Skiploom sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Hoppip but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Jumpluff as fast as possible. Ground moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Cottonweed Pokemon.
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.
As soon as it rains, it closes its flower and hides in the shade of a tree to avoid getting wet.
Skiploom Weakness
VulnerableSkiploom is weak to Ice, Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Skiploom sits between Hoppip and Jumpluff in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Skiploom to get Hoppip eggs easily using 16 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Double-Edge and 4 more.
Best Build
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Egg moves make a real difference. Skiploom gets Amnesia and Confusion exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Psychic coverage rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Giga Drain.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Skiploom tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Skiploom in Crystal
To get Skiploom, start by catching Hoppip through walking encounters at Lv. 3-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HoppipEFFORTLESSRoute 11GrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 32GrassLv.6-7UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 33GrassLv.6-7UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 29GrassLv.3RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 30GrassLv.4RareEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGRoute 31GrassLv.5RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 13GrassLv.25-27UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 15GrassLv.25-27UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 14GrassLv.28UncommonMidRouteMorning/day
Step 2Skiploom ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 14GrassLv.26RareMidRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 14GrassLv.30RareMidRouteMorningor evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
At 340 BST, Skiploom is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Jumpluff before bringing it to any serious fight.
Skiploom's biggest threats include Lapras (Ice), Charizard (Fire), and Gengar (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Lapras is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Flying and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Skiploom is leaning toward the physical side (base 45 Attack). But the speed tells the real story — base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Skiploom appears in 16 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Skiploom appears in 16 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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