TL;DR. Popplio is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 320. This Pokémon snorts body fluids from its nose, blowing balloons to smash into its foes. It’s famous for being a hard worker.
This Pokémon snorts body fluids from its nose, blowing balloons to smash into its foes. It’s famous for being a hard worker.
Stat spread.
Total of 320. 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.
Popplio 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, Popplio reaches 1,129 CP at level 40 and 1,291 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Popplio first appeared on August 31, 2024, during Popplio Community Day.
- Popplio
- Brionne and Primarina by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 9 to May 24, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 to May 24, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Popplio in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Popplio across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1055 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Popplio.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Popplio, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Popplio?
Popplio is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Popplio weak to?
Popplio takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Popplio resistant to?
Popplio resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Popplio evolve?
Popplio evolves into Brionne (Level 17).
What generation is Popplio from?
Popplio was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0728.
What are Popplio's base stats?
Popplio has HP 50, Attack 54, Defense 54, Special Attack 66, Special Defense 56, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 320.
What are Popplio's abilities?
Popplio can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Liquid Voice.
Is Popplio legendary or mythical?
No. Popplio is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Popplio's best stat?
Popplio's highest base stat is Special Attack at 66, which ranks 76th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Popplio good?
Popplio has a base stat total of 320, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 115th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Popplio 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 Popplio is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Popplio vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Popplio | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Attack | 54 | 72 | -18 |
| Defense | 54 | 72 | -18 |
| Special Attack | 66 | 71 | -5 |
| Special Defense | 56 | 69 | -13 |
| Speed | 40 | 66 | -26 |
| Total | 320 | 420 | -100 |
Popplio appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Popplio is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Popplio.
Every main-series game Popplio is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCoastal Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Coastal Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- GiftReward for finding at least 100 Alolan Diglett (if the chose Sobble) (The Isle of Armor; cannot be Shiny)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Hala in Iki Town
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Kukui in Route 1
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Popplio appears in 96 episodes.
From SM001 (2016-11-17) through SM144 (2019-10-20).
TCG Pocket appearances
Popplio in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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