Is Golisopod Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Bug/Water with AbilityEmergency Exit and 125 Attack. MoveFirst Impression is a Bug-type priority move with 90 power on the first turn. Guzma's ace Pokemon. Handles Nanu with Bug, Olivia with Water, and the priority nuke wins trades against faster opponents. AbilityEmergency Exit forces switches at half HP, which takes practice to manage.
Wimpod trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
Lana's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
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Wimpod trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Mallow's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
Wimpod trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Wimpod's weaknesses hard.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Wimpod trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Golisopod has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Golisopod has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Golisopod trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Wimpod on Route 8 (interact, Lv 17-20). LIMITED. Interact with the overworld wimpod at route 8
Your Wimpod should hit Level 30 before you reach Acerola, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Golisopod in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Golisopod doesn't appear wild. Catch Wimpod instead, it shows up at moderate 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 USUM
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 TunnelLv.17-20Interact with PokemonRoute 8Lv.17-20Interact with PokemonPoni Breaker CoastLv.41-44Interact with Pokemon
Step 2Golisopod ✓
Golisopod Weakness
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 |
What is Golisopod Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Golisopod
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x68-80% Thunder Fang 2x32-39% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x100-118%KO Air Slash 2x56-68% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x24-28% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x73-86% Thunder Fang 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x108-127%KO Air Slash 2x61-73% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x38-45% Rock Tomb 2x26-30% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x69-82% Thunder Fang 2x32-39% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x103-121%KO Air Slash 2x57-68% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x36-43% Rock Tomb 2x23-29% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x69-82% Thunder Fang 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 2x32-39% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x69-82% Smack Down 2x25-30% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x103-123%KO Air Slash 2x58-68% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x70-83% Thunder Fang 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x70-83% Smack Down 2x25-30% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x106-125%KO Air Slash 2x59-70% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x67-79% Rock Slide 2x37-44% Thunder Fang 2x32-38% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x67-79% Smack Down 2x23-27% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x102-120%KO Air Slash 2x56-66% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x104-123%KO Stone Edge 2x35-42% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Salamence builds →Fly 2x66-78% Stone Edge 2x48-57% Thunder Fang 2x32-39% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x66-78% Smack Down 2x23-27% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Braviary builds →Fly 2x61-73% Rock Slide 2x34-40% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x73-86% Thunderbolt 2x71-83% Stone Edge 2x54-64% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x130-153%KO Thunderbolt 2x35-42% | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x105-123%KO Stone Edge 2x35-42% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x82-97% Rock Slide 2x34-41% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Greninja's Dark Pulse hits Golisopod for 34-40%. Magearna's Volt Switch hits Golisopod for 39-46%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse34-40% Ice Beam19-23% Hydro Pump23-28% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Magearna builds →Volt Switch 2x39-46% Ice Beam12-15% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golisopod View Kartana builds →Knock Off19-23% | ||
Golisopod Evolutions
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 77 partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Harden, Metal Claw and 2 more.
USUM Golisopod Best Moveset
125 Attack and 140 Defense with AbilityEmergency Exit forcing a switch at 50%% HP. MoveFirst Impression adds 90-power Bug TermStab priority that works on the first turn only. Bug/Water typing. The moveset holds B-tier through First Impression priority and physical bulk, limited by Emergency Exit forcing out when damaged.
Best Build
Golisopod best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- First Impression
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win.
Its claws, which it can extend and retract at will, are its greatest weapons. Golisopod is sometimes accompanied by Wimpod.
Golisopod Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Golisopod has a 530 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Firstimpression with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Firstimpression, Liquidation, Aqua Jet, and Leechlife. Firstimpression leads at 0% usage. Liquidation provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Golisopod has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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 4DP
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 7SMDebut
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