Golisopod
Golisopod is a Bug/Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0768 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Water |
| Species | Hard Scale Pokémon |
| Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) |
| Weight | 108.0 kg (238.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Emergency Exit |
| Local № | 0183 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0222 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0233 (Sword/Shield) 0125 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 186 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug, Water 3 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
| Defense | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Total | 530 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Golisopod changes
- In Generation 7, Golisopod has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Sun | With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It battles skillfully with its six arms, but spends most of its time peacefully meditating in caves deep beneath the sea. |
| Ultra Sun | The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win. |
| Ultra Moon | Its claws, which it can extend and retract at will, are its greatest weapons. Golisopod is sometimes accompanied by Wimpod. |
| Sword | It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs. |
| Shield | They live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed. When Golisopod and Grapploct battle, the loser becomes the winner’s meal. |
Moves learned by Golisopod
Moves learnt by level up
Golisopod does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Golisopod does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Golisopod cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Golisopod learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | First Impression | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 4 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 12 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 16 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 24 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 36 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 40 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 44 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Golisopod learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Impression | Bug | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Golisopod learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Golisopod gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| Wide Guard | Rock | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Golisopod can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Golisopod is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 45 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 74 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 83 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 85 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 94 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Golisopod is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 16 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 18 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 53 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 60 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 61 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 84 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 87 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 95 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 |
Golisopod sprites
Where to find Golisopod
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Wimpod |
|---|---|
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Lake of Outrage |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Golisopod questions
- What is a good moveset for Golisopod?
- How does Emergency Exit work?
- Is there any difference between the abilities Wimp Out & Emergency Exit?
- Which activates first, a berry or Emergency Exit?
- Where can I get overleveled wimpods? in Sun/Moon?
- Is Drednaw or Golisopod better for a SwSh playthrough?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Golisopod |
|---|---|
| Japanese | グソクムシャ (Gusokumusha) |
| German | Tectass |
| French | Sarmuraï |
| Italian | Golisopod |
| Spanish | Golisopod |
| Korean | 갑주무사 (gapjumusa) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 具甲武者 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 具甲武者 |
| English |
Hard Scale Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | そうこうポケモン |
| German | Rüstungs-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Blindé |
| Italian | Pokémon Blindato |
| Spanish | Pokémon Blindaje |
| Korean | 장갑포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 装甲宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 裝甲寶可夢 |
Name origin
- goliath
- a giant
- isopod
- marine invertebrate with an exoskeleton

