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.
Its tail is so powerful that it can use it to grab a tree branch and hold itself up in the air.
It lives atop tall trees. When leaping from branch to branch, it deftly uses its tail for balance.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 66 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Beat Up, Counter and 5 more to offspring.
Click Baton Pass, bring in a teammate, repeat. Aipom's pivot game is backed by Berserkgene for extra utility and flexible EVs EVs. An ability works in the background while the remaining moves covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Best Aipom Moveset
- Return
- Agility
- Baton Pass
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Stall teams hate this. Aipom can spread damage across 10 types, with Psychic and Fighting punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Strength and Slam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Plenty of locations for Aipom with decent spawn rates across early-game areas. 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
40 headbutt encounters at Lv. 10+ for Aipom across Gold and Silver. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
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.
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