Mixed
Balanced
15Speed · Very Slow

Is Wooper Good in Crystal Playthrough?

Route 32, available early in Crystal. Water/Ground has only Grass as a weakness. Quagsire evolves at 20 and provides Ground coverage earlier than almost any other option. Crystal's move tutor adds MoveIce Beam for even better coverage.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEEEGESEESETEESSETEEGFalknerGym 1WooperCatchableBugsyGym 2WhitneyGym 3QuagsireEvolveMortyGym 4ChuckGym 5JasmineGym 6PryceGym 7ClairGym 8SurgeGym 9SabrinaGym 10ErikaGym 11JanineGym 12MistyGym 13BrockGym 14BlaineGym 15BlueGym 16WillE4KogaE4BrunoE4KarenE4
Falkner
Gym 1
Even

Wooper trades roughly evenly with Falkner's team.

Even
Pidgey
Lv 7
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleMud Slap
Even
Pidgeotto
Lv 9
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleMud SlapGust
Bugsy
Gym 2
Even

Wooper trades roughly evenly with Bugsy's team.

Even
Metapod
Lv 14
Bug
Shed Skin
TackleString ShotHarden
Even
Kakuna
Lv 14
BugPoison
Shed Skin
Poison StingString ShotHarden
Even
Scyther
Lv 16
BugFlying
Swarm
Quick AttackLeerFury Cutter
Whitney
Gym 3
Even

Wooper trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.

Even
Clefairy
Lv 18
Fairy
Cute Charm
Double SlapMimicEncoreMetronome
Risky
Miltank
Lv 20
Normal
Thick Fat
RolloutAttractStompMilk Drink
Morty
Gym 4
Good

Quagsire has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.

Easy KO
Gastly
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
LickSpiteMean LookCurse
Easy KO
Haunter
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisMimicCurseNight Shade
Even
Gengar
Lv 25
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
HypnosisShadow BallMean LookDream Eater
Easy KO
Haunter
Lv 23
GhostPoison
Levitate
SpiteMean LookMimicNight Shade
Chuck
Gym 5
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Chuck's team.

Even
Primeape
Lv 27
Fighting
Vital Spirit
LeerRageKarate ChopFury Swipes
Risky
Poliwrath
Lv 30
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
HypnosisMind ReaderSurfDynamic Punch
Jasmine
Gym 6
Strong

Quagsire resists most of Jasmine's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Easy KO
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
You Win
Steelix
Lv 35
SteelGround
Rock Head
ScreechSunny DayRock ThrowIron Tail
Pryce
Gym 7
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Pryce's team.

Even
Seel
Lv 27
Water
Thick Fat
HeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
Even
Dewgong
Lv 29
WaterIce
Thick Fat
HeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
You Win
Piloswine
Lv 31
IceGround
Oblivious
Icy WindFury AttackMistBlizzard
Clair
Gym 8
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.

Even
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveSurfSlamDragon Breath
Even
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveThunderboltSlamDragon Breath
Even
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveIce BeamSlamDragon Breath
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 40
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenSurfHyper BeamDragon Breath
Lt. Surge
Gym 9
Strong

Quagsire resists most of Lt. Surge's coverage and hits back hard.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 44
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveQuick AttackThunderboltThunder
You Win
Electrode
Lv 40
Electric
Soundproof
ScreechDouble TeamSwiftExplosion
You Win
Electrode
Lv 40
Electric
Soundproof
ScreechDouble TeamSwiftExplosion
Easy KO
Magneton
Lv 40
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Lock OnDouble TeamSwiftZap Cannon
You Win
Electabuzz
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder PunchLight ScreenThunder
Sabrina
Gym 10
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Espeon
Lv 46
Psychic
Synchronize
Sand AttackQuick AttackSwiftPsychic
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 46
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierReflectBaton PassPsychic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 48
Psychic
Synchronize
RecoverFuture SightPsychicReflect
Erika
Gym 11
Tough

Erika's team hits Quagsire's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Tangela
Lv 42
Grass
Chlorophyll
Vine WhipBindGiga DrainSleep Powder
Risky
Jumpluff
Lv 41
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Mega DrainLeech SeedCotton SporeGiga Drain
Risky
Victreebel
Lv 46
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisAcidRazor Leaf
Avoid
Bellossom
Lv 46
Grass
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisPetal DanceSolar Beam
Janine
Gym 12
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Janine's team.

