Competitive Information for Golisopod [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Golisopod
Bug / Water
Abilities:
Emergency ExitEmergency Exit: This Pokemon switches out when it reaches 1/2 or less of its maximum HP.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
0.5x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
0.5x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Golisopod? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Golisopod in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
KartanaCharizard-Mega-YEnteiExcadrillCresseliaDragoniteMarowak-AlolaAudino-MegaHoopa-UnboundUxie
KartanaCharizard-Mega-YEnteiExcadrillCresseliaDragoniteMarowak-AlolaAudino-MegaHoopa-UnboundUxie
Golisopod is an astounding Bug and Water-typed Pokemon. It's a almost common sight to see Golisopod out in the 7th generation battlefield. Golisopod is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks.
Species: Golisopod
Item: Aguav Berry / Buginium Z
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- First Impression / Leech Life
- Knock Off
- Aqua Jet / Liquidation
- Spikes
Item: Aguav Berry / Buginium Z
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- First Impression / Leech Life
- Knock Off
- Aqua Jet / Liquidation
- Spikes
Physical Tank Golisopod (Popular/Trending)
Golisopod is a wonderful Physical Tank. It is primarily designed to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. With Emergency Exit, Golisopod switches out when it reaches 1/2 or less of its maximum hp.
♦ First Impression is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 90-base power Bug-type move (hits first. first turn out only).
♦ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Golisopod recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Aqua Jet is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Water-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Spikes is a status move (hurts grounded foes on switch-in. max 3 layers).
♦ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Golisopod recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Aqua Jet is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Water-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Spikes is a status move (hurts grounded foes on switch-in. max 3 layers).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Golisopod
Item: Buginium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- First Impression / Leech Life
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Return / Slash
- Drill Run
Item: Buginium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- First Impression / Leech Life
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Return / Slash
- Drill Run
Physical Sweeper Golisopod (Emergency Exit)
Golisopod is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Golisopod's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Emergency Exit, Golisopod switches out when it reaches 1/2 or less of its maximum hp.
♦ First Impression is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 90-base power Bug-type move (hits first. first turn out only).
♦ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Golisopod recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Golisopod recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Golisopod? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Golisopod in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
KartanaCharizard-Mega-YEnteiExcadrillCresseliaDragoniteMarowak-AlolaAudino-MegaHoopa-UnboundUxie
KartanaCharizard-Mega-YEnteiExcadrillCresseliaDragoniteMarowak-AlolaAudino-MegaHoopa-UnboundUxie
Species: Golisopod
Item: Rockium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- First Impression / Leech Life
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Return
Item: Rockium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- First Impression / Leech Life
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Return
Doubles Physical Sweeper Golisopod (Emergency Exit)
Golisopod is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Golisopod's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Emergency Exit, Golisopod switches out when it reaches 1/2 or less of its maximum hp.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ First Impression is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 90-base power Bug-type move (hits first. first turn out only).
♦ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Golisopod recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ First Impression is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 90-base power Bug-type move (hits first. first turn out only).
♦ Leech Life is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Golisopod recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Golisopod learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Golisopod can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Golisopod
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- 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
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Sucker Punch, Aqua Jet, Wide Guard, First Impression
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic, Scald
Moves that boost Golisopod's stats
- Bulk Up
- Harden
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Golisopod
- Aqua Jet
- First Impression
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Snarl
- Spikes
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Golisopod in Sun and Moon
- Adamant Nature ( 252/252/0/0/4/0/ )
- Brave Nature ( 248/252/0/0/8/0/ )
- Optimize Golisopod's EV spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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