Ghost moves don't affect Exploud at all — that's the advantage of Normal typing. It relies on good prediction 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.
EXPLOUD triggers earthquakes with the tremors it creates by bellowing. If this POKéMON violently inhales from the ports on its body, it’s a sign that it is preparing to let loose a huge bellow.
EXPLOUD communicates its feelings to the others by emitting whistle-like sounds from the tubes on its body. This POKéMON only raises its voice when it is in battle.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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 102 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Extrasensory, Smelling Salts, Snore and 2 more.
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The natural movepool does the job, but Extrasensory and Smelling Salts from the egg pool give Exploud something extra. Pair those with Hyper Beam and Uproar for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Exploud directly. Start with Whismur at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 40. The 3-stage chain from Whismur to Exploud is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Exploud in Ruby & Sapphire
The path to Exploud starts with Whismur at Lv. 5-40 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WhismurEFFORTLESSRusturf TunnelRubyGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRusturf TunnelSapphireGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRoute 116RubyGrassLv.6-7CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 116SapphireGrassLv.6-7CommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGVictory Road - 1FSapphireGrassLv.36RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGVictory Road - 1FRubyGrassLv.36RareLateCave
Step 2Catch or Evolve LoudredEASYVictory Road - 1FSapphireGrassLv.40UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 1FRubyGrassLv.40UncommonLateCaveor evolve from Whismur (Step 1)
Step 3Exploud ✓
We rate Exploud D-Tier — outclassed by better options in most formats. 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 physical attacker with base 91 Attack. 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