Gulpin
#316 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Gulpin
The best moves for Gulpin are Pound and Gunk Shot when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Rock Smash and Sludge deal the most damage per turn.
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Gulpin family. Gulpin evolves into Swalot for 50 Candy.
Game images
Gulpin, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Gulpin is a Poison Pokémon. It is weak to Ground and Psychic moves. Gulpin's best moveset is Pound & Gunk Shot and it has a Max CP of 979. Gulpin evolves into Swalot.
About
"Virtually all of Gulpin's body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This Pokémon's stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 6 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 11.3 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Beam | 95 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Sludge | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | 1 | 1.56 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pound
12 DPS
|
Gunk Shot
52 DPS
|
5.2 | 100% |
|
Pound
12 DPS
|
Sludge
30 DPS
|
4.6 | 89% |
|
Pound
12 DPS
|
Ice Beam
27.1 DPS
|
4.5 | 86% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Gunk Shot
52 DPS
|
4.2 | 81% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Sludge
30 DPS
|
3.9 | 76% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Ice Beam
27.1 DPS
|
3.8 | 73% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Gulpin?
Gulpin is weak to Ground and Psychic moves.
The best counter to Gulpin is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Gulpin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 86% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 85% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
80 |
| Defense |
|
99 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 0.41 m |
| Weight | 10.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
371 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
495 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
742 |
|
Level 40 |
866 |
|
Level 50 |
979 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 618 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 804 |

