Skiploom Best Moveset
45 Sp. Atk at 80 Speed on Grass/Flying. AbilityChlorophyll under sun gives absurd Speed on zero damage output. The moveset is building toward Jumpluff's 110 Speed. One evolution away from the fastest Grass-type support option in the lower tiers.
Skiploom saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). This was Skiploom's competitive peak.
Best Moves
Best Build
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Leech Seed
- Encore
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Skiploom saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Skiploom maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Leftovers, favoring a Jolly nature.
Support Moveset
- Encore
- Sleep Powder
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Skiploom saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Skiploom maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Leftovers, favoring a Jolly nature.
Wall Moveset
- Encore
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Skiploom saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Skiploom maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Acrobatics
- Synthesis
- Swords Dance
Skiploom saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Skiploom maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Swords Dance
- Memento
- Acrobatics
Skiploom saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Skiploom maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Grassiumz, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Aromatherapy
- Sunny Day
- Rest
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Skiploom saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Skiploom maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Infiltrator with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Stun Spore
- Strength Sap
- U Turn
- Memento
Recommended Teammates
Skiploom Weakness
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 |
What is Skiploom Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Skiploom
Salazzle's Flamethrower hits Skiploom for 67-79%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 89-105%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x67-79% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Terrakion builds →Close Combat27-31% Stone Edge 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Skiploom View Lapras builds →Surf15-18% Thunderbolt20-24% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Skiploom
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 SV
Hoppip is your first catch on the way to Skiploom. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-60 across 122 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HoppipSouth Province (Area One) - GrassLv.2-8OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.2-8OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.18-27OverworldRate 6%Asado Desert - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Asado Desert - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%
Step 2Skiploom ✓East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.18-27OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into JumpluffAsado Desert - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Asado Desert - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.33-60OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Skiploom (Step 2)
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 BDSP
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 - SouthLv.9-10Using PokeRadarRate 22%Route 205 - NorthLv.11Using PokeRadarBrilliant DiamondRate 20%Fuego IronworksLv.29Using PokeRadarShining PearlRate 20%Grassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Skiploom ✓Route 205 - NorthLv.12Using PokeRadarBrilliant DiamondRate 2%Fuego IronworksLv.30Using PokeRadarShining PearlRate 2%Grassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Jumpluff
Skiploom isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Hoppip from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or HeartGold & SoulSilver. The evolution path from Hoppip to Skiploom is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Skiploom in USUM
Step 1Obtain HoppipLATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 33. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 11. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Memorial Pillar. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 33. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Skiploom ✓
Step 3Evolve into Jumpluff
Skiploom can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Hoppip from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or HeartGold & SoulSilver and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Skiploom in SM
- Step 1Obtain HoppipBREEDINGAvailableLeave Skiploom with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Hoppip egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 33. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 11. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Memorial Pillar. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 33. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Skiploom ✓
- Step 3Evolve into Jumpluff
Base Stats
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.
Skiploom Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 7SM
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