Belch
Learned at Lv. 41
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Power: 120Accuracy: 90PP: 10Special
Can only be used after the user has eaten a berry.
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POKÉDEX No. #316
Gulpin
Stomach Pokémon
It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Weak to
Ground
Psychic
Height0.4 m
Weight10.3 kg
AbilitiesLiquid Ooze
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack4381–203
- Defense5399–225
- Sp. Atk4381–203
- Sp. Def5399–225
- Speed4076–196
Total302
/ 720
BST302
15 percentile (1025)-108 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Green
Shape
Arms
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #316 |
| Hoenn | #95 |
| Hyperspace | #92 |
| Kalos Central | #98 |
| Paldea | #139 |
| Updated Hoenn | #100 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
60
EV Yield
+1 HP
Growth Curve
Fast Then Very Slow
\begin{cases}
\frac{ x^3 \left( 24 + \left\lfloor \frac{x+1}{3} \right\rfloor \right) }{50}, & \text{if } x \leq 15 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 14 + x \right) }{50}, & \text{if } 15 < x \leq 35 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 32 + \left\lfloor \frac{x}{2} \right\rfloor \right ) }{50}, & \text{if } x > 35 \\
\end{cases}Exp at Lv. 50
142,500
Exp at Lv. 100
1,640,000
Wild Held Items
Oran Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Big Pearl
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Sitrus Berry
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon
Evolution Chain
→
Level 26
#317
Swalot
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Gulpin's Poison typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Gulpin's 302 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. HP (70) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 40 means careful positioning matters.
Its Poison typing leaves Gulpin with 2 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 225, Gulpin is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Fast Then Very Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
10.3 kg
TypePoison
Abilities
Damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
225
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Fast Then Very Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Gulpin?
Gulpin is a Poison type Pokémon.
What are Gulpin's weaknesses?
Gulpin takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic type moves.
How does Gulpin evolve?
Gulpin evolves into Swalot at level 26. Full evolution line: Gulpin → Swalot.
What are Gulpin's base stats?
Gulpin has a base stat total of 302: HP 70, Attack 43, Defense 53, Sp. Atk 43, Sp. Def 53, Speed 40. Its highest stat is HP (70).
