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.
With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.
Stat spread.
Total of 530. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Wimpod family appeared on April 4, 2024.
- Wimpod
- Golisopod by encounter
- Shadow
Golisopod in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Golisopod across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #122 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Golisopod 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 Golisopod is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Golisopod vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 241 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Golisopod | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 65 | +10 |
| Attack | 125 | 71 | +54 |
| Defense | 140 | 71 | +69 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 66 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 67 | +23 |
| Speed | 40 | 64 | -24 |
| Total | 530 | 404 | +126 |
Golisopod appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Golisopod 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
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Golisopod.
Every main-series game Golisopod is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Water-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildLake of Outrage
- RaidRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field (Max Raid Battle)
- WildChallenge Beach, Courageous Cavern (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveWimpod (Level 30)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-C. Mega Golisopod: Regulation M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Golisopod appears in 4 episodes.
From SM115 (2019-03-31) through SM144 (2019-10-20).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Golisopod partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Golisopod partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Golisopod in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Golisopod
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