Raw HP carries Exploud's bulk more than the defenses do. Defense barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Loud Noise Pokemon that yields 3 HP EVs on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
Exploud's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 104 HP and balanced defenses, Exploud can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Exploud for 69-82%. Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (153-180%).
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x69-82% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x153-180%KO Sucker Punch45-53% | ||
End of the line. Exploud caps a three-stage chain that started at Whismur. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+50 over Whismur), and Exploud peaks at 490 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Exploud to get Whismur eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups.
Exploud's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Boomburst is the go-to spam option, with Fire coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Exploud best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Hyper Voice
- Work Up
- Protect
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Hyper Voice
- Work Up
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Exploud won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Exploud won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Exploud won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Exploud won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Exploud doesn't appear wild. Catch Whismur instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 40 to get Exploud. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
You're catching Whismur first, not Exploud. Whismur appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Exploud in Sword & Shield
Whismur is your first catch on the way to Exploud. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-18 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WhismurBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyNormal WeatherBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyOvercastBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySnowstormBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyNormal WeatherBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySnowstormBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyThunderstormBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyIntense SunBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyThunderstormBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySnowingBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyIntense SunBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySandstormBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySnowingBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyRainingBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySandstormBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyHeavy FogBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyRainingBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyOvercastBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyHeavy Fog
Step 2Evolve into Loudred
Step 3Exploud ✓
No wild encounters for Exploud in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Whismur over from Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Exploud isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Whismur from Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold. The evolution path from Whismur to Exploud is covered in the steps below.
We rate Exploud C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 104 HP stands out.
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Exploud. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Soundproof protects against sound-based moves. That's the one you want on Exploud. Scrappy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
At base 68 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Exploud is a special attacker with base 91 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Boomburst, Ice Beam, Flamethrower, and Hypervoice on Exploud. Boomburst is the most common pick at 25% usage. Boomburst provides reliable STAB damage.
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Exploud spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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