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No. 0472 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Gliscor

The Fang Scorpion Pokémon

TL;DR. Gliscor is a ground/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 510. It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!

Ground Flying

It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!

Height2.0 m
Weight42.5 kg
AbilitiesHyper Cutter, Sand Veil
HiddenPoison Heal
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75
Attack 95
Defense 125
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 95
Total510
510 base stat total, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Ground-types.
125 base Defense, Gliscor's strongest stat, ranking 10th of 181 Ground-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Gliscor 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, Gliscor reaches 2,692 CP at level 40 and 3,080 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack185
GO Defense222
GO Stamina181
Max CP (L40)2,692
Max CP (L50)3,043
Best buddy (L51)3,080
Raid catch CP 1,464–1,538 (L20). Weather boosted 1,831–1,923 (L25).

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Competitive

Gliscor in competitive play.

Gliscor is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #207 in the Great League.

Ubers
Defensive
Earthquake / Toxic / Spikes / Protect
  • ItemToxic Orb
  • AbilityPoison Heal
  • NatureImpish
  • TeraWater, Fairy
OU
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Facade / Knock Off / Protect
  • ItemToxic Orb
  • AbilityPoison Heal
  • NatureCareful
  • EVs244 HP / 36 Def / 228 SpD
  • TeraNormal
Utility
Spikes / Knock Off / Toxic / Protect
  • ItemToxic Orb
  • AbilityPoison Heal
  • NatureCareful
  • TeraWater, Fairy
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #207 84.6 score
Ultra League #194 83.7 score
Master League #314 52.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Gliscor.

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

What type is Gliscor?

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

What is Gliscor weak to?

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

What is Gliscor resistant to?

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

How does Gliscor evolve?

Gliscor evolves from Gligar (Hold Razor Fang, level up at night). Gliscor is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Gliscor from?

Gliscor was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0472.

What are Gliscor's base stats?

Gliscor has HP 75, Attack 95, Defense 125, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 75, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 510.

What are Gliscor's abilities?

Gliscor can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Sand Veil, plus the Hidden Ability Poison Heal.

Is Gliscor legendary or mythical?

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

What is Gliscor's best stat?

Gliscor's highest base stat is Defense at 125, which ranks 10th of 181 Ground-type Pokémon.

Is Gliscor good?

Gliscor has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Ground-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

See the full Q&A page for Gliscor →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

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

In battle.

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

4× Devastating
Ice
2× Weak to
Water
½× Resists
Fighting Poison Bug
0× Immune to
Electric Ground
Comparison

Gliscor vs. the average Ground-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 181 Ground-type Pokémon.

Stat Gliscor Ground avg Difference
HP 75 73 +2
Attack 95 81 +14
Defense 125 73 +52
Special Attack 45 66 -21
Special Defense 75 67 +8
Speed 95 72 +23
Total 510 432 +78
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Game appearances

Gliscor appears in 17 games.

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

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
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Gliscor in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.

Black, White
Unova Route 11Unova Route 15
Black 2, White 2
Unova Route 11Unova Route 15Unova Route 23
Pokémon anime

Gliscor appears in 38 episodes.

From DP064 (2008-01-24) through JN131 (2022-11-04).

+ 26 more episodes
Browse all 38 on /anime →

TCG Pocket appearances

3 Gliscor cards across TCG Pocket.

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