Stats & Training
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.
It has sound-generating organs all over its body. It communicates with others by adjusting the tone and volume of the cries it emits.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Emerald, Heracross's Megahorn hits Exploud for 80-94%.
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Heracross builds →Megahorn80-94% Rock Slide33-39% | ||
Emerald 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
Breeding
Breed with Exploud to get Whismur eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Extrasensory, Smelling Salts, Snore and 2 more.
Emerald Exploud Best Moveset
Best Build
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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 Double-Edge anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Exploud in Emerald
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 Emerald
Whismur is your first catch on the way to Exploud. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-44 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WhismurRusturf TunnelGrass Lv.5-8 Cave100%EarlyRoute 116Grass Lv.6 Route20%EarlyDesert UnderpassGrass Lv.35-38 Desert34%LateVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.36 Cave5%Late
Step 2Catch or Evolve LoudredDesert UnderpassGrass Lv.38-44 Desert16%LateVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.40 Cave10%Lateor evolve from Whismur (Step 1)
Step 3Exploud ✓
Exploud Guide
For Emerald, we rate Exploud D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Emerald. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 104 HP stands out.
In Emerald, 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 physical attacker with base 91 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Emerald, Exploud has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
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- 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