You won't find a real weakness in Poipole's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Poison Pin Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Speed EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Ultra Beast is well enough liked to be chosen as a first partner in its own world.
An Ultra Beast that lives in a different world, it cackles wildly as it sprays its opponents with poison from the needles on its head.
Poipole's Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground and Psychic. The Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Poipole's Poison typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
Metagross threatens a KO with Psychic Fangs (237-279%).
 Landorus Ground | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb27-32% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Metagross builds →Earthquake 2x186-219%KO Bullet Punch56-66% Psychic Fangs 2x237-279%KO | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle6-8% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Poipole View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x120-142%KO | ||
A Poison type with 420 stats, Poipole has a chain leading to Naganadel. Breeding won't work. The evolved forms gain up to 120 total stats over Poipole. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Best Build
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Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Poipole learns Gunk Shot and Iron Tail naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dragon and Flying coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Poipole learns Sludge Bomb and Sludge Wave naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dragon and Flying coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Poipole can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Poipole is handed to you at Ultra Megalopolis. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
Best Locations to Catch Poipole in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
At 420 BST, Poipole is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Naganadel before bringing it to any serious fight.
Beast Boost raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon. That's the one you want on Poipole. It's the only ability Poipole has.
Poipole is a mixed attacker with base 73 Attack and 73 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 73 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
For a casual playthrough, Poipole works as a placeholder. Poison coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Naganadel. That's where the stats start mattering.
Since Sun & Moon, Poipole has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Poipole has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves