Wimpod Best Moveset
Fast but harmless. 80 Speed keeps cooldowns short on moves that deal zero meaningful damage at 35 Attack. 25/40/30 bulk collapses instantly. The moveset is purely about reaching Mega Golisopod's dramatic Bug/Steel retyping at 150 Attack and 175 Defense.
Wimpod was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. This was Wimpod's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Wimpout with Focus Sash, favoring a Naive nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Wimpod best EVs are Defense and Speed
Support Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Spikes
- Taunt
- Scald
Wimpod was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Wimpod maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Wimpout with Focus Sash, favoring a Naive nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Struggle Bug
- Aqua Jet
- Taunt
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Wimpod Weakness
Wimpod's Bug/Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Flying, and Rock. The Bug/Water typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
What is Wimpod Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Wimpod
Regieleki can KO Wimpod with Volt Switch (247-291%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (347-408%).
 Regieleki Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x247-291%KO Rapid Spin35-41% Rapid Spin35-41% Volt Switch 2x247-291%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Terrakion builds →Close Combat104-123%KO Stone Edge 2x347-408%KO Earthquake58-68% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
Wimpod is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Golisopod. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 300 total stats over Wimpod. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wimpod easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug and Water 3 egg groups.
Shiny Wimpod
Teal-green Wimpod goes tropical where the purple original stays murky. Interesting that it previews Golisopod's great shiny by going in a completely different color direction, which is unusual for a two-stage line. Decent on its own terms.
Shiny Wimpod Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Wimpod
Wimpod hides in Lumiose City's Wild Zones from level 17, a skittish Bug and Water type scuttling the overworld rather than any waterway up to level 25.
Where To Catch Wimpod in LZA
Wimpod is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 17-25. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Golisopodor evolve from Wimpod (Step 1)
High spawn rates in early-game routes across 24 locations. Wimpod is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Wimpod in SwSh
The line opens with Wimpod at Lv. 13-31 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Wimpod ✓Courageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%SnowstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%OvercastCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%RainingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%SandstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%SnowingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%Intense SunCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 30%ThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24OverworldRate 25%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 25%RainingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%SnowstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%Normal WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%OvercastGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%Heavy FogGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%RainingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%SandstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%SnowingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%Intense SunGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%ThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveSwordRate 20%All WeatherBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Raining- Step 2Catch or Evolve into GolisopodLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 12%Rainingor evolve from Wimpod (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Wimpod catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
Wimpod scuttles as a skittish overworld sprite that bolts the instant you draw near; run one down at a few fixed spots and it battles between levels 17 and 44.
How to Obtain Wimpod in USUM
Wimpod is where the line starts, caught through fixed encounters at Lv. 17-44. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 2Evolve into Golisopod
Wimpod scuttles around in the overworld as a jittery sprite that bolts the second you get close, so catching one means cornering it at a handful of out-of-the-way spots, where it ranges from level 17 to level 43.
How to Obtain Wimpod in SM
Wimpod is where the line starts, caught through fixed encounters at Lv. 17-43. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 2Evolve into GolisopodBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Wimpod egg.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Wimpod's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It’s nature’s cleaner—it eats anything and everything, including garbage and rotten things. The ground near its nest is always clean.
Wimpod Guide
For a casual playthrough, Wimpod works as a placeholder. Bug/Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Golisopod. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Wimpod has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Wimpod has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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