoute 33SoulSilverGrass Lv.6-8 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 33HeartGoldGrass Lv.6-8 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 32SoulSilverGrass Lv.6 RouteUncommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 32HeartGoldGrass Lv.6 RouteUncommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 48SoulSilverGrass Lv.20 RouteUncommonMidRoute 48HeartGoldGrass Lv.20 RouteUncommonMidRoute 13HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 13SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 15SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 15HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 14HeartGoldGrass Lv.24 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 14SoulSilverGrass Lv.24 RouteUncommonMidMorning/day
Step 2Skiploom ✓Route 14SoulSilverGrass Lv.26 RouteRareMidMorning/dayRoute 14HeartGoldGrass Lv.26 RouteRareMidMorning/dayor evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
Skiploom Guide
Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff at level 27. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 340 BST.
Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff at level 27. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, For a casual playthrough, Skiploom works as a placeholder. Grass/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Jumpluff. That's where the stats start mattering.
Skiploom is catchable in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Skiploom appears in 16 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 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