Golisopod's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs.
They live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed. When Golisopod and Grapploct battle, the loser becomes the winner’s meal.
Golisopod is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Golisopod's physical bulk (base 140 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
Raging Bolt can KO Golisopod with Thunderbolt (94-110%). Glimmet deals 60-71% with Power Gem.
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Raging Bolt builds →Thunderclap 2x73-86% Dragon Pulse44-52% Thunderbolt 2x94-110%KO | ||
 Vullaby Dark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWeakarmor ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Vullaby builds →Knock Off13-16% Heat Wave10-12% | ||
 Glimmet RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Glimmet builds →Power Gem 2x60-71% Sludge Bomb34-40% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x121-142%KO Volt Switch 2x94-111%KO Shadow Ball36-42% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Earthquake13-15% | ||
Golisopod is the evolved form of Wimpod. Breeding produces Wimpod eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Wimpod gave Golisopod the biggest boost in Defense (+100), bringing the total to 530 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Golisopod to get Wimpod eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups.
Adamant nature gives Golisopod the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Heavy-Duty Boots adds hazard immunity on every switch-in, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Golisopod best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- First Impression
- Sucker Punch
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- First Impression
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- First Impression
- Leech Life
- Aqua Jet
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- First Impression
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- First Impression
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Golisopod cleanly, with First Impression and Muddy Water anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Golisopod. Aqua Jet and Harden come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through First Impression and Bug Buzz and coverage across 9 types.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Golisopod cleanly, with First Impression and Surf anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Breeding opens up real options for Golisopod. Aqua Jet and Harden come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through First Impression and Surf and coverage across 9 types.
No wild encounters for Golisopod in Legends: Z-A. Bring Wimpod over from Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Golisopod appears at moderate rates across 2 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 Golisopod in Sword & Shield
Wimpod is your first catch on the way to Golisopod. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-58 across 42 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WimpodCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySnowstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyThunderstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyIntense SunCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySnowingCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyThunderstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySandstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyIntense SunCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyRainingCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySnowingCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyHeavy FogCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySandstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyOvercastCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyRainingCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyNormal WeatherCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyHeavy FogCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlySnowstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyOvercastCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave16%EarlyNormal WeatherGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidRainingGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidRainingHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3135%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3135%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldOverworld Lv.20-24 Cave25%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2SwordOverworld Lv.20-24 Cave25%MidAll WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidRainingMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidRainingGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidNormal WeatherGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidSnowstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidIntense SunGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidSnowingGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidSandstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidRainingGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidHeavy FogGalar Mine No. 2SwordGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidRainingBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidRaining
Step 2Golisopod ✓Lake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water12%PostRainingLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water12%PostRainingor evolve from Wimpod (Step 1)
Golisopod doesn't appear wild. Catch Wimpod instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Golisopod. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Golisopod in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Golisopod, start by catching Wimpod through fixed encounters at Lv. 17-44. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WimpodDividing Peak TunnelUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 Cave100%MidDividing Peak TunnelUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 Cave100%MidRoute 8Ultra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 RouteMidRoute 8Ultra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 RouteMidPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.41-44 Water100%LatePoni Breaker CoastUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.41-44 Water100%Late
Step 2Golisopod ✓
No wild encounters for Golisopod. The 2-stage line runs through Wimpod, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 30 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Golisopod in Sun & Moon
To get Golisopod, start by catching Wimpod through fixed encounters at Lv. 17-43. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch WimpodRoute 8SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 RouteMidRoute 8MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.17-20 RouteMidPoni Breaker CoastMoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.40-43 WaterLatePoni Breaker CoastSunInteract with Pokemon Lv.40-43 WaterLatePoni WildsMoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.40-43LatePoni WildsSunInteract with Pokemon Lv.40-43Late
- Step 2Golisopod ✓
Golisopod has a 530 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 140 Defense is where it shines.
Yes. Mega Golisopod hits 630 BST, a solid jump from the base 530. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
Golisopod's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 40 Speed, Golisopod won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Emergency Exit is the go-to ability for Golisopod. It this Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half. It's Golisopod's only ability.
Golisopod fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Golisopod first appeared in Sun & Moon and spans 4 games across 4 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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