Ghost moves don't affect Exploud at all — that's the advantage of Normal typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Introduced in Gen 3.
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 roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck.
Exploud Weakness
GoodExploud's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 104 HP and balanced defenses, Exploud can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Exploud to get Whismur eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Endeavor, Extrasensory, Hammer Arm and 5 more.
The moveset leans on Psychic and Fire coverage to catch would-be counters. Life Orb means extra damage on every hit for a health trade for Exploud, and max Attack and Speed EVs make sure nothing walls it cleanly. Soundproof fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Best Exploud Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Hyper Voice
- Extrasensory
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Exploud doesn't appear wild. Catch Whismur instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 40 to get Exploud. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Exploud in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Exploud, start by catching Whismur through walking encounters at Lv. 3-42. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WhismurEASYRoute 30SoulSilverGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 30HeartGoldGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 31SoulSilverGrassLv.3-4UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 31HeartGoldGrassLv.3-4UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 22SoulSilverGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 22HeartGoldGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 32SoulSilverGrassLv.4-6UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 32HeartGoldGrassLv.4-6UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 4SoulSilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 4HeartGoldGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 24SoulSilverGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 24HeartGoldGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 25SoulSilverGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 25HeartGoldGrassLv.8-10UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 34SoulSilverGrassLv.10-11UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 34HeartGoldGrassLv.10-11UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 35SoulSilverGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 35HeartGoldGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 42SoulSilverGrassLv.13-14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 42HeartGoldGrassLv.13-14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 6HeartGoldGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 6SoulSilverGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 9HeartGoldGrassLv.13-15UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 9SoulSilverGrassLv.13-15UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 43SoulSilverGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 43HeartGoldGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 10HeartGoldGrassLv.16-17UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 10SoulSilverGrassLv.16-17UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRuins of Alph - OutsideSoulSilverGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidRuinsRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRuins of Alph - OutsideHeartGoldGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidRuinsRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 44HeartGoldGrassLv.22-23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 44SoulSilverGrassLv.22-23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 45HeartGoldGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 45SoulSilverGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 13HeartGoldGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 13SoulSilverGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 21SoulSilverGrassLv.25-30UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 21HeartGoldGrassLv.25-30UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 26SoulSilverGrassLv.28UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 26HeartGoldGrassLv.28UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 27SoulSilverGrassLv.28UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 27HeartGoldGrassLv.28UncommonMidRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 47HeartGoldGrassLv.33-34UncommonLateRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 47SoulSilverGrassLv.33-34UncommonLateRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 28SoulSilverGrassLv.39-40UncommonLateRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYRoute 28HeartGoldGrassLv.39-40UncommonLateRouteRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYMt. Silver - BaseSoulSilverGrassLv.41-42UncommonLateCaveRadio: Hoenn SoundEASYMt. Silver - BaseHeartGoldGrassLv.41-42UncommonLateCaveRadio: Hoenn Sound
Step 2Evolve into Loudred
Step 3Exploud ✓
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.
Exploud appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Exploud spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
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