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No. 0207 · Generation II · Johto

Gligar

The Fly Scorpion Pokémon

TL;DR. Gligar is a ground/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 430. It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the star tled victim to inject poison.

Ground Flying

It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the star tled victim to inject poison.

Height1.1 m

Weight64.8 kg

AbilitiesHyper Cutter, Sand Veil

HiddenImmunity

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 430. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65

Attack 75

Defense 105

Sp. Attack 35

Sp. Defense 65

Speed 85

Total430

430 base stat total, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 96th among Ground-types.

105 base Defense, Gligar's strongest stat, ranking 22nd of 181 Ground-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Gligar 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, Gligar reaches 1,857 CP at level 40 and 2,124 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack143

GO Defense184

GO Stamina163

Max CP (L40)1,857

Max CP (L50)2,099

Best buddy (L51)2,124

Raid catch CP 1,000–1,061 (L20). Weather boosted 1,250–1,326 (L25).

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Competitive

Gligar in competitive play.

Gligar is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #101 in the Great League.

Physically Defensive

Spikes / Earthquake / U-turn / Toxic

ItemEviolite
AbilityImmunity
NatureImpish
EVs248 HP / 196 Def / 64 SpD
TeraWater, Ghost

Utility

Spikes / Earthquake / Toxic / U-turn

ItemEviolite
AbilityImmunity
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 204 Def / 36 SpD / 16 Spe
TeraWater

Physical Wall

Spikes / Earthquake / Knock Off / U-turn

ItemEviolite
AbilityImmunity
NatureImpish
TeraWater

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #101 88.1 score

Ultra League #631 67.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Gligar.

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

What type is Gligar?

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

What is Gligar weak to?

Gligar takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water.

What is Gligar resistant to?

Gligar is immune to Electric, Ground. It also resists Fighting, Poison, Bug.

How does Gligar evolve?

Gligar evolves into Gliscor (Hold Razor Fang, level up at night).

What generation is Gligar from?

Gligar was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0207.

What are Gligar's base stats?

Gligar has HP 65, Attack 75, Defense 105, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 65, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 430.

What are Gligar's abilities?

Gligar can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Sand Veil, plus the Hidden Ability Immunity.

Is Gligar legendary or mythical?

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

What is Gligar's best stat?

Gligar's highest base stat is Defense at 105, which ranks 22nd of 181 Ground-type Pokémon.

Is Gligar good?

Gligar has a base stat total of 430, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 96th among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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