Nothing fancy in Wimpod's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It’s nature’s cleaner—it eats anything and everything, including garbage and rotten things. The ground near its nest is always clean.
Wimpod gather in swarms, constantly on the lookout for danger. They scatter the moment they detect an enemy’s presence.
Wimpod's Bug/Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Flying, and Rock. The Bug/Water typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
Rhyperior can KO Wimpod with Stone Edge (404-476%). Regieleki threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (519-611%).
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake101-119%KO Stone Edge 2x404-476%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x404-476%KO Electroweb 2x317-374%KO Thunderbolt 2x519-611%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Braviary builds →U Turn78-92% Close Combat66-79% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wimpod View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon138-163%KO Volt Switch 2x484-570%KO Thunderbolt 2x623-734%KO | ||
Wimpod is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Golisopod. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 300 total stats over Wimpod. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wimpod easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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Bulky Support Moveset
- Struggle Bug
- Aqua Jet
- Taunt
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Surf and Scald for Wimpod, with Rock and Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Jet and Harden from the egg pool give Wimpod something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Jet and Harden from the egg pool give Wimpod something extra. Pair those with Surf and Leech Life for STAB and Normal and Steel coverage for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Aqua Jet and Harden from the egg pool give Wimpod something extra. Pair those with Surf and Leech Life for STAB and Normal and Steel coverage for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Wimpod doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 40 locations. Wimpod's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Wimpod in Sword & Shield
40 spots to find Wimpod at Lv. 13-31 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Sword and Shield versions, so filter by your copy below.
Wimpod waits at 3 fixed spots in this game. Head to Dividing Peak Tunnel for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Wimpod in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Wimpod is obtained through 6 fixed encounters at Lv. 17-44. No wild spawns here — check the conditions on each location below.
Wimpod waits at 3 fixed spots in this game. Head to Poni Breaker Coast for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Wimpod in Sun & Moon
Wimpod is obtained through 6 fixed encounters at Lv. 17-43. No wild spawns here — check the conditions on each location below.
Get Wimpod to Golisopod at level 30. At 230 BST, Wimpod is just the starting point.
Level 30 gets you Golisopod. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
For a casual playthrough, Wimpod works as a placeholder. Bug/Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Golisopod. That's where the stats start mattering.
Limited availability for Wimpod. 4 games total. Debuted in Legends: Z-A. Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Sun & Moon are the most recent.
Since Sun & Moon, Wimpod has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Wimpod has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 7SMDebut
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
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