Gliscor Best Moveset
AbilityPoison Heal recovers 12.5% HP every turn when poisoned, and Held ItemToxic Orb triggers it permanently. Ground/Flying TermStab at 95 Attack and 125 Defense behind constant passive healing creates one of the most durable physical walls in the format. NatureCareful at 95 Speed outspeeds defensive threats. The moveset is nearly unkillable through sustained recovery. S-Tier as the premier physical wall.
Ground/Flying with Hyper Cutter in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Swords Dance, Earthquake, and enough bulk to set up on physical attackers. A solid top-tier debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gliscor best EVs are HP and Speed
Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Taunt
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Poison Heal arrived in Gen V (Black & White) and changed everything. Toxic Orb healed 12.5% per turn, making Gliscor nearly unkillable with Protect and Substitute stalling.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the top in Gen VI (X & Y). Poison Heal plus Toxic Orb plus Protect stalling was the most frustrating defensive set in the format.
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Defog added hazard removal to the Poison Heal stall set in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Now it walled AND supported the team. Four consecutive gens at the top.
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Defog
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Five gens at the top in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Returned after missing Sword & Shield. Poison Heal and Toxic Orb were as dominant as they were five gens ago.
Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Gliscor Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Gliscor
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Pincurchin builds →Scald 2x27-32% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Clodsire builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Pachirisu builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemCustapberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Golem builds →Explosion64-76% Stone Edge26-30% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Incineroar builds →Knock Off16-19% Flare Blitz30-36% | ||
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 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Gliscor
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 SV
To get Gliscor, start by catching Gligar through walking encounters at Lv. 8-60. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GligarFellhorn GorgeLv.8-60OverworldScarletKitakami WildsLv.8-60OverworldScarletOni MountainLv.8-60OverworldScarletParadise BarrensLv.8-60OverworldScarletTimeless WoodsLv.8-60OverworldScarletWistful FieldsLv.8-60OverworldScarlet
Step 2Gliscor ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Gliscor egg.
Gliscor appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in endgame 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 PLA
Step 1Catch GligarPrimeval GrottoLv.53-56CaveRate 15%
Step 2Gliscor ✓Primeval GrottoLv.53-56CaveRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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 GligarSunlit CavernLv.16-63CaveBrilliant DiamondRate 30%Unique encounterBogsunk CavernLv.16-63GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 20%Unique encounterSwampy CaveLv.16-63GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 20%Unique encounterBig Bluff CavernLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-game
Step 2Gliscor ✓
Gliscor isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Gligar from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Gligar to Gliscor is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gliscor in USUM
Step 1Obtain GligarLATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 45. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 45. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Safari Zone · Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 206. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Route 206. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 45. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Gliscor ✓
Base Stats
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 Guide
Poison Heal changes the entire equation for Gliscor. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a hazard setter.
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 hazard setter.
The core moveset is Protect, Earthquake, Knock Off, and Toxic. Protect leads at 0% 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves