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 howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Sky Uppercut 2x85-101%KO Brick Break 2x75-89% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Hammer Arm 2x109-129%KO Brick Break 2x82-97% Low Sweep 2x73-85% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x75-89% Dynamic Punch 2x88-104%KO Submission 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x66-79% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 2x183-216%KO Superpower 2x146-173%KO Focus Blast 2x63-74% Dynamic Punch 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x134-158%KO Focus Blast 2x63-74% Hammer Arm 2x111-131%KO Brick Break 2x84-99% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Exploud with Close Combat (108-127%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exploud View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x108-127%KO Stone Edge30-35% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Circle Throw, Disarming Voice, Endeavor and 7 more.
Sun & Moon Exploud Best Moveset
Exploud's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Boomburst is the go-to spam option, with Water coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Exploud best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Boomburst
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Boomburst
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Exploud in Sun & Moon
Exploud isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Whismur from Ruby, Emerald, or HeartGold. The evolution path from Whismur to Exploud is covered in the steps below.
Exploud Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Exploud C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Boomburst with Choice Specs is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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