Gulpin

Gulpin is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Gulpin has a maximum CP of 979. It is weak to Ground and Psychic-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Gulpin is Pound and Gunk Shot.

Gulpin Stats and Max CP

80 ATK

99 DEF

172 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

979 CP

Lvl 40

866 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

618 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

495 CP

Lvl 15 Research

371 CP

Gulpin's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Gulpin Type Chart

Gulpin takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Gulpin takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Poison62.5%

Gulpin best moveset

Pound + Gunk Shot

Pound

Gunk Shot

The best moveset for Gulpin in raids is Pound and Gunk Shot (4.91 DPS, 55.2 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Pound	Gunk Shot	4.02	4.91	55.2
2.	Pound	Sludge	3.99	4.87	54.6
3.	Pound	Ice Beam	3.77	4.60	51.6
4.	Rock Smash	Sludge	3.35	4.10	46.0
5.	Rock Smash	Ice Beam	3.16	3.86	43.3
6.	Rock Smash	Gunk Shot	3.09	3.78	42.4

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Fast Attacks

Rock Smash17121.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 17
Energy 12
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 7

Effects
Rock Smash has no special effects.
See Rock Smash details page ↗
Pound650.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 4

Effects
Pound has no special effects.
See Pound details page ↗

Damage	17
Energy	12
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	9
Energy	7

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.4s

Damage	4
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Ice Beam95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.5s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Ice Beam has no special effects.
See Ice Beam details page ↗
Sludge50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Sludge has no special effects.
See Sludge details page ↗
Gunk Shot1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 130
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Gunk Shot has no special effects.
See Gunk Shot details page ↗

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.4s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.6s

Damage	130
Energy	75

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Gulpin can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Gulpin can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Gulpin CP Chart

At Level 50, Gulpin maxes out at 979 CP. Raid catches are 452 to 495 CP, or 565 to 618 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 339 to 371 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	979 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	339 CP - 371 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	452 CP - 495 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	452 CP - 495 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	565 CP - 618 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Gulpin’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	12 CP	2	38 CP	3	64 CP
4	90 CP	5	116 CP	6	143 CP
7	169 CP	8	195 CP	9	221 CP
10	247 CP	11	272 CP	12	297 CP
13	321 CP	14	346 CP	15	371 CP
16	396 CP	17	420 CP	18	445 CP
19	470 CP	20	495 CP	21	519 CP
22	544 CP	23	569 CP	24	594 CP
25	618 CP	26	643 CP	27	668 CP
28	693 CP	29	717 CP	30	742 CP
31	754 CP	32	767 CP	33	779 CP
34	792 CP	35	804 CP	36	816 CP
37	829 CP	38	841 CP	39	853 CP
40	866 CP	41	877 CP	42	888 CP
43	899 CP	44	910 CP	45	922 CP
46	933 CP	47	944 CP	48	956 CP
49	967 CP	50	979 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Gulpin

Mega Pokémon that boost Gulpin’s Poison-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Gulpin.

Poison

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#316
Height	0.41 m
Weight	10.3 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Gulpin	50 Candy	Swalot

Gulpin evolves into Swalot which costs 50 Candy.

Gulpin family

Gulpin’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Gulpin

Swalot

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.2 m	0.21 m	0.41 m	0.62 m	0.82 m

Size bounds

Gulpin's height ranges from 0.2009 m to 0.82 m, with the average being 0.41 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.2009 m0′08″	0.205 m0′08″
XS	0.205 m0′08″	0.3075 m1′00″
M	0.3075 m1′00″	0.5125 m1′08″
XL	0.5125 m1′08″	0.615 m2′00″
XXL	0.615 m2′00″	0.82 m2′08″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 10%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Gulpin from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Gulpin

Gulpin high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Gulpin. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Gulpin Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	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.
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.
Emerald	This POKéMON’s stomach fluid can even digest scrap iron. In one gulp, it can swallow something that is as large as itself.
FireRed, LeafGreen	There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
X	It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Y	There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Omega Ruby	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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Gulpin in Pokémon GO?

Gulpin’s best moves are Pound and Gunk Shot, for 4.91 DPS and 55.2 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Gulpin’s strengths and weaknesses?

Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison-type moves.

What is Gulpin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Gulpin tops out at 866 CP at Level 40 and 979 CP at Level 50.

Can Gulpin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Gulpin can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Gulpin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Gulpin cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Gulpin?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Gulpin: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Pound

Gunk Shot

4.02

4.91

55.2

Pound

Sludge

3.99

4.87

54.6

Pound

Ice Beam

3.77

4.60

51.6

Rock Smash

Sludge

3.35

4.10

46.0

Rock Smash

Ice Beam

3.16

3.86

43.3

Rock Smash

Gunk Shot

3.09

3.78

42.4

Damage	17
Energy	12
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	9
Energy	7

Damage

Energy

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.4s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s - 0.4s

Damage	4
Energy	4

Damage

Energy

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Snow

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage

Energy

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.4s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.1s - 1.4s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage

Energy

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.6s

Damage

130

Energy

100

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.6s - 2.6s

Damage	130
Energy	75

Damage

130

Energy

Max CP

979 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

339 CP - 371 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

452 CP - 495 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

452 CP - 495 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

565 CP - 618 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

12 CP

38 CP

64 CP

90 CP

116 CP

143 CP

169 CP

195 CP

221 CP

247 CP

272 CP

297 CP

321 CP

346 CP

371 CP

396 CP

420 CP

445 CP

470 CP

495 CP

519 CP

544 CP

569 CP

594 CP

618 CP

643 CP

668 CP

693 CP

717 CP

742 CP

754 CP

767 CP

779 CP

792 CP

804 CP

816 CP

829 CP

841 CP

853 CP

866 CP

877 CP

888 CP

899 CP

910 CP

922 CP

933 CP

944 CP

956 CP

967 CP

979 CP

Pokédex Number

#316

Height

0.41 m

Weight

10.3 kg

Region

Generation 3

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Gulpin

50 Candy

Swalot

XXS

XXL

0.2 m

0.21 m

0.41 m

0.62 m

0.82 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.2009 m0′08″

0.205 m0′08″

0.3075 m1′00″

0.5125 m1′08″

0.615 m2′00″

XXL

0.615 m2′00″

0.82 m2′08″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Ruby

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.

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.

Emerald

This POKéMON’s stomach fluid can even digest scrap iron. In one gulp, it can swallow something that is as large as itself.

FireRed, LeafGreen

There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.

There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.

Omega Ruby

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.

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.

Gulpin Stats and Max CP

Gulpin's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Gulpin Type Chart

Gulpin takes increased damage from:

Gulpin takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Poison

Evolution Chart

Gulpin family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Gulpin

Gulpin high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Gulpin in Pokémon GO?

What are Gulpin’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Gulpin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Gulpin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Gulpin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Gulpin?

Overview and stats

Gulpin Stats and Max CP

Gulpin's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Gulpin Type Chart

Gulpin takes increased damage from:

Gulpin takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Poison

Evolution Chart

Gulpin family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Gulpin

Gulpin high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Gulpin in Pokémon GO?

What are Gulpin’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Gulpin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Gulpin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Gulpin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Gulpin?