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No. 0194 · Generation II · Johto

Wooper

The Water Fish Pokémon
Water Ground
Weak to 4× Grass
All matchups
Wooper
Sprite

TL;DR. Wooper is a water/ground-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 210. This POKéMON lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.

Water Ground

This POKéMON lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.

Height0.4 m
Weight8.5 kg
AbilitiesDamp, Water Absorb
HiddenUnaware
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 210. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55
Attack 45
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 25
Sp. Defense 25
Speed 15
Total210
210 base stat total, the 1001st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 217th among Water-types.
55 base HP, Wooper's strongest stat, ranking 147th of 220 Water-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Wooper 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, Wooper reaches 641 CP at level 40 and 734 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack75
GO Defense66
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)641
Max CP (L50)725
Best buddy (L51)734
Raid catch CP 330–366 (L20). Weather boosted 412–458 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Wooper first appeared on December 11, 2020, during The Game Awards 2020.

  1. Wooper
  2. Quagsire by encounter
  3. Shadow

Shiny Paldean Wooper first appeared on November 5, 2023, during Wooper Community Day.

  1. Paldean Wooper
  2. Clodsire by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: May 23 to May 28, 2024, 1-star (Paldean Form).

DatesRaidEvent
May 23 to May 28, 20241-starPaldean FormUltra Space Wonders
Dec 9 to Dec 16, 20231-starRegular rotation
Nov 15 to Nov 19, 20231-starFashionable costumeFashion Week 2023
Sep 1 to Sep 16, 20231-starRegular rotation

Full Wooper GO history

Quick answers

Common questions about Wooper.

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

What type is Wooper?

Wooper is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Wooper weak to?

Wooper takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.

What is Wooper resistant to?

Wooper is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel.

How does Wooper evolve?

Wooper evolves into Quagsire (Level 20) or Clodsire (Level 20).

What generation is Wooper from?

Wooper was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0194.

What are Wooper's base stats?

Wooper has HP 55, Attack 45, Defense 45, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 25, and Speed 15. Total base stat total: 210.

What are Wooper's abilities?

Wooper can have the abilities Damp, Water Absorb, plus the Hidden Ability Unaware.

Is Wooper legendary or mythical?

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

What is Wooper's best stat?

Wooper's highest base stat is HP at 55, which ranks 147th of 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Wooper good?

Wooper has a base stat total of 210, the 1001st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 217th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Does Wooper's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. Damp does not change its matchups. With Water Absorb, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage. Unaware does not change its matchups.

See the full Q&A page for Wooper →
Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Wooper in Gold
Gen II Gold
Wooper in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Wooper in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Wooper in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Wooper in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Wooper in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Wooper 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Wooper is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability

Damp: does not change its type matchups.

Water Absorb: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.

Unaware: does not change its type matchups.

4× Devastating
Grass
½× Resists
Fire Poison Rock Steel
0× Immune to
Electric
4× Devastating
Grass
½× Resists
Fire Poison Rock Steel
0× Immune to
Water Electric
Comparison

Wooper vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Wooper Water avg Difference
HP 55 71 -16
Attack 45 77 -32
Defense 45 77 -32
Special Attack 25 67 -42
Special Defense 25 68 -43
Speed 15 64 -49
Total 210 424 -214
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Game appearances

Wooper appears in 28 games.

Every mainline release where Wooper 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 VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Wooper.

Every main-series game Wooper is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • In-game tradeTrade Paldean Wooper in Cascarrafa
    • WildKitakami Road, Reveler's Road, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Chilling Waterhead, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Teal Mask)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • WildWest Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Giant's Cap
    • RaidDusty Bowl, Rolling Fields, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildSoothing Wetlands (The Isle of Armor)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 212, Great Marsh
    • WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the Defog)
  • Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildFriend Safari (Ground) (needs another player)
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable
    • WildWhite Forest (Surfing)

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 212, Great Marsh
  • PlatinumObtainable
    • WildGreat Marsh
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • GiftHatch Egg received from Primo in Violet City
    • WildRoute 32, Cliff Edge Gate, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave
    • WildCliff Cave (morning) (day)
    • WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Meadow, default (night) and with 3 Waterside points; Surfing in Meadow, Marshland, or Wetland - default; tall grass in Marshland or Wetland - default (night))
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · SapphireTrade
  • EmeraldObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone extension
  • FireRedObtainable
    • WildFour Island, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley

    FireRed exclusive

  • LeafGreenTrade

    FireRed exclusive

Generation IIObtainable
  • Gold · SilverObtainable
    • WildRoute 32 (night)
    • WildRuins of Alph, Union Cave (Surfing)
  • CrystalObtainable
    • WildRoute 32, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave (night)
    • WildRuins of Alph, Union Cave (Surfing)
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and FireRed. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Wooper appears in 37 episodes.

From EP148 (2000-05-04) through HZ154 (2026-10-23).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Wooper has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Wooper sleeps as a Slumbering type.

TCG Pocket appearances

Wooper in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Wooper TCG Pocket card from Everyday Wonders
Wooper
◆ Common
Wooper TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Wooper
◆ Common
Paldean Wooper TCG Pocket card from Paldean Wonders
Paldean Wooper
◆ Common
Paldean Wooper TCG Pocket card from Paldean Wonders
Paldean Wooper
☆ Full Art
Paldean Wooper TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Paldean Wooper
◆ Common
Paldean Wooper TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Paldean Wooper
◆ Common
Paldean Wooper TCG Pocket card from Secluded Springs
Paldean Wooper
✦ Shiny
Wooper TCG Pocket card from Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Wooper
◆ Common
Paldean Wooper TCG Pocket card from Shining Revelry
Paldean Wooper
◆ Common