| National № | 188 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Flying |
| Species | Cottonweed Pokémon |
| Height | 2′0″ (0.61m) |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg) |
| Abilities | Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Infiltrator (Dream World) |
| Local № | 068 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 068 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) |
| Japanese | Popokko |
| Egg Groups | Fairy, Grass |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 21 (minimum 5,355 steps) |
| EV yield | 2 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 136 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
The base stats for Skiploom are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 55 | 220 - 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 - 207 | |
| Defense | 50 | 94 - 218 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 - 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 - 251 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 - 284 | |
| Total | 340 |
| Gold LeafGreen HeartGold |
The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down. |
|---|---|
| Silver FireRed SoulSilver |
It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun. |
| Crystal | As soon as it rains, it closes its flower and hides in the shade of a tree to avoid getting wet. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
SKIPLOOM’s flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this POKéMON is sometimes used as a thermometer. |
| Emerald | It blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. Because its flower’s blooming changes with the temperature, it is sometimes used as a thermometer. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible. |
Skiploom learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Splash | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Synthesis | Grass | Status | - | - |
| 4 | Synthesis | Grass | Status | - | - |
| 7 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 10 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 12 | PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | - | 75 |
| 14 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 16 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 20 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| 24 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | - | 90 |
| 28 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 32 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 |
| 36 | Rage Powder | Bug | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Cotton Spore | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| 44 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 48 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| 52 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 56 | Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85 |
| 60 | Memento | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
Skiploom learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Splash | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Synthesis | Grass | Status | - | - |
| 4 | Synthesis | Grass | Status | - | - |
| 7 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 10 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 12 | PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | - | 75 |
| 14 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 16 | Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 20 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| 24 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | - | 90 |
| 28 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 32 | Cotton Spore | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| 36 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 40 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| 44 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 48 | Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85 |
| 52 | Memento | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Skiploom learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Skiploom egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| Amnesia | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Encore | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | - | - |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Cotton Guard | Grass | Status | - | - |
Skiploom learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Skiploom egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| Reflect | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Amnesia | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Encore | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | - | - |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Skiploom can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | - | - |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85 |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Skiploom does not learn any HM moves.
Other generations: II III IV V
Skiploom is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 62 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Skiploom is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 9 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 62 | Silver Wind | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Gold Silver |
Route 14 |
|---|---|
| Crystal | Route 14 |
| Pearl Diamond |
Route 205, Fuego Ironworks |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 14 |
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
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| Power | ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum
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