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No. 0768 · Generation VII · Alola

Golisopod

The Hard Scale Pokémon

TL;DR. Golisopod is a bug/water-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 530. With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.

Bug Water

With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.

Height2.0 m

Weight108.0 kg

AbilitiesEmergency Exit

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 530. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75

Attack 125

Defense 140

Sp. Attack 60

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 40

Total530

530 base stat total, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 20th among Bug-types.

140 base Defense, Golisopod's strongest stat, ranking 4th of 241 Bug-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Golisopod 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, Golisopod reaches 3,162 CP at level 40 and 3,618 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack218

GO Defense226

GO Stamina181

Max CP (L40)3,162

Max CP (L50)3,575

Best buddy (L51)3,618

Raid catch CP 1,727–1,807 (L20). Weather boosted 2,159–2,259 (L25).

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Competitive

Golisopod in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Golisopod across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #52 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #52 89.4 score

Ultra League #47 89.8 score

Master League #80 77.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Golisopod.

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

What type is Golisopod?

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

What is Golisopod weak to?

Golisopod takes 2× damage from Electric, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Golisopod resistant to?

Golisopod resists Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Golisopod evolve?

Golisopod evolves from Wimpod (Level 30). Golisopod evolves into Mega Golisopod (Mega Evolve with Golisopodite (battle-only)).

What generation is Golisopod from?

Golisopod was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0768.

What are Golisopod's base stats?

Golisopod has HP 75, Attack 125, Defense 140, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 90, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 530.

What are Golisopod's abilities?

Golisopod can have the ability Emergency Exit.

Is Golisopod legendary or mythical?

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

What is Golisopod's best stat?

Golisopod's highest base stat is Defense at 140, which ranks 4th of 241 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Golisopod good?

Golisopod has a base stat total of 530, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 20th among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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