Type matchups
Damage Golisopod takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Water type, Golisopod has 3 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Bug/Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 140
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 530
Golisopod has a base stat total of 530, higher than 75% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (140). With Attack (125) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 75 HP, 140 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Golisopod's only ability is Emergency Exit.
How to beat Golisopod
Golisopod takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Water moves. Dragonite hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Water moves. Salamence hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Water moves.
Evolution
Golisopod is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Wimpod → Golisopod), evolving from Wimpod.
Best counters to Golisopod
Frequently asked questions
What is Golisopod weak to?
As a Bug/Water type, Golisopod takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Electric moves.
What is Golisopod resistant to?
Golisopod resists Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Golisopod?
Strong type-based picks include Rayquaza, Dragonite and Salamence, which hit Golisopod with super-effective attacks.