Gulpin is technically a pre-evolution of Swalot, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Only weak to Ground and Psychic. Introduced in Gen 3. Known as the Stomach Pokemon.
HP and Defense carry most of Gulpin's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 HP EV. Follows a standard growth curve.
There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Gulpin Weakness
GoodGulpin is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
One evolution ahead. Gulpin grows into Swalot through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Gulpin easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Eviolite turns Gulpin into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Stickyhold and Adamant nature stack with a spread EV build EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core. Rest patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Best Gulpin Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Gulpin learns Belch and Gunk Shot naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Grass and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Take Down and Sludge Bomb bring the raw damage. But Gulpin also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Egg moves make a real difference. Gulpin gets Acid Armor and Curse exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Belch and Gunk Shot.
Sludge Bomb and Belch bring the raw damage. But Gulpin also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 5 locations. Gulpin's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
5 walking spots from Lv. 12-55 for Gulpin. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
Gulpin can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Violet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Gulpin is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also found in:
No wild encounters for Gulpin in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Violet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Gulpin is meant to evolve into Swalot. At 302 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Gulpin evolves into Swalot at level 26. Gulpin is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Liquid Ooze is the go-to ability for Gulpin. It damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal. Its hidden ability Gluttony can work in specific setups. Sticky Hold is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Gulpin is leaning toward the physical side (base 43 Attack). Best used as a support.
Gulpin appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 15 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Gulpin spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
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 VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
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