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.
SKIPLOOM’s flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this POKéMON is sometimes used as a thermometer.
SKIPLOOM’s flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this POKéMON is sometimes used as a thermometer.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Ruby & Sapphire, Charizard can KO Skiploom with Fire Blast (180-213%). Regice's Ice Beam also KOs at 282-332%.
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x180-213%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves View Gyarados builds →
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 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Regice builds →Ice Beam 4x282-332%KO Thunderbolt47-55% Explosion85-100%KO | ||
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Regirock builds →Explosion172-202%KO Rock Slide 2x155-183%KO Superpower41-49% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain14-16% Sludge Bomb 2x104-122%KO | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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 27 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Double-Edge and 4 more.
Ruby & Sapphire Skiploom Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Skiploom gets Amnesia and Confusion exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Psychic coverage rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Giga Drain.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Skiploom in Ruby & Sapphire
Skiploom isn't available in the wild in Ruby & Sapphire. Start by transferring Hoppip from Gold, Crystal, or HeartGold. The evolution path from Hoppip to Skiploom is covered in the steps below.
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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire. 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.
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- 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