No. 0767

Wimpod

Turn Tail Pokémon

Official art

Wimpod is a Bug/Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock and Electric, with a base stat total of 230. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug Water

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 12 kg 26.5 lbs
Base stat total: 230 Higher than 3% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VII Sun & Moon

Abilities

Wimp Out

Pokédex entryShield

Wimpod gather in swarms, constantly on the lookout for danger. They scatter the moment they detect an enemy’s presence.

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Base stats

HP25100–132160–254

Atk3549–9567–185

Def4054–10176–196

SpA2036–7940–152

SpD3045–9058–174

Spe8090–145148–284

Total230Higher than 3% 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 Spe.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

BugWatershow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricFlyingRock

Resists

½×

FightingGroundIceSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostFireGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 80); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90

Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Wimpod outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Wimpod 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
145		Wimpod · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132		Wimpod · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
100		Wimpod · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
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		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

Wimp Out
This Pokémon switches out when it reaches 1/2 or less of its maximum HP.

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

#0767WimpodBugWater
1. Level 30
  #0768GolisopodBugWater
  1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Golisopite
    #0768Mega GolisopodBugSteel

Moves

Level up 3


1	Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
1	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
1	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Special	50	100%	20

TM / HM / TR 22


TM16	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Special	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM35	HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM40	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM53	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
TM58	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	10
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
TR04	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TR16	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
TR18	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	10
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR23	SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.	Ground	Status	—	—	20
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR37	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TR61	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
TR84	Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Water	Special	80	100%	15

Egg moves 5


Egg	Aqua JetUsually goes first.	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
Egg	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
Egg	RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
Egg	Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.	Rock	Status	—	—	10

Tutor 1


Tutor	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Physical	70	90%	10

Biology

Wimpod is a coward. As it desperately dashes off, the flailing of its many legs leaves a sparkling clean path in its wake.

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Turn Tail Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#182Original Akala#109Original Poni#070Updated Alola#221Updated Akala#122Updated Poni#083Galar#232Isle of Armor#124Hyperspace#062

Wimpod gather in swarms, constantly on the lookout for danger. They scatter the moment they detect an enemy’s presence.
Shield
It’s nature’s cleaner—it eats anything and everything, including garbage and rotten things. The ground near its nest is always clean.
Sword
An astonishingly cowardly Pokémon, Wimpod will whir its legs at high speeds to run away if anything comes near it.
Ultra Moon
It will pick up anything it finds on the ground. Sometimes it finds coins, so Murkrow and Meowth will go after it.
Ultra Sun
Its habitat varies from beaches to seabeds. A natural scavenger, it will gleefully chow down on anything edible, no matter how rotten.
Moon
This Pokémon is a coward. As it desperately dashes off, the flailing of its many legs leaves a sparkling clean path in its wake.
Sun

Names around the world

English: Wimpod
Japanese: コソクムシ
Japanese (romaji): Kosokumushi
Korean: 꼬시레
Chinese (Traditional): 膽小蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 胆小虫
French: Sovkipou
German: Reißlaus
Spanish: Wimpod
Italian: Wimpod

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 46
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: BugWater 3
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Courageous CavernWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Courageous CavernWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60

Shield 12 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 12 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Ultra Moon 3 areas

Dividing Peak TunnelStatic encounter · Lv 17–20
Poni Breaker CoastStatic encounter · Lv 41–44
Route 8Static encounter · Lv 17–20

Ultra Sun 3 areas

Dividing Peak TunnelStatic encounter · Lv 17–20
Poni Breaker CoastStatic encounter · Lv 41–44
Route 8Static encounter · Lv 17–20

Moon 3 areas

Poni Breaker CoastStatic encounter · Lv 40–43
Poni WildsStatic encounter · Lv 40–43
Route 8Static encounter · Lv 17–20

Sun 3 areas

Poni Breaker CoastStatic encounter · Lv 40–43
Poni WildsStatic encounter · Lv 40–43
Route 8Static encounter · Lv 17–20

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.