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.

What is Aipom weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, Aipom's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Aipom?

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.

What role does Aipom play in battle?

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.

For Diamond & Pearl, you can run Aipom through the first few routes without issues. 360 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ambipom as fast as you can.

Aipom - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

85Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP55

Attack70

Defense55

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def55

Speed85

Total360

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Fast800,000 XP

Height0.8 m

Weight11.5 kg

Base XP72

Abilities

Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Pickup

Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.

Skill LinkHANot in game

Extends two-to-five-hit moves and triple kick to their full length every time.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

It uses its tail to pluck fruits that are out of reach. Its tail is more adept than its real hands.

Aipom Weakness

Type-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 Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Aipom in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 237-279%KO Brick Break 2x 123-147%KO Rock Smash 2x 70-84% View Heracross builds →

Diamond & Pearl Evolution

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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#190Aipom

Knows Double Hit

#424Ambipom

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Aipom

Normal

Ambipom

Normal

75+20

ATK

100+30

DEF

66+11

SP.ATK

60+20

SP.DEF

66+11

SPE

115+30

BST

360D-Tier

482A-Tier+122

ROLE

Balanced

Sweeper

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Aipom easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Beat Up, Bounce and 8 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

11moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Aipom Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

Stall teams hate this. Aipom can spread damage across 11 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

Lv 1

Scratch

—4010035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 4

Sand Attack

D—10015Ground

Lv 8

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 11

Baton Pass

D——40Normal

Lv 15

Tickle

——10020Normal

Lv 18

Fury Swipes

—188015Normal

Lv 22

Swift

—60—20Normal

Lv 25

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 29

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 32

Double Hit

D359010Normal

Lv 36

Fling

——10010Dark

Lv 39

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

Lv 43

Last Resort

B1301005Normal

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM28

Dig

D8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM01

Focus Punch-3

C15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM23

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

D7010015Ghost

TM34

Shock Wave

D60—20Electric

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM49

Snatch+4

———10Dark

TM22

Solar Beam

D12010010Grass

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

D1207010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

D9510015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM89

U-turn

D7010020Bug

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Agility

C——30Psychic

Egg

Beat Up

——10010Dark

Egg

Bounce

D85855Flying

Egg

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Egg

Covet

—6010025Normal

Egg

Double Slap

—158510Normal

Egg

Fake Out+3

D4010010Normal

Egg

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Egg

Screech

——8540Normal

Egg

Slam

—807520Normal

Egg

Spite

——10010Ghost

Tutor Moves

Aipom can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Diamond & Pearl Aipom Locations

decent spawn rates across 42 locations for Aipom in early-game areas. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Best Locations to Catch Aipom in Diamond & Pearl

Aipom's encounter pool splits between Diamond and Pearl. You've got 42 headbutt spots at Lv. 5-15 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.

Eterna Forest

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Forest

UncommonEarly

Eterna Forest

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Forest

UncommonEarly

Floaroma Meadow

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15

UncommonEarly

Floaroma Meadow

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15

UncommonEarly

Fuego Ironworks

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plant

UncommonEarly

Fuego Ironworks

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plant

UncommonEarly

Route 205 - North

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 205 - North

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 205 - South

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 205 - South

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 206

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 206

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 207

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 207

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 208

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 208

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 209

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 209

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 210 - North

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 210 - North

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 210 - South

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 210 - South

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 211 - East

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 211 - East

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 212 - North

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 212 - North

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 212 - South

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 212 - South

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 213

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 213

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 214

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 214

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 215

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 215

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 218

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 218

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 221

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 221

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 222

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Route 222

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Route

UncommonEarly

Valley Windworks

DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plant

UncommonEarly

Valley Windworks

PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plant

UncommonEarly

Aipom Guide

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.
In Diamond & Pearl, Aipom's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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.
For Diamond & Pearl, you can run Aipom through the first few routes without issues. 360 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ambipom as fast as you can.

Game Availability

Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Aipom spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 251-296%KO Focus Blast 2x 89-106%KO Brick Break 2x 127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x 71-84% View Heracross builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Vital ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 211-249%KO Focus Blast 2x 102-121%KO Brick Break 2x 109-128%KO Vital Throw 2x 99-117%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 143-168%KO Focus Blast 2x 115-135%KO Drain Punch 2x 74-88% Brick Break 2x 74-88% View Medicham builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 251-296%KO Focus Blast 2x 89-106%KO Brick Break 2x 127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x 71-84% View Heracross builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 217-256%KO Focus Blast 2x 149-176%KO Brick Break 2x 111-132%KO Revenge 2x 89-106%KO View Toxicroak builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Vital ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 211-249%KO Focus Blast 2x 102-121%KO Brick Break 2x 109-128%KO Vital Throw 2x 99-117%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 143-168%KO Focus Blast 2x 115-135%KO Drain Punch 2x 74-88% Brick Break 2x 74-88% View Medicham builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 249-294%KO Focus Blast 2x 84-100%KO Brick Break 2x 127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x 69-81% View Heracross builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 218-256%KO Focus Blast 2x 148-175%KO Brick Break 2x 111-131%KO Revenge 2x 90-106%KO View Toxicroak builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 SubmissionLv. 32 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 206-244%KO Focus Blast 2x 100-119%KO Submission 2x 111-131%KO Brick Break 2x 106-125%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 141-166%KO High Jump Kick 2x 122-144%KO Focus Blast 2x 114-134%KO Drain Punch 2x 71-84% View Medicham builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 37 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 248-291%KO Close Combat 2x 198-233%KO Focus Blast 2x 86-102%KO Brick Break 2x 126-149%KO View Heracross builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 215-253%KO Focus Blast 2x 149-175%KO Brick Break 2x 109-128%KO Revenge 2x 88-105%KO View Toxicroak builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 SubmissionLv. 32 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 208-245%KO Focus Blast 2x 99-117%KO Submission 2x 111-131%KO Brick Break 2x 106-125%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 138-163%KO High Jump Kick 2x 120-143%KO Focus Blast 2x 111-131%KO Drain Punch 2x 71-84% View Medicham builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 155-183%KO Focus Blast 2x 79-93% Brick Break 2x 79-93% Drain Punch 2x 79-93% View Riolu builds →

Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Close CombatLv. 37 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 241-284%KO Close Combat 2x 195-230%KO Focus Blast 2x 82-97% Brick Break 2x 122-143%KO View Heracross builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 22 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 211-249%KO Focus Blast 2x 142-168%KO Brick Break 2x 107-127%KO Revenge 2x 86-103%KO View Toxicroak builds →
Machoke Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Cross ChopLv. 40 SubmissionLv. 32 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 202-238%KO Focus Blast 2x 96-114%KO Cross Chop 2x 135-159%KO Submission 2x 107-127%KO View Machoke builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 32 Focus BlastTM52 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 135-159%KO High Jump Kick 2x 117-138%KO Focus Blast 2x 107-127%KO Drain Punch 2x 68-81% View Medicham builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Drain PunchTM60 Damage vs Aipom Focus Punch 2x 151-178%KO Focus Blast 2x 76-89% Brick Break 2x 77-92% Drain Punch 2x 77-92% View Riolu builds →