Mixed
Balanced
15Speed · Very Slow

Is Wooper Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Water/Ground in the Sevii Islands after the National Dex. AbilityDamp prevents Explosion. AbilityWater Absorb heals from Water attacks. Quagsire at 20 has one weakness to Grass. The typing is excellent. The postgame timing is the problem.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSTGBEEGGEGEEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8WooperCatchableQuagsireEvolveLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Strong

Wooper resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
You Win
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Wooper's defenses.

Risky
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Avoid
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Good

Wooper has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
You Win
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Even
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Bad

Erika's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wooper here.

Avoid
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Avoid
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Avoid
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Wooper trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Risky
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
You Win
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Risky
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Risky
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Wooper trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Wooper has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Good

Wooper has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.

You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
You Win
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
You Win
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Quagsire has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Easy KO
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Even
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Easy KO
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Even
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Risky
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
You Win
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Risky
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
You Win
Charizard
Lv 75
FireFlying
Blaze
Fire BlastDragon ClawAerial AceEarthquake
Catchable
Post-game only
Type
WaterGround
Tier
E

Catch Wooper on Ruin Valley (walking, Lv 15, uncommon).

View Wooper locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Misty
    • TM03WaterWater Pulse90100%20
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig120100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb90100%10
    • LV 36GroundEarthquake150100%10
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Wooper to Quagsire
Level 20
Type
WaterGround
Tier
A

Your Wooper should hit Level 20 before you reach Lorelei, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig120100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
    • LV 42GroundEarthquake150100%10
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Wooper in FireRed & LeafGreen

FireRed players get exclusive access to Wooper. Three encounter rows split between Ruin Valley and Four Island, surf and walk methods both working. LeafGreen players need to trade for this one.

FireRed Exclusive — Trade with LeafGreen for Marill

2 locations to catch Wooper

Encountered via Surfing, tall grass encounters

Badge 8
Post-Game

Where To Catch Wooper in FRLG

The path to Wooper starts with Wooper at Lv. 5-25 via surfing and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Quagsire
    Step 2Evolve into Quagsire
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Quagsire egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.

Wooper Weakness

Type-wise, Wooper takes extra damage from Grass. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Water/Ground typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

Wooper Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
0x (Immune)Electric
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Wooper Weak Against

Good
1Weak
4Resist
2Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
2xWeak
None
¼xResist
None

What is Wooper Strong Against

6Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+5
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Wooper

Wooper Evolutions

Wooper is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Quagsire. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Wooper
WaterGround
Quagsire
WaterGround
HP
55
95+40
ATK
45
85+40
DEF
45
85+40
SP.ATK
25
65+40
SP.DEF
25
65+40
SPE
15
35+20
BST
210D-Tier
430C-Tier+220
ROLE
Balanced
Trick Room
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Wooper easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Body Slam, Curse and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokinggolduckampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdraswampertrhydonslowbro

FRLG Wooper Best Moveset

Water/Ground with AbilityWater Absorb healing from Water moves and Electric immunity from Ground. Quagsire takes over with real defensive stats.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Water Absorb
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Wooper
Impish+DEF

Wooper best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • AmnesiaUtility
  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • Sludge Bomb
  • ProtectFAST +4

Moves List

The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Body Slam aren't available any other way for Wooper, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Earthquake and Surf for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
D6010025Water
Lv 11
Slam
807520Normal
Lv 16
Mud Shot
D829515Ground
Lv 21
Amnesia
S20Psychic
Lv 31
Yawn
C10Normal
Lv 36
Earthquake
S15010010Ground
Lv 41
Rain Dance
C5Water
Lv 51
Haze
C30Ice
Lv 51
Mist
30Ice

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM28
Dig
D9010010Ground
TM
Dive
D9010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
S15010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM05
Flash
7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
S10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
S9010010Poison
HM03
Surf
D14210015Water
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D9010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
D12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
Egg
Curse
C10Ghost
Egg
Mud Sport
15Ground
Egg
Safeguard
D25Normal
Egg
Spit Up
D10010Normal
Egg
Stockpile
D20Normal
Egg
Swallow
10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
D12010015Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP55
D
Attack45
D
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk25
F
Sp. Def25
F
Speed15
F
Total210
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight8.5 kg
Base XP42
Abilities
Damp
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Water Absorb
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Water Absorb grants Water immunity
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entry

When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.

This POKéMON lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.

Wooper FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Is Wooper exclusive to FireRed or LeafGreen?

    Wooper is exclusive to Pokemon FireRed. LeafGreen players have to trade for one.

    Pokemon FireRed cover art

    FireRed exclusive

    Trade with a player who has Pokemon FireRed to obtain Wooper.

    See the Locations section above for where to find Wooper in FireRed.

    How to trade in FireRed and LeafGreen

    GBA cartridges: You need a Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable and both players' FireRed/LeafGreen cartridges. Trade at the Cable Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, which opens up shortly after Oak gives you the Pokedex.
    Nintendo Switch (2026 release): Trading uses local wireless only. There is no online play, and no Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required. Both players head to the Pokemon Wireless Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, then step into a Union Room. Up to four other players can join. Available once you have the Pokedex from Professor Oak.
  • Yes. Wooper is not available during the main story. It can only be obtained after entering the Hall of Fame. Wooper is found on the Sevii Islands. Sevii Islands 1-3 unlock after defeating Lt. Surge in Vermilion City; Sevii Islands 4-7 unlock after entering the Hall of Fame and showing 60+ species in your Pokedex (talk to Celio on One Island to get the Rainbow Pass).

Game Availability

Available since Gold & Silver, Wooper appears in 17 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Paldean form in Generation 9.

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