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Golisopod

Golisopod (Japanese: グソクムシャ, HepburnGusokumusha) (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

Locations
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

Stats
HP
75
Attack
125
Defense
140
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
90
Speed
40
Total
530

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 First Impression 90 100% 10 Bug Physical
1 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Bug Special
1 Sand Attack 100% 15 Ground Status
1 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Bug Physical
1 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
4 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Bug Physical
7 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
10 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
13 Spite 100% 10 Ghost Status
16 Swords Dance —% 20 Normal Status
21 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
26 Razor Shell 75 95% 10 Water Physical
31 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Dark Physical
36 Iron Defense —% 15 Steel Status
41 Pin Missile 25 95% 20 Bug Physical
48 Liquidation 85 100% 10 Water 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
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Fighting Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM12 Taunt —% 20 Dark Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Leech Life 80 100% 10 Bug Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM34 Sludge Wave 95 100% 10 Poison Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Normal Status
TM77 Psych Up 100% 10 Normal Status
TM79 Frost Breath 60 90% 10 Ice Special
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal 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.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Drill Run USUM 80 95% 10 Ground Physical
Dual Chop USUM 40 90% 15 Dragon Physical
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Normal Physical
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Steel Status
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Normal Status
Liquidation USUM 85 100% 10 Water Physical
Pain Split USUM —% 20 Normal Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Ghost Status
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Water 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:
      • Both evolve from weak Pokémon that are hard to train, Wimpod and Magikarp.
      • Both are one of the strongest Pokémon in each of their generations.
      • Both are used by leaders of villainous teams.
    • 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

    Gallery

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2018). Pokémon: Super Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 201. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1338230895.