As a Ground/Flying type, Gligar has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Ground/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 65
Attack: 75
Defense: 105
Sp. Atk: 35
Sp. Def: 65
Speed: 85
Total: 430

Gligar has a base stat total of 430, higher than 41% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (105). With Attack (75) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 65 HP, 105 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.

Gligar can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Sand Veil and Immunity.

How to beat Gligar

The best way to beat Gligar is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Water moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Electric moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Poison and Bug moves are resisted.

Good counters: Black Kyurem hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB. White Kyurem hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB. Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.

Evolution

Gligar is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Gligar → Gliscor) and evolves into Gliscor.

Best counters to Gligar

Other Ground/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Gligar weak to?

As a Ground/Flying type, Gligar takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×) and Water moves.

What is Gligar resistant to?

Gligar resists Fighting, Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Ground and Electric.

What are the best counters to Gligar?

Strong type-based picks include Black Kyurem, White Kyurem and Ice Calyrex, which hit Gligar with super-effective attacks.