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.
Its tail ends with a dexterous, handlike appendage. However, because it uses the tail so much, AIPOM’s real hands have become rather clumsy.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x252-298%KO Brick Break 2x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x70-83% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x245-288%KO Brick Break 2x123-145%KO Vital Throw 2x115-136%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x245-288%KO Sky Uppercut 2x139-164%KO Brick Break 2x123-145%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x262-309%KO Dynamic Punch 2x176-208%KO Sky Uppercut 2x148-175%KO Brick Break 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x209-247%KO Cross Chop 2x141-166%KO Dynamic Punch 2x141-166%KO Submission 2x113-134%KO | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x69-82% Arm Thrust 2x18-22% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x67-81% Arm Thrust 2x18-22% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x173-205%KO Revenge 2x71-84% Karate Chop 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x48-57% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x138-163%KO Vital Throw 2x67-80% Rock Smash 2x42-49% Arm Thrust 2x19-23% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x175-207%KO Vital Throw 2x85-100%KO Revenge 2x73-86% Karate Chop 2x61-71% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x139-164%KO Vital Throw 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x39-46% Arm Thrust 2x18-21% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x178-209%KO Vital Throw 2x85-101%KO Revenge 2x74-88% Karate Chop 2x63-74% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x139-165%KO Vital Throw 2x69-81% Rock Smash 2x39-47% Arm Thrust 2x17-20% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x252-297%KO Brick Break 2x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x69-82% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x175-207%KO Cross Chop 2x117-139%KO Submission 2x96-113%KO Vital Throw 2x84-99% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x142-167%KO Vital Throw 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x41-48% Arm Thrust 2x16-20% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x252-297%KO Brick Break 2x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x69-82% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x175-207%KO Cross Chop 2x117-139%KO Submission 2x96-113%KO Brick Break 2x89-105%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x142-167%KO Brick Break 2x72-85% Vital Throw 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
In Emerald, Heracross can KO Aipom with Megahorn (123-145%).
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aipom View Heracross builds →Megahorn123-145%KO Rock Slide51-61% | ||
Emerald 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
Breeding
Breed Aipom easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Beat Up, Counter and 5 more to offspring.
Emerald Aipom Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Stall teams hate this. Aipom can spread damage across 13 types, with Ghost and Flying punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Double-Edge and Mega Kick keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Emerald Aipom Locations
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 3 locations. Aipom's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Aipom in Emerald
You can find Aipom through 3 walking encounters at Lv. 18-35. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
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 Emerald, 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 Emerald, 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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves