Exploud Best Moveset
Held C-tier with 91/91 mixed offenses at 104 HP and hidden AbilityScrappy letting Normal TermStab hit Ghost-types directly. AbilitySoundproof blocks sound-based moves from the primary slot. The moveset runs mixed offense or special at decent HP. 63/73 across Defense and Sp. Def limit what it survives.
Soundproof gave it immunity to sound moves in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Normal-type with 91 in both offenses, but nothing about Exploud was special.
Best Moves
Best Build
Exploud best EVs are HP and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Return
- Fire Blast
- Substitute
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Fell behind in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 91 in both offenses was mediocre, and Normal STAB didn't hit anything super-effectively.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Hyper Voice
- Extrasensory
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Same mediocrity in Gen V (Black & White). Exploud had coverage moves but lacked the stats to use them effectively.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Retaliate
- Brick Break
- Earthquake
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Scrappy plus Boomburst changed everything in Gen VI (X & Y). 140-power Normal STAB that hit Ghost-types. No immunities, no meaningful resistances. Just nuclear damage.
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Same Scrappy Boomburst formula in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Two gens of competitive relevance built entirely on one ability paired with one move.
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
68 Speed meant Exploud ate a hit before firing in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Boomburst was still powerful but the delivery system was too slow and fragile.
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Exploud Weakness
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 |
What is Exploud Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Exploud
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle5-6% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Gliscor builds →Earthquake29-34% Knock Off19-22% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Pelipper builds →Hurricane28-33% U Turn12-15% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemSablenite NatureCareful Moves View Sableye-Mega builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Exploud
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 SwSh
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' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%RainingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SnowstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Intense SunBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Heavy FogBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SnowingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%OvercastBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SandstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%ThunderstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Normal Weather
Step 2Evolve into LoudredBREEDINGAvailableLeave Exploud with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Loudred egg.
Step 3Exploud ✓
No wild encounters for Exploud in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Whismur over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or HeartGold & SoulSilver, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Exploud in USUM
Step 1Obtain WhismurLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 34 · Radio: Hoenn Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Loudred- Step 3Exploud ✓
Exploud isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Whismur from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or HeartGold & SoulSilver. The evolution path from Whismur to Exploud is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Exploud in SM
- Step 1Obtain WhismurBREEDINGAvailableLeave Loudred with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whismur egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 34 · Radio: Hoenn Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Loudred
- Step 3Exploud ✓
Base Stats
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.
Exploud Guide
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, Surf, Ice Beam, and Overheat on Exploud. Boomburst is the most common pick at 0% usage. Boomburst provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves