Electric and Ground moves don't affect Gliscor at all — that's the advantage of Ground/Flying typing. Poison Heal heals from poison instead of taking damage. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Known as the Fang Scorp Pokemon.
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.
If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.
Gliscor Weakness
ExcellentGliscor is weak to Ice and Water-type moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Gliscor to get Gligar eggs easily using 64 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Baton Pass, Counter and 11 more.
Gliscor's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Toxic Orb provides self-poison for Guts or Poison Heal activation, Poisonheal helps it stick around, and a spread EV build EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Best Gliscor Moveset
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Gliscor in endgame routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Gliscor in Black & White
Gligar is your first catch on the way to Gliscor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 47-60 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GligarEASYRoute 11BlackGrassLv.47-50UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 11WhiteGrassLv.47-50UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 15WhiteGrassLv.47-49UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 15BlackGrassLv.47-49UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 11BlackGrassLv.57-60UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 11WhiteGrassLv.57-60UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 15WhiteGrassLv.57UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 15BlackGrassLv.57UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grass
Step 2Gliscor ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 11BlackGrassLv.50RarePostRouteAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 11WhiteGrassLv.50RarePostRouteAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 15BlackGrassLv.50RarePostRouteAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 15WhiteGrassLv.50RarePostRouteAnyShaking spotor evolve from Gligar (Step 1)
Poison Heal changes the entire equation for Gliscor. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a pivot.
Gligar evolves into Gliscor while holding a Razor Fang. Gliscor is the fully evolved form. At 510 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. Best used as a pivot.
Gliscor appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Gliscor appears in 12 titles across 6 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
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