Competitive Information for Golisopod [Sword/Shield]
Bug / Water
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This Pokemon switches out when it reaches 1/2 or less of its maximum HP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Golisopod? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get ready to meet Golisopod, the epic Bug and Water-typed Pokémon! It's to see Golisopod show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. It is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Golisopod's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 244 Hp / 252 Atk / 12 SpD
Moveset:
- First Impression
- Liquidation
- Poison Jab
- Aqua Jet
Dominating single battles, Golisopod is popular Physical Tank. It's designed to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. With Emergency Exit, Golisopod switches out when it reaches 1/2 or less of its maximum hp. With a Assault Vest equipped to it, Golisopod's sp. Def is 1.5x, but it can only select damaging moves.
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Aqua Jet is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Water-type move (usually goes first).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- First Impression / X-Scissor
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
- Drill Run
Golisopod thrives as an extraordinary Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using devastating physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golisopod's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Emergency Exit, Golisopod switches out when it reaches 1/2 or less of its maximum hp. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Golisopod's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ 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 make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Golisopod's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Golisopod? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 228 Hp / 252 Atk / 28 Spe
Moveset:
- Leech Life
- First Impression
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
In double battles, Golisopod is known as pretty popular Physical Tank. In previous tournaments, this build was a go-to choice. It is primarily designed to take a substantial 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. With a Assault Vest equipped to it, Golisopod's sp. Def is 1.5x, but it can only select damaging moves.
◆ First Impression is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 90-base power Bug-type move (hits first. First turn out only).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Aqua Jet is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Water-type move (usually goes first).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Emergency Exit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- First Impression / X-Scissor
- Rock Slide
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Close Combat
For those intense double battles, Golisopod is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with forceful physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golisopod's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Emergency Exit, Golisopod switches out when it reaches 1/2 or less of its maximum hp. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Golisopod's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ 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 make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Golisopod's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Golisopod can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Golisopod.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Golisopod can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Golisopod
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Wide Guard, Aqua Jet, First Impression, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Golisopod's stats
- Bulk Up
- Defense Curl
- Harden
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Golisopod
- Aqua Jet
- First Impression
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Liquidation
- Poison Jab
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Snarl
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Golisopod in Sword and Shield
- Brave Nature ( 244/252/0/0/12/0 )
- Brave Nature ( 252/252/0/0/4/0 )
- Optimize Golisopod's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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