TL;DR. Exploud is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 490. EXPLOUD triggers earthquakes with the tremors it creates by bellowing. If this POKéMON violently inhales from the ports on its body, it’s a sign that it is preparing to let loose a huge bellow.
EXPLOUD triggers earthquakes with the tremors it creates by bellowing. If this POKéMON violently inhales from the ports on its body, it’s a sign that it is preparing to let loose a huge bellow.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. 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.
Exploud 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, Exploud reaches 2,347 CP at level 40 and 2,685 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Whismur family appeared on July 17, 2021.
- Whismur
- Loudred and Exploud by encounter
- Shadow
Exploud in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Exploud across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #801 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Exploud.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Exploud, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Exploud?
Exploud is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Exploud weak to?
Exploud takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Exploud resistant to?
Exploud is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Exploud evolve?
Exploud evolves from Loudred (Level 40). Exploud is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Exploud from?
Exploud was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0295.
What are Exploud's base stats?
Exploud has HP 104, Attack 91, Defense 63, Special Attack 91, Special Defense 73, and Speed 68. Total base stat total: 490.
What are Exploud's abilities?
Exploud can have the ability Soundproof, plus the Hidden Ability Scrappy.
Is Exploud legendary or mythical?
No. Exploud is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Exploud's best stat?
Exploud's highest base stat is HP at 104, which ranks 18th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Exploud good?
Exploud has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Exploud 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 Exploud is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Exploud vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Exploud | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 104 | 77 | +27 |
| Attack | 91 | 74 | +17 |
| Defense | 63 | 60 | +3 |
| Special Attack | 91 | 59 | +32 |
| Special Defense | 73 | 64 | +9 |
| Speed | 68 | 69 | -1 |
| Total | 490 | 403 | +87 |
Exploud appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Exploud is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 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
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Exploud.
Every main-series game Exploud is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveLoudred (Level 40)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
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 VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveLoudred (Level 40)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveLoudred (Level 40)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveLoudred (Level 40)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveLoudred (Level 40)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Exploud appears in 7 episodes.
From AG066 (2004-03-04) through XY045 (2014-10-09).
TCG Pocket appearances
Exploud in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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