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.
Its roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck.
Its roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Exploud with Close Combat (141-166%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x141-166%KO U Turn28-32% Fire Blast41-48% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 131 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Endeavor, Extrasensory, Hammer Arm and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Exploud Best Moveset
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
Exploud best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Hyper Voice
- Extrasensory
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Exploud in HeartGold & SoulSilver
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 WhismurRoute 30SoulSilverGrass Lv.3 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 30HeartGoldGrass Lv.3 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 31SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-4 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 31HeartGoldGrass Lv.3-4 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 32SoulSilverGrass Lv.4-6 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 32HeartGoldGrass Lv.4-6 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 24SoulSilverGrass Lv.8-10 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 24HeartGoldGrass Lv.8-10 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 25SoulSilverGrass Lv.8-10 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 25HeartGoldGrass Lv.8-10 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 34SoulSilverGrass Lv.10-11 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 34HeartGoldGrass Lv.10-11 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 35SoulSilverGrass Lv.12 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 35HeartGoldGrass Lv.12 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 42SoulSilverGrass Lv.13-14 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 42HeartGoldGrass Lv.13-14 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 43SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 43HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 Route20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 22SoulSilverGrass Lv.3 RouteUncommonEarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 22HeartGoldGrass Lv.3 RouteUncommonEarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 4SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 RouteUncommonEarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 4HeartGoldGrass Lv.5 RouteUncommonEarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 6HeartGoldGrass Lv.13 RouteUncommonEarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 6SoulSilverGrass Lv.13 RouteUncommonEarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 9HeartGoldGrass Lv.13-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 9SoulSilverGrass Lv.13-15 RouteUncommonEarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundRuins of Alph - OutsideSoulSilverGrass Lv.20-22 Ruins20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRuins of Alph - OutsideHeartGoldGrass Lv.20-22 Ruins20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 44HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-23 Route20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 44SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-23 Route20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 45HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Route20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 45SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Route20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 26SoulSilverGrass Lv.28 Route20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 26HeartGoldGrass Lv.28 Route20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 27SoulSilverGrass Lv.28 Route20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 27HeartGoldGrass Lv.28 Route20%MidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 10HeartGoldGrass Lv.16-17 RouteUncommonMidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 10SoulSilverGrass Lv.16-17 RouteUncommonMidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 13HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 RouteUncommonMidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 13SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 RouteUncommonMidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 21SoulSilverGrass Lv.25-30 RouteUncommonMidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 21HeartGoldGrass Lv.25-30 RouteUncommonMidRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 28SoulSilverGrass Lv.39-40 Route20%LateRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 28HeartGoldGrass Lv.39-40 Route20%LateRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 47HeartGoldGrass Lv.33-34 RouteUncommonLateRadio: Hoenn SoundRoute 47SoulSilverGrass Lv.33-34 RouteUncommonLateRadio: Hoenn SoundMt. Silver - BaseSoulSilverGrass Lv.41-42 CaveUncommonLateRadio: Hoenn SoundMt. Silver - BaseHeartGoldGrass Lv.41-42 CaveUncommonLateRadio: Hoenn Sound
Step 2Evolve into Loudred
Step 3Exploud ✓
Exploud Guide
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, we rate Exploud C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Ice Beam with Life Orb is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
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