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No. 0295

Exploud

Loud Noise Pokémon

Exploud
Official art
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
84 kg 185.2 lbs
Base stat total
490 Higher than 65% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
This Pokémon can do more than just shout. To communicate with others of its kind, it’ll emit all sorts of sounds from the holes in its body.
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Base stats

HP104179–211318–412
Atk9199–157168–309
Def6374–126117–247
SpA9199–157168–309
SpD7383–137135–269
Spe6879–132126–258
Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon
HP104Atk91Def63Spe68SpD73SpA91

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Fighting

Immune to

0×
Ghost
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 68); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+132Max120No SP88Min79Scarf198Tailwind264

At max Speed, Exploud outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 132Exploud · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  20. 120Exploud · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 88Exploud · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 20

EvoCrunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
1Echoed VoicePower increases when used on consecutive turns.NormalSpec40100%15
1Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
1HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
1Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
15RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
15Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
23Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
29RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
36SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20
45UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
54ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
63Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
72BoomburstNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.NormalSpec140100%10
81Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM10Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
TM83Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
HM03SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
HM08Rock Climb20% chance to confuse the target.NormalPhys9085%20
TMRoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TMFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TMSolar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TMEarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMFire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMRock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TMShadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TMTormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TMTauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TMBrick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TMOverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TMRock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20
TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMFlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TMFocus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TMAvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

Biology

It breathes in with the tubes on its body, and shouts with enough force to cause tremors. It can whistle from the tubes to express its feelings.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Loud Noise Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Blue
Cave
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#047Central Kalos#142New Hoenn#048Isle of Armor#150
  1. This Pokémon can do more than just shout. To communicate with others of its kind, it’ll emit all sorts of sounds from the holes in its body.

    Shield
  2. In the past, people would use the loud voices of these Pokémon as a means of communication between distant cities.

    Sword
  3. Its roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
  4. Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  5. It emits a variety of sounds from the holes all over its body. Its loud cries can be heard from over six miles away.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  6. It has sound-generating organs all over its body. It communicates with others by adjusting the tone and volume of the cries it emits.

    Emerald
  7. EXPLOUD communicates its feelings to the others by emitting whistle-like sounds from the tubes on its body. This Pokémon only raises its voice when it is in battle.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  8. EXPLOUD triggers earthquakes with the tremors it creates by bellowing. If this Pokémon violently inhales from the ports on its body, it’s a sign that it is preparing to let loose a huge bellow.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Exploud
Japanese
バクオング
Japanese (romaji)
Bakuong
Korean
폭음룡
Chinese (Traditional)
爆音怪
Chinese (Simplified)
爆音怪
French
Brouhabam
German
Krawumms
Spanish
Exploud
Italian
Exploud

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

3 HP
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
221
Medium Slow

Breeding

MonsterField
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Loudred: Level 40.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.