Bounce
Learned at Lv. 56
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Power: 85Accuracy: 85PP: 5PhysicalParalysis
User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
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#188
POKÉDEX No. #188
Skiploom
Cottonweed Pokémon
The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluc tuates up and down.
Weak to
Ice×4Flying
Poison
Rock
Fire
Height0.6 m
Weight1.0 kg
AbilitiesChlorophyll
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP55220–314
- Attack4585–207
- Defense5094–218
- Sp. Atk4585–207
- Sp. Def65121–251
- Speed80148–284
Total340
/ 720
BST340
22 percentile (1025)-76 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Green
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Hoppip#187Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #188 |
| Kalos Central | #136 |
| Original Johto | #68 |
| Paldea | #17 |
| Updated Johto | #68 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
119
EV Yield
+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
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
Ground
Rock
Water
Fighting
BugGrass
Offensive Coverage
Skiploom's Grass / Flying typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, water, fighting, bug, grass types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Skiploom totals 340 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Speed (80) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (45).
Its Grass, Flying typing leaves Skiploom with 5 weaknesses against 3 resistances and 1 full immunity. Watch out for Ice moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 6 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 120 puts Skiploom in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.6 m
Weight
1.0 kg
TypeGrassFlying
Abilities
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
FairyPlant
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
120
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Skiploom?
Skiploom is a dual-type Grass, Flying Pokémon.
What are Skiploom's weaknesses?
Skiploom takes 4× damage from Ice type moves and takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Rock, Fire type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Skiploom evolve?
Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff at level 27. Full evolution line: Hoppip → Skiploom → Jumpluff.
What are Skiploom's base stats?
Skiploom has a base stat total of 340: HP 55, Attack 45, Defense 50, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 65, Speed 80. Its highest stat is Speed (80).
