Ghost moves don't affect Exploud at all — that's the advantage of Normal typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Introduced in Gen 3.
Raw HP carries Exploud's bulk more than the defenses do. Defense barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Loud Noise Pokemon that yields 3 HP EVs on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
Exploud Weakness
GoodExploud's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 104 HP and balanced defenses, Exploud can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
End of the line. Exploud caps a three-stage chain that started at Whismur. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+50 over Whismur), and Exploud peaks at 490 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Exploud to get Whismur eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups.
Exploud's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Boomburst is the go-to spam option, with Fire coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Exploud Moveset
- Boomburst
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Exploud won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Exploud won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Exploud won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Exploud won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Exploud doesn't appear wild. Catch Whismur instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 40 to get Exploud. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Exploud in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
You're catching Whismur first, not Exploud. Whismur appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Exploud in Sword & Shield
Whismur is your first catch on the way to Exploud. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-18 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WhismurEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSnowstormEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSnowstormEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSnowingEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSnowingEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveHeavy Fog
Step 2Evolve into Loudred
Step 3Exploud ✓
No wild encounters for Exploud in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Whismur over from Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Exploud isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Whismur from Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold. The evolution path from Whismur to Exploud is covered in the steps below.
We rate Exploud C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 104 HP stands out.
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Exploud. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Soundproof protects against sound-based moves — that's the one you want on Exploud. Scrappy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
At base 68 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Exploud is a special attacker with base 91 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Exploud appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Exploud spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A