Popplio Best Moveset
Water at 66 Sp. Atk and 40 Speed. AbilityLiquid Voice converts sound moves to Water type. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset can't compete. Evolve through to Primarina for Water/Fairy TermStab at 126 Sp. Atk with Liquid Voice converting Hyper Voice.
Popplio saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Popplio's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Wateriumz, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Moonblast
- Aqua Jet
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Popplio saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Popplio maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Moonblast
- Hydro Pump
- Toxic
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Popplio was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Liquidvoice with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Moonblast
- Hyper Voice
- Ice Beam
- Perish Song
Popplio Weakness
Popplio is weak to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Popplio's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Popplio Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Popplio
Jolteon can KO Popplio with Thunderbolt (126-148%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (86-102%).
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Popplio View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x98-116%KO Thunderbolt 2x126-148%KO Shadow Ball37-44% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Popplio View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x86-102%KO Sludge Bomb51-61% | ||
Evolution
Popplio kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Brionne all the way to Primarina. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 210 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Popplio
2 encounter spots for Popplio at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Popplio can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Popplio from Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Popplio in SwSh
Step 1Popplio ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Brionne with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Popplio egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Iki Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 1 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Coastal Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Brionne
Step 3Evolve into Primarina
Popplio is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Route 1 — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
Popplio is handed to you at Iki Town. 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.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Popplio's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 1 Sp. Atk EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
If Popplio want to create big, powerful balloons, they must be persistent. It takes daily practice for these Pokémon to develop their skills.
Popplio Guide
For a casual playthrough, Popplio works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Brionne. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Popplio has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Popplio has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- 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