Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gulpin is a Poison Type Stomach Pokémon, with a 29.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Gulpin can be found with Liquid Ooze, Sticky Hold and Gluttony as an Ability and has a Fluctuating growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 302 combined Base Stats.
Gulpin Stats and Abilities
Based on Gulpin Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Gulpin Highest IV Stat is Defense 53 and the Lowest being Speed 40.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 70 | 250 | 344 |
F | Attack | 43 | 81 | 203 |
F | Defense | 53 | 99 | 225 |
F | Special Attack | 43 | 81 | 203 |
F | Special Defense | 53 | 99 | 225 |
F | Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Total | 302 |
Gulpin | Detail |
---|---|
Best Nature | Relaxed
↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 50% Oran Berry ![]() 5% Sitrus Berry ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 HP |
Growth Rate | Fluctuating |
Catch Rate | 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
---|---|
Liquid Ooze Ability 1 | Damages attackers using any draining move. |
Sticky Hold Ability 2 | Sticky Hold prevents held items from being taken or switched. |
Gluttony Hidden Ability | A Pokémon with Gluttony will use a pinch berry when its HP drops to 50%, rather than the usual 25%. |
How To Evolve Gulpin in BDSP
Gulpin requires (Level 26) to evolve into Swalot.

Where To Find Gulpin in BDSP
Gulpin has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Gulpin
Lv. 20-26
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gulpin Weakness
Gulpin is a Poison Type pokemon. This will cause Gulpin to take More Damage from Ground, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy Type moves.
Damage | Types |
---|---|
4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Gulpin Strong Against?

Best Moves Gulpin in BDSP
Best Moveset for Gulpin Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 |
Belch
| ![]() | Special | 180 | 90 | 10 | User must have consumed a Berry. |
49 |
Gunk Shot
| ![]() | Physical | 180 | 80 | 5 | May poison opponent. |
33 |
Sludge Bomb
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
10 |
Sludge
| ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 20 | May poison opponent. |
Best Moveset for Gulpin TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM64 |
Explosion
| ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | User faints. |
TM22 |
Solar Beam
| ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM85 |
Dream Eater
| ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |
TM13 |
Ice Beam
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |



Gulpin Level Up Moves
List of Moves Gulpin can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
1 |
Pound
|
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
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5 |
Yawn
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
|
8 |
Poison Gas
|
Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 40
![]() Poisons opponent.
|
10 |
Sludge
|
Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison opponent.
|
12 |
Amnesia
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
|
17 |
Acid Spray
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
|
20 |
Encore
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
|
25 |
Toxic
|
Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Badly poisons opponent.
|
28 |
Stockpile
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Stores energy for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
|
28 |
Spit Up
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on how many times the user performed Stockpile.
|
28 |
Swallow
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() The more times the user has performed Stockpile, the more HP is recovered.
|
33 |
Sludge Bomb
|
Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
|
36 |
Gastro Acid
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Cancels out the effect of the opponent's Ability.
|
41 |
Belch
|
Power:
180 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() User must have consumed a Berry.
|
44 |
Pain Split
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() The user's and opponent's HP becomes the average of both.
|
49 |
Gunk Shot
|
Power:
180 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() May poison opponent.
|
Gulpin TM Moves
List of Moves Gulpin can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
TM03 |
Water Pulse
|
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
|
TM06 |
Toxic
|
Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Badly poisons opponent.
|
TM09 |
Bullet Seed
|
Power: 25
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
|
TM11 |
Sunny Day
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
|
TM13 |
Ice Beam
|
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
|
TM17 |
Protect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM18 |
Rain Dance
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
|
TM22 |
Solar Beam
|
Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
|
TM30 |
Shadow Ball
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
|
TM32 |
Double Team
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
|
TM34 |
Shock Wave
|
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
|
TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
|
Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
|
TM42 |
Facade
|
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
|
TM44 |
Rest
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
|
TM45 |
Attract
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
|
TM58 |
Endure
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM64 |
Explosion
|
Power: 250
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User faints.
|
TM82 |
Sleep Talk
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
|
TM85 |
Dream Eater
|
Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
|
TM87 |
Swagger
|
Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
|
TM90 |
Substitute
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
|
TM96 |
Strength
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
|
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
Gulpin Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Gulpin can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
---|---|
Acid Armor
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Defense.
|
Smog
|
Power:
45 Acc: 70
PP: 20
![]() May poison opponent.
|
Pain Split
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() The user's and opponent's HP becomes the average of both.
|
Curse
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
|
Destiny Bond
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() If the user faints, the opponent also faints.
|
Mud-Slap
|
Power: 20
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
|
Gunk Shot
|
Power:
180 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() May poison opponent.
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Venom Drench
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed.
|
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