Under Trick Room, Golisopod's terrible Speed becomes its best asset — it 'outspeeds' nearly everything when turns are reversed. And it hits hard enough to make that matter. Only weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock. Known as the Hard Scale Pokemon.
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 Weakness
GoodGolisopod is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Golisopod to get Wimpod eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Harden, Metal Claw and 2 more.
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
Best Golisopod Moveset
- First Impression
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 WimpodEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowstormEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveThunderstormEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowingEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveThunderstormEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveRainingEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowingEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveOvercastEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveRainingEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowstormEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveOvercastEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidRainingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3135%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3135%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidThunderstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldOverworldLv.20-2425%MidCaveAll WeatherEASYGalar Mine No. 2SwordOverworldLv.20-2425%MidCaveAll WeatherEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2825%MidRainingEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3025%MidRainingEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveNormal WeatherEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveSnowstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveThunderstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveIntense SunEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveSnowingEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveSandstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveRainingEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveHeavy FogEASYGalar Mine No. 2SwordGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveAll WeatherEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidRainingMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidRaining- Step 2Golisopod ✓MODERATELake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5812%PostWaterRainingMODERATELake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5812%PostWaterRainingor evolve from Wimpod (Step 1)
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.
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.
Wimpod evolves into Golisopod at level 30. Golisopod is the fully evolved form. At 530 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 can be found in Legends: Z-A, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Golisopod first appeared in Sun & Moon and spans 4 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- 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 IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
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