Even
Crobat
Lv 36
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
ScreechSupersonicConfuse RayWing Attack
Even
Weezing
Lv 36
Poison
Levitate
SmogSludge BombToxicExplosion
Even
Weezing
Lv 36
Poison
Levitate
SmogSludge BombToxicExplosion
Even
Ariados
Lv 33
BugPoison
Swarm
Scary FaceGiga DrainString ShotNight Shade
Even
Venomoth
Lv 39
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ForesightDouble TeamGustPsychic
Misty
Gym 13
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Even
Golduck
Lv 42
Water
Damp
SurfDisablePsych UpPsychic
Even
Quagsire
Lv 42
WaterGround
Damp
SurfAmnesiaEarthquakeRain Dance
Even
Lapras
Lv 44
WaterIce
Water Absorb
SurfPerish SongBlizzardRain Dance
Risky
Starmie
Lv 47
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SurfConfuse RayRecoverIce Beam
Brock
Gym 14
Strong

Quagsire resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Graveler
Lv 41
RockGround
Rock Head
Defense CurlRock SlideRolloutEarthquake
Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 41
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Fury AttackScary FaceEarthquakeHorn Drill
You Win
Omastar
Lv 42
RockWater
Swift Swim
BiteSurfProtectSpike Cannon
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 44
RockGround
Rock Head
BindRock SlideBideSandstorm
Even
Kabutops
Lv 42
RockWater
Swift Swim
SlashSurfEndureGiga Drain
Blaine
Gym 15
Strong

Quagsire resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Magcargo
Lv 45
FireRock
Magma Armor
CurseSmogFlamethrowerRock Slide
Easy KO
Magmar
Lv 45
Fire
Flame Body
Thunder PunchFire PunchSunny DayConfuse Ray
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 50
Fire
Run Away
Quick AttackFire SpinFury AttackFire Blast
Blue
Gym 16
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.

Even
Pidgeot
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Quick AttackWhirlwindWing AttackMirror Move
Even
Alakazam
Lv 54
Psychic
Synchronize
DisableRecoverPsychicReflect
Easy KO
Rhydon
Lv 56
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Fury AttackSandstormRock SlideEarthquake
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 58
WaterFlying
Intimidate
TwisterHydro PumpRain DanceHyper Beam
Risky
Exeggutor
Lv 58
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayLeech SeedEgg BombSolar Beam
You Win
Arcanine
Lv 58
Fire
Intimidate
RoarSwiftFlamethrowerExtreme Speed
Will
Elite Four
Tough

Will's typing presses Quagsire's defenses.

Risky
Xatu
Lv 40
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
Quick AttackFuture SightConfuse RayPsychic
Even
Jynx
Lv 41
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Double SlapLovely KissIce PunchPsychic
Risky
Exeggutor
Lv 41
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
ReflectHypnosisEgg BombPsychic
Even
Slowbro
Lv 41
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
CurseAmnesiaBody SlamPsychic
Risky
Xatu
Lv 42
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
Quick AttackFuture SightConfuse RayPsychic
Koga
Elite Four
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Ariados
Lv 40
BugPoison
Swarm
Double TeamSpider WebBaton PassGiga Drain
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 41
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsychicGustSupersonicToxic
Risky
Forretress
Lv 43
BugSteel
Sturdy
ProtectSwiftExplosionSpikes
You Win
Muk
Lv 42
Poison
Stench
MinimizeAcid ArmorSludge BombToxic
Even
Crobat
Lv 44
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Double TeamQuick AttackWing AttackToxic
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Even
Hitmontop
Lv 42
Fighting
Intimidate
DigCounterTriple KickQuick Attack
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 42
Fighting
Limber
SwaggerDouble KickHigh Jump KickForesight
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 42
Fighting
Keen Eye
Thunder PunchIce PunchFire PunchMach Punch
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 43
RockGround
Rock Head
SandstormDragon BreathRock SlideEarthquake
Even
Machamp
Lv 46
Fighting
Guts
Rock SlideForesightVital ThrowCross Chop
Karen
Elite Four
Good

Quagsire has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.

Even
Umbreon
Lv 42
Dark
Synchronize
Sand AttackConfuse RayFeint AttackMean Look
Risky
Vileplume
Lv 42
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporePetal DanceAcidMoonlight
Easy KO
Gengar
Lv 45
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
LickSpiteCurseDestiny Bond
Even
Murkrow
Lv 44
DarkFlying
Insomnia
Quick AttackWhirlwindPursuitFeint Attack
You Win
Houndoom
Lv 47
DarkFire
Early Bird
RoarPursuitFlamethrowerCrunch
Catchable
Available after Badge 1
Type
WaterGround
Tier
E

Catch Wooper on Route 32 (walking, Lv 4, common).

View Wooper locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Falkner
    • TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
  • After Bugsy
    • TM28GroundDig120100%10
    • TM33IceIce Punch75100%15
  • After Morty
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
    • LV 31GroundEarthquake150100%10
  • After Jasmine
    • TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb90100%10
    • TM10NormalHidden Power60100%15
Evolve Wooper to Quagsire
Level 20
Type
WaterGround
Tier
A

Your Wooper should hit Level 20 before you reach Morty, at typical leveling pace.

