Competitive Information for Exploud [Diamond/Pearl]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to sound-based moves, including Heal Bell.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Exploud? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Exploud, a terrific Pokémon that excels with Normal typing! Exploud is a common Pokémon to see in the DP metagame. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Uncover the best movesets for Exploud below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Hammer Arm
Exploud is an astounding Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Exploud's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Soundproof, Exploud is immune to sound-based moves including heal bell.
♦ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Exploud afterwards).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig).
♦ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Exploud's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Surf
- Ice Beam
Exploud is a decent Special Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Exploud's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Exploud's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Soundproof, Exploud is immune to sound-based moves including heal bell.
♦ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Exploud cannot move next turn).
♦ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Exploud's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dive).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Exploud? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
Exploud is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Exploud's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Soundproof, Exploud is immune to sound-based moves including heal bell.
♦ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Exploud afterwards).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Soundproof
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Surf
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Exploud is a marvelous Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Exploud's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Exploud's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Soundproof, Exploud is immune to sound-based moves including heal bell.
♦ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Exploud cannot move next turn).
♦ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dive).
♦ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Exploud's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Exploud can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Exploud.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Exploud can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Exploud
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Exploud's stats
- Defense Curl
- Howl
Most notable and possible best moves for Exploud
- Earthquake
- Howl
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Exploud in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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