Gulpin

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Info
Base stats
Pokédex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations

Gulpin is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Stomach Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	316
Type	Poison
Species	Stomach Pokémon
Height	1′04″ (0.4 m)
Weight	22.7 lbs (10.3 kg)
Abilities	Liquid Ooze Sticky Hold Gluttony (hidden ability)
Local №	095 (Ruby/Sapphire) 098 (X/Y) 100 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
Japanese	Gokurin

Training

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	75
Growth Rate	Fluctuating

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	70	250	344
Attack	43	81	203
Defense	53	99	225
Sp. Atk	43	81	203
Sp. Def	53	99	225
Speed	40	76	196
Total	302	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Gulpin.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
				½		½	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	2	½						½

Pokédex entries

Ruby	Virtually all of GULPIN’s body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This POKéMON’s stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything.
Sapphire	Most of GULPIN’s body is made up of its stomach - its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This POKéMON’s stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything.
FireRed LeafGreen	There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Emerald	This POKéMON’s stomach fluid can even digest scrap iron. In one gulp, it can swallow something that is as large as itself.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
X	It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Y	There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Omega Ruby	Virtually all of Gulpin’s body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This Pokémon’s stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything.
Alpha Sapphire	Most of Gulpin’s body is made up of its stomach—its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This Pokémon’s stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything.

Evolution chart

#316
Gulpin
Poison

(Level 26)

#317
Swalot
Poison

Name origin

gulping: noise of swallowing

Moves learned by Gulpin

In other generations
3
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Gulpin learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
5	Yawn	Normal	—	—
8	Poison Gas	Poison	—	90
10	Sludge	Poison	65	100
12	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
17	Acid Spray	Poison	40	100
20	Encore	Normal	—	100
25	Toxic	Poison	—	90
28	Spit Up	Normal	—	100
28	Stockpile	Normal	—	—
28	Swallow	Normal	—	—
33	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
36	Gastro Acid	Poison	—	100
41	Belch	Poison	120	90
44	Wring Out	Normal	—	100
49	Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80

Egg moves

Gulpin learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gulpin egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Acid Armor	Poison	—	—
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—
Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
Pain Split	Normal	—	—
Smog	Poison	30	70
Venom Drench	Poison	—	100

Move Tutor moves

Gulpin can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
Gastro Acid	Poison	—	100
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Pain Split	Normal	—	—
Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

Moves learnt by TM

Gulpin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
34	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
83	Infestation	Bug	20	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Gulpin can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Counter	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense Curl	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	100	50	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100	Generation 4 — TM
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Rollout	Rock	30	90	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Gulpin learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
5	Yawn	Normal	—	—
8	Poison Gas	Poison	—	90
10	Sludge	Poison	65	100
12	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
17	Acid Spray	Poison	40	100
20	Encore	Normal	—	100
25	Toxic	Poison	—	90
28	Spit Up	Normal	—	100
28	Stockpile	Normal	—	—
28	Swallow	Normal	—	—
33	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
36	Gastro Acid	Poison	—	100
41	Belch	Poison	120	90
44	Wring Out	Normal	—	100
49	Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80

Egg moves

Gulpin learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gulpin egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Acid Armor	Poison	—	—
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—
Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
Pain Split	Normal	—	—
Smog	Poison	30	70
Venom Drench	Poison	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Gulpin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
34	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
83	Infestation	Bug	20	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Gulpin can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Counter	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense Curl	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	100	50	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100	Generation 4 — TM
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Rollout	Rock	30	90	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
3
4
5
6

Gulpin sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal					—
Shiny					—

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Where to find Gulpin

Ruby Sapphire	Route 110
FireRed LeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Route 110
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Great Marsh
HeartGold	Trade/migrate from another game
SoulSilver	Route 3
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Route 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Route 110
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Trade/migrate from another game

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