View Quagsire locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Falkner
    • TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
  • After Bugsy
    • TM28GroundDig120100%10
    • TM33IceIce Punch75100%15
  • After Whitney
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
  • After Morty
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
    • LV 35GroundEarthquake150100%10
  • After Jasmine
    • TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb90100%10

How to Get Wooper in Crystal

high spawn rates in early-game routes across 7 locations. Wooper's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Where To Catch Wooper in C

Wooper is your first catch on the way to Wooper. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 4-30 across 21 total spots in the chain.

  1. Wooper
    Step 1Wooper
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    Lv.15Surfing on water
    Rate 60%
    Union Cave - 1F
    Lv.15-19Surfing on water
    Rate 60%
    Union Cave - B1F
    Lv.15-19Surfing on water
    Rate 60%
    Route 32
    Lv.4Grass
    Rate 30%
    Night
    Union Cave - 1F
    Lv.5Cave
    Rate 20%
    Night
    Union Cave - B1F
    Lv.8Cave
    Rate 20%
    Night
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    Lv.22Floor
    Rate 5%
    Night
  2. Quagsire
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Quagsire
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    Lv.15-20Surfing on water
    Rate 40%
    Union Cave - 1F
    Lv.15-24Surfing on water
    Rate 40%
    Union Cave - B1F
    Lv.15-24Surfing on water
    Rate 40%
    Union Cave - B2F
    Lv.20-24Surfing on water
    Rate 40%
    Route 27
    Lv.28-30Grass
    Rate 40%
    Night
    Route 13
    Lv.23-25Grass
    Rate 39%
    Night
    Route 14
    Lv.23-25Grass
    Rate 39%
    Night
    Route 15
    Lv.23-25Grass
    Rate 39%
    Night
    Route 32
    Lv.20-24Surfing on water
    Rate 30%
    Route 12
    Lv.25-29Surfing on water
    Rate 30%
    Route 13
    Lv.25-29Surfing on water
    Rate 30%
    Union Cave - B2F
    Lv.22Cave
    Rate 20%
    Night
    Route 26
    Lv.30Grass
    Rate 10%
    Night
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    Lv.22Floor
    Rate 5%
    Night
    or evolve from Wooper (Step 1)

Wooper Weakness

Type-wise, Wooper takes extra damage from Grass. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Water/Ground typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.

Wooper Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
0x (Immune)Electric
Gen II Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
  • Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def

What is Wooper Weak Against

Good
1Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
2xWeak
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Wooper Strong Against

6Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+5
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Wooper

Wooper Evolutions

Wooper is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Quagsire. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Wooper
WaterGround
Quagsire
WaterGround
HP
55
95+40
ATK
45
85+40
DEF
45
85+40
SP.ATK
25
65+40
SP.DEF
25
65+40
SPE
15
35+20
BST
210D-Tier
430C-Tier+220
ROLE
Balanced
Trick Room
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Wooper easily with 66 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Body Slam, Safeguard to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
3moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokinggolduckampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdrarhydonslowbroslowking

C Wooper Best Moveset

Water/Ground pre-evolution. The unique defensive typing (only weak to Grass) matters at Quagsire's level, not here.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Unknown
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Wooper
HardyNEUTRAL

Utility Moveset

  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • SurfSTAB
  • RestRecovery
  • Sludge Bomb

Moves List

The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Body Slam aren't available any other way for Wooper, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Earthquake and Surf for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
D6010025Water
Lv 11
Slam
D807520Normal
Lv 21
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Lv 31
Earthquake
S15010010Ground
Lv 41
Rain Dance
C5Water
Lv 51
Haze
C30Ice
Lv 51
Mist
30Ice

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM03
Curse
C10Ghost
TM40
Defense Curl
D40Normal
TM28
Dig
D9010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM01
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
TM26
Earthquake
S15010010Ground
TM20
Endure+4
D10Normal
HM05
Flash
D7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM02
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
D6010015Normal
TM33
Ice Punch
D7510015Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM31
Mud-Slap
D3010010Ground
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
S10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM08
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM04
Rollout
D309020Rock
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM35
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
S9010010Poison
TM13
Snore
4010015Normal
HM03
Surf
S14210015Water
TM34
Swagger
C8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
HM06
Whirlpool
D528515Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
Egg
Safeguard
D25Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP55
D
Attack45
D
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk25
F
Sp. Def25
F
Speed15
F
Total210
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight8.5 kg
Base XP42
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entry

A mucous membrane covers its body. Touching it barehanded will cause a shooting pain.

Pokemon Crystal

Wooper Crystal Guide

  • In Crystal, For a casual playthrough, Wooper works as a placeholder. Water/Ground coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Quagsire. That's where the stats start mattering.

  • Yes. Paldean Wooper is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 9. Plays completely differently from the original.

Game Availability

Available since Gold & Silver, Wooper appears in 17 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Paldean form in Generation 9.

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