Competitive Information for Gulpin [Sun/Moon]
Poison
Abilities:
This Pokemon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
This Pokemon damages those draining HP from it for as much as they would heal.
This Pokemon cannot lose its held item due to another Pokemon's Ability or attack.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Gulpin? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Gulpin, the exceptional Poison-typed Pokémon! Gulpin is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weaknesses are Ground and Psychic. Uncover the best movesets for Gulpin below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Normalium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Liquid Ooze
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def / 56 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Seed Bomb
- Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
When it comes to single battles, Gulpin shines as a decent Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using destructive physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Gulpin recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Liquid Ooze, Gulpin damages those draining hp from it for as much as they would heal. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Gulpin has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Poisonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Ooze
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA / 56 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Giga Drain / Solar Beam
For single battles, Gulpin is a brilliant Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with potent special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Gulpin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Ooze, Gulpin damages those draining hp from it for as much as they would heal. With a Poisonium Z equipped to it, if Gulpin has a poison move, this item allows it to use a poison z-move.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Gulpin recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Gulpin? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Normalium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Liquid Ooze
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def / 56 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Seed Bomb
- Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
Gulpin stands out as an awesome Physical Sweeper in double battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Gulpin recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Liquid Ooze, Gulpin damages those draining hp from it for as much as they would heal. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Gulpin has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Poisonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Liquid Ooze
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA / 56 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Giga Drain / Solar Beam
Gulpin makes an an exquisite Special Sweeper in double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Gulpin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Liquid Ooze, Gulpin damages those draining hp from it for as much as they would heal. With a Poisonium Z equipped to it, if Gulpin has a poison move, this item allows it to use a poison z-move.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Gulpin recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Gulpin can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Gulpin.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Gulpin 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 Gulpin
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Moves: Stockpile + Spit up
- Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Gulpin's stats
- Acid Armor
- Amnesia
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Power-Up Punch
- Stockpile
Most notable and possible best moves for Gulpin
- Destiny Bond
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Gulpin in Sun and Moon
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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