No. 0316

Gulpin

Stomach Pokémon

Official art

Gulpin is a Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground and Psychic, with a base stat total of 302. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Poison

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 10.3 kg 22.7 lbs
Base stat total: 302 Higher than 17% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entrySapphire / Alpha Sapphire

Most of GULPIN’s body is made up of its stomach - its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This Pokémon’s stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything.

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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk4356–10481–203

Def5365–11599–225

SpA4356–10481–203

SpD5365–11599–225

Spe4054–10176–196

Total302Higher than 17% of Pokémon

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: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

GroundPsychic

Resists

½×

BugFairyFightingGrassPoison

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

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 40); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Gulpin outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Gulpin against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		Gulpin · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
92		Gulpin · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Gulpin · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega 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

This Pokémon damages those HP from it for as much as they would heal.
Everything about Liquid Ooze →
Other Pokémon with Liquid Ooze 3
Tentacool Tentacruel Swalot
This Pokémon cannot lose its held item due to another Pokémon's Ability or attack.
Everything about Sticky Hold →
Other Pokémon with Sticky Hold 9
Grimer Muk Swalot Shellos Gastrodon Trubbish Accelgor Dipplin Hydrapple
This Pokémon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
Everything about Gluttony →
Other Pokémon with Gluttony 31
Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Galarian Slowpoke Alolan Grimer Alolan Muk Snorlax Shuckle Zigzagoon Linoone Swalot Spoink Grumpig Munchlax Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Heatmor Skwovet Greedent Applin Flapple Appletun Lechonk Oinkologne Dipplin

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

0.2% of teams · rank #89 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Bold
EVs: 36 HP / 252 Def / 92 SpA / 12 SpD / 116 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.2%
1500 weighting0.1%
1630 weighting0.2%
1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 36 HP / 252 Def / 92 SpA / 12 SpD / 116 Spe100.0%
Impish 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD0%
Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Def0%
Sassy 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD0%
Sassy 252 SpD0%

Tera types

Steel100.0%
Flying0%
Electric0%
Poison0%

Common teammates

Grimer100.0%
Trapinch100.0%
Doduo100.0%
Shellos100.0%
Elekid100.0%
Zorua-Hisui0%
Crabrawler0%
empty0%

Evolution

#0316GulpinPoison
1. Level 26
  #0317SwalotPoison

Moves

Level up 16


1	PoundNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
5	YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
8	Poison GasPoisons the foe(s).	Poison	Status	—	90%	40
10	Sludge30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	65	100%	20
12	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
17	Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	20
20	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
25	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
28	Spit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Spec	—	100%	10
28	StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
28	SwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
33	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
36	Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
41	BelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.	Poison	Spec	120	90%	10
44	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
49	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5

TM / HM / TR 40


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM13	Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM45	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Spec	65	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM91	Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
TM102	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM148	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM175	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM214	Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.	Poison	Spec	95	100%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 7


Egg	Acid ArmorRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.	Poison	Spec	50	—	15
Egg	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.	Ghost	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
Egg	Smog40% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	30	70%	20
Egg	Stuff CheeksMust hold Berry to use. User eats Berry, Def +2.	Normal	Status	—	—	10

Biology

Most of Gulpin's body consists of its stomach, whose acid can dissolve anything it can fit in its mouth. It releases gases while it digests food.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#237 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Stomach Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#095Central Kalos#098New Hoenn#100Paldea#139Hyperspace#092

It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
This Pokémon’s stomach fluid can even digest scrap iron. In one gulp, it can swallow something that is as large as itself.
Emerald
Most of GULPIN’s body is made up of its stomach - its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This Pokémon’s stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
Virtually all of GULPIN’s body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This Pokémon’s stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Gulpin
Japanese: ゴクリン
Japanese (romaji): Gokulin
Korean: 꼴깍몬
Chinese (Traditional): 溶食獸
Chinese (Simplified): 溶食兽
French: Gloupti
German: Schluppuck
Spanish: Gulpin
Italian: Gulpin

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 HP
: 225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 60
: Fluctuating

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Y 1 area

Road 5Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–10

X 1 area

Road 5Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–10

XD 1 area

Cipher Lab (Outside)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 17

SoulSilver 1 area

Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5

Platinum 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Pearl 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Diamond 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Emerald 1 area

Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13

Sapphire 1 area

Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13

Ruby 1 area

Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13

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.