Golisopod Evolution
Golisopod Abilities
This Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half.
Golisopod Moves
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Golisopod Sprites
With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.
It battles skillfully with its six arms, but spends most of its time peacefully meditating in caves deep beneath the sea.
The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win.
Its claws, which it can extend and retract at will, are its greatest weapons. Golisopod is sometimes accompanied by Wimpod.
It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs.
Golisopod's Japanese name is Gusokumusha (グソクムシャ). Here are all the official names for Golisopod across different languages:
Golisopod Breeding
How to Get Golisopod
Golisopod is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Golisopod in every game where it is available:
About Golisopod
Golisopod is a Bug/Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 530, Golisopod is classified as a Hard Scale Pokémon and is part of the Wimpod → Golisopod evolution line.
In competitive play, Golisopod is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 1.62% usage rate. Its key abilities are Emergency Exit, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Golisopod is weak to Electric, Flying, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Golisopod can learn 81 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include First Impression, Liquidation, Aqua Jet, Sucker Punch. Standing at 2m tall and weighing 108kg, Golisopod has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Alola region games.