Nothing fancy in Skiploom's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Skiploom enthusiasts can apparently tell where a Skiploom was born by the scent drifting from the flower on the Pokémon’s head.
When the weather grows cold, Skiploom’s flower closes and the Pokémon cannot photosynthesize, so it flies away to warmer regions.
Skiploom is weak to Ice, Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Rhyperior can KO Skiploom with Stone Edge (104-123%). Kyurem's Draco Meteor hits Skiploom for 54-63%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 4x36-42% Draco Meteor54-63% | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Braviary builds →U Turn20-24% Close Combat17-20% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x68-81% Psyshock30-36% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Skiploom sits between Hoppip and Jumpluff in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Speed has grown the most so far (+30), but there's still another 120 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Skiploom to get Hoppip eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Skiploom's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Infiltrator adds passive value. Stun Spore gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Skiploom best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Stun Spore
- Strength Sap
- U Turn
- Memento
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Rage Powder
- Sleep Powder
- Tailwind
- Strength Sap
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Most of Skiploom's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam, but Normal and Fairy and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Skiploom gets Amnesia and Aromatherapy exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Fairy coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Energy Ball.
Egg moves make a real difference. Skiploom gets Amnesia and Aromatherapy exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Fairy coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Energy Ball.
Egg moves make a real difference. Skiploom gets Amnesia and Aromatherapy exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Fairy coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Energy Ball.
Skiploom starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Skiploom in Scarlet & Violet
Hoppip is your first catch on the way to Skiploom. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-50 across 64 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HoppipSouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%MidAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Water1%LateEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Water1%LateEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Cave1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Forest1%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Forest1%LateThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%Late
Step 2Skiploom ✓East Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%Midor evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
6 encounter spots for Skiploom at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Skiploom in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Skiploom, start by catching Hoppip through walking and special encounters at Lv. 9-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HoppipRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.9-10 Route22%EarlyRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.9-10 Route22%EarlyRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.11 Route20%EarlyFuego IronworksShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.29 Power-plant20%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Skiploom ✓Route 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.12 Route2%EarlyFuego IronworksShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.30 Power-plant2%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
Skiploom isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Hoppip from Gold, Crystal, or HeartGold. The evolution path from Hoppip to Skiploom is covered in the steps below.
Skiploom can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Hoppip from Gold, Crystal, or HeartGold and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff at level 27. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 340 BST.
Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff at level 27. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For a casual playthrough, Skiploom works as a placeholder. Grass/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Jumpluff. That's where the stats start mattering.
Skiploom shows up in 16 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Scarlet & Violet, most recently in Gold & Silver and Crystal.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Skiploom appears in 16 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 7SM
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