Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Slurpuff flexibility. Defense barely edges ahead. But Speed isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 2 Defense EVs.
By taking in a person’s scent, it can sniff out their mental and physical condition. It’s hoped that this skill will have many medical applications.
Slurpuff’s fur contains a lot of air, making it soft to the touch and lighter than it looks.
Slurpuff Weakness
Poison and Steel moves hit Slurpuff for super-effective damage. The upside? Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. With 82 HP and balanced defenses, Slurpuff can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slurpuff View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x108-128%KO Iron Head 2x87-103%KO Flash Cannon 2x83-97% Metal Claw 2x55-65% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slurpuff View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x96-113%KO Sludge Bomb 2x53-62% Flash Cannon 2x71-84% Metal Claw 2x55-65% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slurpuff View Nihilego builds →Sludge Wave 2x107-126%KO Sludge Bomb 2x102-120%KO Poison Jab 2x42-50% Venoshock 2x75-88% | ||
 Crobat Poison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slurpuff View Crobat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x63-75% Cross Poison 2x54-63% Steel Wing 2x36-42% Venoshock 2x46-55% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slurpuff View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x92-109%KO Mirror Shot 2x76-90% Magnet Bomb 2x39-46% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Nidoking deals 40-47% with Ice Beam.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Slurpuff View Toxapex builds →Scald22-26% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slurpuff View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam40-47% Flamethrower40-47% | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Slurpuff View Metagross builds →Earthquake46-54% Bullet Punch 2x56-66% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Getting Slurpuff requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Swirlix. Breed this form to get Swirlix eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+32 over Swirlix), and Slurpuff peaks at 480 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Slurpuff to get Swirlix eggs easily using 50 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Belly Drum, Copycat and 1 more.
Sun & Moon Slurpuff Best Moveset
Start with max Attack and Speed EVs. Adamant nature gives Slurpuff the right physical lean, Sitrus Berry adds a one-time health recovery at low HP, and Unburden works in the background. Play Rough is the main damage option.
Best Build
Slurpuff best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Drain Punch
- Belly Drum
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Aromatherapy
- Wish
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Slurpuff misses out on After You and Belly Drum. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Slurpuff in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Slurpuff in Sun & Moon. Bring Swirlix over from X or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Slurpuff Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Slurpuff C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 480 BST, it fits the support role. Play Rough with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
Sweet Veil prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping. That's the one you want on Slurpuff. Unburden is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 72 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Slurpuff is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For Sun & Moon, Slurpuff has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Poison and Steel-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Slurpuff joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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 6XYDebut
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