Gulpin Best Moveset
Poison at 43 Sp. Atk and 40 Speed. AbilityLiquid Ooze punishes draining moves, and AbilitySticky Hold prevents item removal. The stats are pre-evolution territory. The moveset can't compete. Evolve to Swalot for 100 HP and the defensive profile that at least survives.
Gulpin saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Gulpin's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Liquidooze with Leftovers, favoring a Careful nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gulpin best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Explosion
- Toxic
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Gulpin saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Gulpin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Stickyhold with Black Sludge, favoring a Calm nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Acid Armor
- Amnesia
Recommended Teammates
Gulpin saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Gulpin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Liquidooze with Aguavberry, favoring a Calm nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Swallow
- Stockpile
- Encore
- Spit Up
Recommended Teammates
Gulpin saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Gulpin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Liquidooze with Black Sludge, favoring a Gentle nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Gunk Shot
- Sludge Wave
- Acid Spray
Recommended Teammates
Gulpin saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Gulpin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Liquidooze with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Toxic
- Thunder Punch
- Curse
- Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Gulpin saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Gulpin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Stickyhold with Focus Sash, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Destiny Bond
- Protect
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Gulpin Weakness
Gulpin is weak to Ground and Psychic. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
What is Gulpin Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Gulpin
Excadrill can KO Gulpin with Earthquake (179-211%). Gardevoir threatens a KO with Psychic (88-104%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gulpin View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x179-211%KO Rapid Spin30-35% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gulpin View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast23-27% Psychic 2x88-104%KO | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Gulpin easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
How to Get Gulpin
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.
Where To Catch Gulpin in SV
The path to Gulpin starts with Gulpin at Lv. 12-55 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Gulpin ✓East Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.12-17OverworldVioletRate 36%South Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.12-17OverworldVioletRate 36%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.12-17OverworldVioletRate 12%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.12-17OverworldVioletRate 12%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.45-55OverworldVioletRate 12%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SwalotCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.45-55OverworldVioletRate 12%or evolve from Gulpin (Step 1)
Gulpin isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Gulpin from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Gulpin to Gulpin is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gulpin in LZA
- Step 1Gulpin ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area One), then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 3 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Swalot
No wild encounters for Gulpin in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Gulpin over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Gulpin in BDSP
Step 1Gulpin ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 3 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Swalot
Gulpin isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Gulpin from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Gulpin to Gulpin is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gulpin in USUM
- Step 1Gulpin ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 3 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Swalot
Base Stats
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.
Gulpin Guide
You can run Gulpin through the first few routes without issues. 302 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Swalot as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 15 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Gulpin spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 7SM
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