Golisopod (Japanese: グソクムシャ, Hepburn: Gusokumusha) (go-LIE-suh-pod[1]) is a bug/water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
Biology
Physiology
Golisopod is an enormous blue, grey, and purple bipedal, giant-isopod Pokémon. It has a domed carapace on its head and back, six arms (two large and clawed, and the other four are small and vestigial) and a section of exoskeleton on its lower body resembling a sumo wrestler's loincloth.
Behavior
Golisopod are very strong and intelligent Pokémon. In complete contrast to its pre-evolution Wimpod, it will do anything to win, taking advantage of any openings they can find. Like its pre-evolution, Golisopod are still very cautious Pokémon despite being stronger, as they are known to flee when they know that they cannot handle a tough situation.
Its appearance, fighting style (only as shown in the anime) involves spinning quickly, blocking, using its multiple arms and claws as swords. Its personality in battle seems to rely on smart shots often, toying with weaker opponents, and running from opponents who are stronger than it expected.
In the Galar region, Golispod frequently clash with Grapploct, with the loser of the battle being eaten by the winner.
Natural abilities
Golisopod has the ability Emergency Exit, a variant of Wimp Out that activates upon reaching 50% or less health. In the wild, the Pokémon immediately flees, ending the battle. In battles, Golisopod will withdraw, causing another Pokémon to take their place.
Evolution
Golisopod evolves from Wimpod at level 30.
Game info
Locations
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Sun and Moon | Evolve Wimpod | None Common |
Sword and Shield | Evolve Wimpod Lake of Outrage (rain) |
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Pokédex entries
- Sun
With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.
- Moon
It battles skillfully with its six arms, but spends most of its time peacefully meditating in caves deep beneath the sea.
- Ultra Sun
The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win.
- Ultra Moon
Its claws, which it can extend and retract at will, are its greatest weapons. Golisopod is sometimes accompanied by Wimpod.
- Sword
It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs.
- Shield
They live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed. When Golisopod and Grapploct battle, the loser becomes the winner's meal.
Stats
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Total | 530
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | First Impression | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 | Struggle Bug | 50 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
1 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
1 | Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
1 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
4 | Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
7 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
10 | Bug Bite | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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13 | Spite | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
16 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
21 | Slash | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
26 | Razor Shell | 75 | 95% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
31 | Sucker Punch | 70 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
36 | Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
41 | Pin Missile | 25 | 95% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
48 | Liquidation | 85 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM08 | Bulk Up | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM09 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM12 | Taunt | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM28 | Leech Life | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM34 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM40 | Aerial Ace | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM54 | False Swipe | 40 | 100% | 40 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM65 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM77 | Psych Up | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM79 | Frost Breath | 60 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM81 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM94 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM95 | Snarl | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM97 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM98 | Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding
To see the Egg Moves that Golisopod can learn, refer to Wimpod. |
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Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Bug Bite USUM | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Drill Run USUM | 80 | 95% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Dual Chop USUM | 40 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Endeavor USUM | — | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Icy Wind USUM | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Iron Defense USUM | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Iron Head USUM | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Knock Off USUM | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Laser Focus USUM | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Liquidation USUM | 85 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Pain Split USUM | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Spite USUM | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Throat Chop USUM | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Water Pulse USUM | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
Appearances
Anime
Trivia
- Golisopod is considered the Alolan counterpart to Gyarados:
- Contrary to what its Pokédex entry in Pokémon Sun says, Golisopod is unable to learn the move Air Slash.
Origin
Golisopod is based on a giant isopod, with elements of sumo wrestlers, and samurai (including their armor).
Considering its water and sea based origins and being introduced in the Alolan based Generation VII, Golisopod's sudden and drastic evolution from its origins as the weak Wimpod hearkens to cultural aspects of beach culture, specifically to 1950s Americana of showcasing undertoned and wiry males and transforming them into musclemen by muscle building regiments to impress with their healthy physiques and fight off bullies at the beach.
Etymology
Golisopod may be a combination of Goliath and isopod.
Names in other languages
- English: Golisopod
- Japanese: Gusokumusha
- French: Sarmuraï
- German: Tectass
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2018). Pokémon: Super Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 201. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1338230895.