Is Wimpod Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Bug/Water with AbilityWimp Out fleeing at half HP. Golisopod at level 30 replaces that with AbilityEmergency Exit, which is the same mechanic but on a powerhouse. The Wimpod stage is a chore, but the reward is Guzma's ace.
Wimpod trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
Lana's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
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Wimpod trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Mallow's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
Wimpod trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Wimpod trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Golisopod has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Golisopod has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Wimpod on Route 8 (interact, Lv 17-20). LIMITED. Interact with the overworld wimpod at route 8
Your Wimpod should hit Level 30 before you reach Acerola, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Wimpod in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Wimpod waits at 3 fixed spots in this game. Head to Dividing Peak Tunnel for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Obtain Wimpod in USUM
To get Wimpod, start by catching Wimpod through fixed encounters at Lv. 17-44. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Wimpod ✓Dividing Peak TunnelLv.17-20Interact with PokemonRoute 8Lv.17-20Interact with PokemonPoni Breaker CoastLv.41-44Interact with Pokemon
Step 2Evolve into Golisopod
Wimpod Weakness
Wimpod's Bug/Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Flying, and Rock. The Bug/Water typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
What is Wimpod Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Wimpod
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x239-282%KO Thunder Fang 2x114-135%KO Rock Tomb 2x106-127%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x290-343%KO Air Slash 2x161-192%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x118-141%KO Rock Tomb 2x80-94% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x248-293%KO Thunder Fang 2x122-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x111-130%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x309-365%KO Air Slash 2x172-204%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x126-150%KO Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x245-289%KO Thunder Fang 2x117-140%KO Rock Tomb 2x108-128%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x308-362%KO Air Slash 2x172-204%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x119-142%KO Rock Tomb 2x79-94% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x250-295%KO Thunder Fang 2x122-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x250-295%KO Smack Down 2x85-100%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x318-375%KO Air Slash 2x178-210%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x262-308%KO Thunder Fang 2x127-151%KO Rock Tomb 2x118-140%KO | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x262-308%KO Smack Down 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x332-390%KO Air Slash 2x186-219%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x257-303%KO Rock Slide 2x143-169%KO Thunder Fang 2x124-146%KO | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x257-303%KO Smack Down 2x88-103%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x320-378%KO Air Slash 2x179-211%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x417-491%KO Stone Edge 2x139-164%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x262-308%KO Stone Edge 2x193-228%KO Thunder Fang 2x127-150%KO | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x262-308%KO Smack Down 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Braviary builds →Fly 2x240-283%KO Rock Slide 2x135-159%KO | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x293-345%KO Thunderbolt 2x234-276%KO Stone Edge 2x217-255%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x526-619%KO Thunderbolt 2x116-137%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x424-498%KO Stone Edge 2x142-167%KO | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter | ||
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Terrakion can KO Wimpod with Stone Edge (317-373%). Talonflame threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (107-126%).
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Terrakion builds →Close Combat95-112%KO Stone Edge 2x317-373%KO Earthquake53-62% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz107-126%KO | ||
Wimpod Evolutions
Wimpod is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Golisopod. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 300 total stats over Wimpod. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wimpod easily with 77 breeding partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Harden, Metal Claw and 2 more to offspring.
USUM Wimpod Best Moveset
Bug/Water at 35 Attack with AbilityWimp Out switching out automatically at 50%% HP. The moveset at pre-evolution power does nothing. Golisopod one evolution away adds 125 Attack at 140 Defense.
Best Build
Wimpod best EVs are Defense and Speed
Support Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Spikes
- Taunt
- Scald
Moves List
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Jet and Harden from the egg pool give Wimpod something extra. Pair those with Surf and Leech Life for STAB and Normal and Steel coverage for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It will pick up anything it finds on the ground. Sometimes it finds coins, so Murkrow and Meowth will go after it.
An astonishingly cowardly Pokémon, Wimpod will whir its legs at high speeds to run away if anything comes near it.
Wimpod Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
Wimpod is a static encounter at Alola Dividing Peak Tunnel in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Wimpod appears at levels 17-20. Save before the encounter. These one-shot Pokemon don't respawn if you knock them out or run out of Poke Balls.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, For a casual playthrough, Wimpod works as a placeholder. Bug/Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Golisopod. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Wimpod has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Wimpod has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves