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 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 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 |
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
 Glaceon Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 4x217-256%KO Powder Snow 4x100-118%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x70-84% Water Pulse 2x42-49% | ||
 Walrein IceWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Walrein builds →Ice Beam 4x171-202%KO Liquidation 2x48-57% Water Pulse 2x58-69% Powder Snow 4x79-93% | ||
 Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Mantine builds →Hydro Pump 2x89-106%KO Water Pulse 2x50-59% Bubble 2x35-42% | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Gliscor for 72-85%. Slowking's Scald hits Gliscor for 75-89%. Swampert deals 41-48% with Flip Turn.
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Weavile builds →Knock Off29-34% Ice Shard 4x72-85% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Slowking builds →Scald 2x75-89% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Swampert builds →Flip Turn 2x41-48% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gliscor View Lapras builds →Surf 2x106-125%KO | ||
Legends: Arceus 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
Legends: Arceus Gliscor Best Moveset
Gliscor runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed 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
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gliscor in Legends: Arceus
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 Guide
In Legends: Arceus, 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 Toxic Orb 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.
In Legends: Arceus, Poison Heal is the hidden ability. It heals for 1/8 max HP after each turn when poisoned in place of damage. Worth hunting for if you want Gliscor to compete at a higher level.
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