TL;DR. Skiploom is a grass/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 340. The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluc tuates up and down.
The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluc tuates up and down.
Stat spread.
Total of 340. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Skiploom in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Skiploom reaches 976 CP at level 40 and 1,116 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Hoppip family appeared on February 12, 2022.
- Hoppip
- Shadow
- Skiploom and Jumpluff by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 15 to Sep 22, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 to Sep 22, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Skiploom.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Skiploom, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Skiploom?
Skiploom is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Skiploom weak to?
Skiploom takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock.
What is Skiploom resistant to?
Skiploom is immune to Ground. It also resists Water, Fighting, Grass.
How does Skiploom evolve?
Skiploom evolves from Hoppip (Level 18). Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff (Level 27).
What generation is Skiploom from?
Skiploom was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0188.
What are Skiploom's base stats?
Skiploom has HP 55, Attack 45, Defense 50, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 65, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 340.
What are Skiploom's abilities?
Skiploom can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.
Is Skiploom legendary or mythical?
No. Skiploom is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Skiploom's best stat?
Skiploom's highest base stat is Speed at 80, which ranks 79th of 230 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Skiploom good?
Skiploom has a base stat total of 340, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 164th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Skiploom as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Skiploom is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Skiploom vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 230 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Skiploom | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| Attack | 45 | 76 | -31 |
| Defense | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Speed | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Total | 340 | 425 | -85 |
Skiploom appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Skiploom is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Skiploom.
Every main-series game Skiploom is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Three, Area Five
- WildEast Province: Area One, Area Two
- WildWest Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildRoute 205 (North) (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Shining PearlObtainable
- WildFuego Ironworks (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveHoppip (Level 18)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainable
- DiamondObtainable
- WildRoute 205 (North) (Poké Radar)
- PearlObtainable
- WildFuego Ironworks (Poké Radar)
- PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveHoppip (Level 18)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 14 (morning) (day)
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Meadow, default (morning) (day) and with 8 Forest points; Surfing in Meadow with 3 Waterside points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveHoppip (Level 18)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoute 14 (morning) (day)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Skiploom appears in 22 episodes.
From EP180 (2000-12-21) through HZ155 (2026-10-30).
TCG Pocket appearances
Skiploom in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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