Aipom
#190 (Johto)
Best moveset for Aipom
The best moves for Aipom are Scratch and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Aipom family. Aipom evolves into Ambipom (Sinnoh Stone) for 100 Candy.
- Aipom requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Ambipom.
Game images
Aipom, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Aipom is a Normal Pokémon. It is weak to Fighting moves. Aipom's best moveset is Scratch & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,524. Aipom evolves into Ambipom.
About
"Aipom's tail ends in a hand-like appendage that can be cleverly manipulated. However, because the Pokémon uses its tail so much, its real hands have become rather clumsy."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 14.4 |
| Astonish | 7 | 7 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Swift | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Low Sweep | 40 | 3 | 1.21 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
7.4 | 110% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Swift
26 DPS
|
6.8 | 100% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
22 DPS
|
6.4 | 95% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Low Sweep
20 DPS
|
6.1 | 91% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5.8 | 86% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
5.8 | 85% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Swift
26 DPS
|
5.4 | 80% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
22 DPS
|
5.1 | 76% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Low Sweep
20 DPS
|
4.6 | 68% |
|
Astonish
7 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
2.8 | 42% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Aipom?
Aipom is weak to Fighting moves.
The best counter to Aipom is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Blaziken and Mega Mewtwo Y.
The top Aipom counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Mega Lucario | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 85% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 83% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 82% | |
| Keldeo (Resolute Form) | 82% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 81% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
136 |
| Defense |
|
112 |
| Stamina |
|
146 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 127 |
Size
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 11.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
578 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
770 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,156 |
|
Level 40 |
1,348 |
|
Level 50 |
1,524 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 963 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,252 |

