Stats & Training
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 observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!
It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!
Gliscor Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Diamond & Pearl, Metagross's Explosion hits Gliscor for 72-84%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge hits Gliscor for 39-46%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Metagross builds →Explosion72-84% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Tyranitar builds →Crunch32-37% Pursuit16-19% Stone Edge39-46% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Heracross builds →Close Combat22-26% Megahorn22-26% Stone Edge25-29% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Magnezone builds →Explosion28-33% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Lucario builds →Close Combat29-34% Extreme Speed26-31% Bullet Punch20-23% | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
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 48 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Baton Pass, Counter and 8 more.
Diamond & Pearl Gliscor Best Moveset
Bulk and offense in one package. Gliscor runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Jolly nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Earthquake. Max HP and Speed EVs and utility options make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Gliscor best EVs are HP and Speed
Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Taunt
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Gliscor in Diamond & Pearl
Gliscor doesn't appear wild. Catch Gligar instead, it shows up at moderate 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 Diamond & Pearl
The path to Gliscor starts with Gligar at Lv. 7-24 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GligarRoute 207DiamondGrass Lv.7 Route8%EarlyDual-slot: EmeraldRoute 207PearlGrass Lv.7 Route8%EarlyDual-slot: EmeraldRoute 206DiamondGrass Lv.15 RouteRareEarlyDual-slot: EmeraldRoute 206PearlGrass Lv.15 RouteRareEarlyDual-slot: EmeraldRoute 215PearlGrass Lv.22 Route8%MidDual-slot: EmeraldRoute 215DiamondGrass Lv.22 Route8%MidDual-slot: EmeraldRoute 227PearlGrass Lv.22 RouteRareMidDual-slot: EmeraldRoute 227DiamondGrass Lv.22 RouteRareMidDual-slot: EmeraldStark Mountain - OutsidePearlGrass Lv.22 VolcanoRareMidDual-slot: EmeraldStark Mountain - OutsideDiamondGrass Lv.22 VolcanoRareMidDual-slot: EmeraldRoute 214PearlGrass Lv.24 RouteRareMidDual-slot: EmeraldRoute 214DiamondGrass Lv.24 RouteRareMidDual-slot: Emerald
Step 2Gliscor ✓
Gliscor Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Poison Heal changes the entire equation for Gliscor. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a support. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
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 support.
For Diamond & Pearl, the core moveset is Earthquake, Roost, Taunt, and Ice Fang. Earthquake leads at 25% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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