Aipom is technically a pre-evolution of Ambipom, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Built to hit on the physical side.
Speed and Attack carry most of Aipom's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
This treetop dweller possesses a tail as dexterous as a hand. Ancient writings describe this Pokémon as a one-armed oddity.
Aipom Weakness
GoodType-wise, Aipom takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
Aipom doesn't evolve by leveling. You'll need knowing a specific move to push it forward to Ambipom. Evolving adds up to 122 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Aipom easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Click U-turn, bring in a teammate, repeat. Aipom's pivot game is backed by Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Attack and Speed EVs. Skilllink works in the background while the remaining moves covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Best Aipom Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Fury Swipes
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Stall teams hate this. Aipom can spread damage across 13 types, with Ghost and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Last Resort and Double-Edge keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Aipom gets Double-Edge and Swift for same-type damage alongside coverage across 9 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Stall teams hate this. Aipom can spread damage across 11 types, with Ghost and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Last Resort and Strength keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Aipom can spread damage across 14 types, with Ghost and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Last Resort and Double-Edge keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
No wild encounters for Aipom in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or Emerald and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Aipom appears at decent spawn rates across 7 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations
Walking encounters at walking across 7 spots for Aipom. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
A few locations for Aipom with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations
decent spawn rates for Aipom across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
Aipom is meant to evolve into Ambipom. At 360 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Aipom's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Aipom evolves into Ambipom after learning Double Hit. Aipom is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Away is the go-to ability for Aipom. It ensures success fleeing from wild battles. Its hidden ability Skill Link can work in specific setups. Pickup is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Aipom is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Aipom appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Aipom spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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