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 enthusiasts can apparently tell where a Skiploom was born by the scent drifting from the flower on the Pokémon’s head.
When the weather grows cold, Skiploom’s flower closes and the Pokémon cannot photosynthesize, so it flies away to warmer regions.
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 |
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Glimmora builds →Sludge Wave 2x147-173%KO Power Gem 2x125-148%KO Rock Slide 2x72-85% Venoshock 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Glaceon Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Glaceon builds →Blizzard 4x341-402%KO Freeze-Dry 4x219-258%KO Ice Fang 4x133-157%KO Ice Shard 4x86-102%KO | ||
 Corviknight Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Corviknight builds →Brave Bird 2x161-189%KO Drill Peck 2x108-127%KO Pluck 2x82-97% Peck 2x48-58% | ||
 Kilowattrel Electric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Kilowattrel builds →Hurricane 2x143-168%KO Pluck 2x68-81% Dual Wingbeat 2x47-55% Peck 2x41-48% | ||
 Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Cloyster builds →Ice Beam 4x196-231%KO Icicle Crash 4x247-291%KO Aurora Beam 4x145-171%KO Ice Shard 4x118-138%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Rhyperior can KO Skiploom with Stone Edge (104-123%). Kyurem's Draco Meteor hits Skiploom for 54-63%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 4x36-42% Draco Meteor54-63% | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Braviary builds →U Turn20-24% Close Combat17-20% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x68-81% Psyshock30-36% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Scarlet & Violet 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 50 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Cotton Guard, Encore, Grassy Terrain and 5 more.
Scarlet & Violet Skiploom Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Skiploom's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Infiltrator adds passive value. Stun Spore gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Skiploom best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Stun Spore
- Strength Sap
- U Turn
- Memento
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Rage Powder
- Sleep Powder
- Tailwind
- Strength Sap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Skiploom gets Cotton Guard and Encore exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Fairy coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Leaf Storm and Solar Beam.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Skiploom in Scarlet & Violet
Skiploom starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Skiploom in Scarlet & Violet
Hoppip is your first catch on the way to Skiploom. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-50 across 64 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HoppipSouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%MidAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Water1%LateEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Water1%LateEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Cave1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Forest1%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Forest1%LateThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%Late
Step 2Skiploom ✓East Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%Midor 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet. 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