Defense leads and Sp. Atk gets almost nothing. That's Gliscor's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Defense EVs.
It glides soundlessly on pitch-black wings and sinks sharp fangs into the throat of its prey. It takes on a look of satisfaction once it has entirely drained its prey of blood.
Gliscor is weak to Ice and Water. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Ground-type moves entirely. Gliscor's physical bulk (base 125 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Ground |
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn 2x24-28% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Pachirisu builds →
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 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityDryskin ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Toxicroak builds →Sucker Punch20-23% Close Combat25-30% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemCustapberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Golem builds →Explosion64-76% Stone Edge39-45% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Pincurchin builds →Sucker Punch16-19% Liquidation 2x39-47% | ||
Getting Gliscor requires a held item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Gligar. Breed this form to get Gligar eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+20 over Gligar), and Gliscor peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gliscor to get Gligar eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Gliscor runs a standard defensive wall set. Careful nature with max HP and Sp. Def EVs shapes the build, while Toxic Orb brings self-poison for Guts or Poison Heal activation. Poisonheal supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Gliscor best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Substitute
- Protect
- Toxic
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Knock Off
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- High Horsepower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Swords Dance
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Protect
- Toxic
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Defog
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Gliscor cleanly, with Earthquake and High Horsepower anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Gliscor gets Earth Power and Mud Bomb for same-type damage alongside coverage across 11 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Gliscor cleanly, with Earthquake and Dig anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Gliscor cleanly, with Sky Attack and Earthquake anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Gliscor can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Gligar from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Gliscor appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Gliscor in Legends: Arceus
Step 1Catch GligarPrimeval GrottoGrass CaveUncommon
Step 2Gliscor ✓Primeval GrottoGrass CaveUncommonor evolve from Gligar (Step 1)
Gliscor doesn't appear wild. Catch Gligar instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Gliscor. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Gliscor in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Gliscor starts with Gligar at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GligarRocky CaveGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterSunlit CavernGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterBogsunk CavernGrass Lv.16-63 Swamp20%MidUnique encounterSwampy CaveGrass Lv.16-63 Swamp20%MidUnique encounterBig Bluff CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Gliscor ✓
Gliscor isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Gligar from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Gligar to Gliscor is covered in the steps below.
Poison Heal changes the entire equation for Gliscor. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier.
Poison Heal is what you want on Gliscor. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Hyper Cutter, Sand Veil) work on paper but Poison Heal is what makes Gliscor worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Gliscor is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Protect, Earthquake, Knock Off, and Toxic. Protect leads at 19% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Gliscor appears in 12 titles across 7 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
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