Mixed
Balanced
340Low
80Moderate
DTier

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 stat exp per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
340Avg
HP55
D
Attack45
D
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk45
D
Sp. Def65
C
Speed80
C
Total340
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Skiploom yields +2 Spe
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2
Details
Catch120Moderate•Medium Slow1.06M XP•0.6m / 2'00"•1kg / 2.2 lbs•119Base XP
Pokedex Entries

The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.

Gold

It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.

Silver

Skiploom Weakness

Vulnerable

Skiploom 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.

Gen II Type Chart
  • 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
4xCriticali
Ice
2xWeaki
FirePoisonFlyingRock
½xResisti
WaterFighting
¼xResisti
Grass
0xImmunei
Ground
STAB (6)i
WaterGroundRockGrassFightingBug
5Weak
3Resist
1Immune
Scorei-5
Stealth Rock25% on switch
4x Ice — Ice Beam, Freeze-Dry, Ice Shard
Abilities
ChlorophyllDoubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Leaf GuardProtects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
InfiltratorHABypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

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

3 Forms
Hoppip
#187Hoppip
18
Level 18
Skiploom
#188Skiploom
27
Level 27
Jumpluff
#189Jumpluff
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Hoppip
GrassFlying
Skiploom
GrassFlying
Jumpluff
GrassFlying
HP
35
55+20
75+20
ATK
35
45+10
55+10
DEF
40
50+10
70+20
SP.ATK
35
45+10
55+10
SP.DEF
55
65+10
95+30
SPE
50
80+30
110+30
BST
250D-Tier
340D-Tier+90
460C-Tier+120
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Utility
Breeding
Very Easy

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.

Egg Groups
FairyPlant
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarilltogeticpikachuvenusaurmeganiumjumpluffmarillgranbullivysaurparasectbayleef
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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

Lv 1
Splash
——40Normal
Lv 1
Synthesis
——5Grass
Lv 1
Tackle
3510035Normal
Lv 1
Tail Whip
—10030Normal
Lv 5
Tail Whip
—10030Normal
Lv 10
Tackle
3510035Normal
Lv 13
Poison Powder
—7535Poison
Lv 15
Stun Spore
—7530Grass
Lv 17
Sleep Powder
—7515Grass
Lv 22
Leech Seed
—9010Grass
Lv 29
Cotton Spore
—8540Grass
Lv 36
Mega Drain
4010010Grass

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM03
Curse
——10Ghost
TM40
Defense Curl
——40Normal
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM20
Endure+4
——10Normal
HM05
Flash
—7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
751005Grass
TM02
Headbutt
7010015Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM35
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM13
Snore
4010015Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
TM11
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM34
Swagger
—8515Normal
TM12
Sweet Scent
—10020Normal
TM06
Toxic
—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Amnesia
——20Psychic
Egg
Confusion
5010025Psychic
Egg
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Egg
Encore
—1005Normal
Egg
Growl
—10040Normal
Egg
Pay Day
4010020Normal
Egg
Reflect
——20Psychic

Tutor Moves

Skiploom can't learn any Tutor moves

Finding Skiploom at moderate rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.

Where To Catch Skiploom in Gold & Silver

Hoppip is your first catch on the way to Skiploom. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 6-26 across 12 total spots in the chain.

  1. Hoppip
    Step 1Catch Hoppip
    Route 33
    SilverGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 33
    GoldGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 32
    SilverGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 32
    GoldGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 13
    GoldGrassLv.22-24UncommonMidRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 13
    SilverGrassLv.22-24UncommonMidRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 15
    SilverGrassLv.22-24UncommonMidRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 15
    GoldGrassLv.22-24UncommonMidRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 14
    GoldGrassLv.24UncommonMidRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 14
    SilverGrassLv.24UncommonMidRouteMorning/day
    EASY
  2. Skiploom
    Step 2Skiploom ✓
    Route 14
    SilverGrassLv.26RareMidRouteMorning/day
    CHALLENGING
    Route 14
    GoldGrassLv.26RareMidRouteMorning/day
    CHALLENGING
    or 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.

  • Hoppip evolves into Skiploom at level 18. Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff at level 27. Skiploom is a middle-stage evolution in the Hoppip line.

  • Skiploom is a mixed attacker — base 45 Attack and 45 Sp. Atk. 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.