Physical
Balanced
68Speed · Below Avg

Is Exploud Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Normal with AbilitySoundproof blocking all sound moves. Trade-only. If imported, Exploud handles neutral matchups through raw Normal power. Nothing specific that Kanto needs it for.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadBTETEEEETETETBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8ExploudTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Bad

Brock's Pokemon outpace and outclass Whismur here.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Avoid
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Whismur's defenses.

Even
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Risky
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Even

Whismur trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Tough

Erika's typing presses Whismur's defenses.

Risky
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Risky
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Risky
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Whismur trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Risky
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
Levitate
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Whismur trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Even

Whismur trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

Even
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Even
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Whismur trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Even
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Tough

Lorelei's typing presses Whismur's defenses.

Risky
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Risky
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Risky
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Whismur trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Even
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Risky
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Risky
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Even
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Risky
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Tough

Agatha's typing presses Whismur's defenses.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Risky
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Risky
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Avoid
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Whismur trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Avoid
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Tough

Terry's typing presses Whismur's defenses.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
Risky
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Risky
Blastoise
Lv 75
Water
Torrent
Hydro PumpIce BeamEarthquakeRain Dance
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
Normal
Tier
B

Exploud cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 40.

View Exploud locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 5)
    • LV 5NormalUproar135100%10
  • After Brock
    • TUTORNormalMega Kick18075%5
  • After Erika
    • HM04NormalStrength120100%15
    • TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
    • LV 40NormalHyper Beam22590%5
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge180100%15
    • LV 63NormalHyper Voice135100%10
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam128100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20

How to Get Exploud in FireRed & LeafGreen

Exploud rounds out the Whismur line at level 40. Three stages, starting with a Rusturf Tunnel Whismur traded from Hoenn. Long grind but fully in-game once the base form is imported.

How to Obtain Exploud in FRLG

  1. Whismur
    Step 1Obtain Whismur
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from Emerald
    Available
    Catch in Emerald via Walking · Rusturf Tunnel, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 34 · Radio: Hoenn Sound.
    HOME TRANSFER
    Not Tradeable
    Pokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Whismur can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
  2. Loudred
    Step 2Evolve into Loudred
  3. Exploud
    Step 3Exploud

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.

Exploud Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Exploud Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Exploud Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Exploud

Exploud Evolutions

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

3 Forms
Whismur
#293Whismur
20
Transfer Only
Loudred
#294Loudred
40
Transfer Only
Exploud
#295Exploud
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Whismur
Normal
Loudred
Normal
Exploud
Normal
HP
64
84+20
104+20
ATK
51
71+20
91+20
DEF
23
43+20
63+20
SP.ATK
51
71+20
91+20
SP.DEF
23
43+20
73+30
SPE
28
48+20
68+20
BST
240D-Tier
360D-Tier+120
490C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

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.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosvenusaurcharizardblastoisemeganiumferaligatrsceptileswampert

FRLG Exploud Best Moveset

104 HP with 91 Attack and 91 Sp. Atk hitting evenly from both sides. AbilitySoundproof blocks sound-based moves. Normal TermStab from MoveReturn at decent power. The moveset plays mixed attacker with coverage options, though 68 Speed leaves Exploud in the slower half of the format.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Soundproof
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Exploud

Exploud best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • ReturnSTAB
  • Fire Blast
  • SubstituteUtility
  • Shadow Ball

Moves List

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

Lv 1
Astonish
D3010015Ghost
Lv 1
Howl
D40Normal
Lv 1
Pound
D6010035Normal
Lv 1
Uproar
13510010Normal
Lv 5
Uproar
13510010Normal
Lv 11
Astonish
D3010015Ghost
Lv 15
Howl
D40Normal
Lv 23
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 29
Stomp
C9710020Normal
Lv 37
Screech
D8540Normal
Lv 40
Hyper Beam
B225905Normal
Lv 45
Roar-6
C20Normal
Lv 55
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 55
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Lv 63
Hyper Voice
B13510010Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
C120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
A10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
C10510020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
B120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
C9510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B225905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
C9510010Ice
TM50
Overheat
C140905Fire
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
B10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
B8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM22
Solar Beam
C12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
12010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM41
Torment
D10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
A8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Extrasensory
8010020Psychic
Egg
Smelling Salts
C10510010Normal
Egg
Snore
6010015Normal
Egg
Swagger
D9015Normal
Egg
Take Down
C1358520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C12710015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
B18010015Normal
Tutor
Mega Kick
B180755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
1208520Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Rock Slide
C759010Rock
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Substitute
B10Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP104
B
Attack91
B
Defense63
C
Sp. Atk91
B
Sp. Def73
C
Speed68
C
Total490
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.5 m
Weight84.0 kg
Base XP221
Abilities
Soundproof
Protects against sound-based moves.
EV Yield
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Strong HP training target
Pokedex Entry

It emits a variety of sounds from the holes all over its body. Its loud cries can be heard from over six miles away.

Pokemon FireRed / Pokemon LeafGreen

Exploud FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Exploud isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Obtain one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it to FireRed & LeafGreen.

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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