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No. 0190 · Generation II · Johto

Aipom

The Long Tail Pokémon

TL;DR. Aipom is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 360. Its tail is so powerful that it can use it to grab a tree branch and hold itself up in the air.

Normal

Its tail is so powerful that it can use it to grab a tree branch and hold itself up in the air.

Height0.8 m

Weight11.5 kg

AbilitiesRun Away, Pickup

HiddenSkill Link

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 360. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 70

Defense 55

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 85

Total360

360 base stat total, the 684th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 81st among Normal-types.

85 base Speed, Aipom's strongest stat, ranking 40th of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Aipom 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, Aipom reaches 1,348 CP at level 40 and 1,542 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack136

GO Defense112

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)1,348

Max CP (L50)1,524

Best buddy (L51)1,542

Raid catch CP 718–770 (L20). Weather boosted 898–963 (L25).

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Competitive

Aipom in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Aipom across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #535 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #535 76.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Aipom.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Aipom, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Aipom?

Aipom is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Aipom weak to?

Aipom takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Aipom resistant to?

Aipom is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Aipom evolve?

Aipom evolves into Ambipom (Know Double Hit move, level up).

What generation is Aipom from?

Aipom was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0190.

What are Aipom's base stats?

Aipom has HP 55, Attack 70, Defense 55, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 55, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 360.

What are Aipom's abilities?

Aipom can have the abilities Run Away, Pickup, plus the Hidden Ability Skill Link.

Is Aipom legendary or mythical?

No. Aipom is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Aipom's best stat?

Aipom's highest base stat is Speed at 85, which ranks 40th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Aipom good?

Aipom has a base stat total of 360, the 684th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 81st among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Aipom as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Aipom in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Aipom in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Aipom in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Aipom 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Aipom is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fighting

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Aipom vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Aipom	Normal avg	Difference
HP	55	77	-22
Attack	70	74	-4
Defense	55	60	-5
Special Attack	40	59	-19
Special Defense	55	64	-9
Speed	85	69	+16
Total	360	403	-43

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Game appearances

Aipom appears in 26 games.

Every mainline release where Aipom is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2023 Teal Mask DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Aipom in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 16 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Eterna ForestFloaroma MeadowFuego IronworksSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 206Sinnoh Route 207Sinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 215Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Valley Windworks

Gold, Silver

Johto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Johto Route 42Johto Route 43Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 46

Crystal

Azalea TownJohto Route 33Johto Route 42Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 46

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Azalea TownJohto Route 33Johto Route 42Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 46Kanto Route 28MT Silver MountainsideMT Silver Outside

Emerald

Hoenn Safari Zone Expansion NorthHoenn Safari Zone Expansion South

FireRed, LeafGreen

Kanto Altering Cave F

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Poni Plains West