Mega Golisopod

Mega Golisopod is a Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Mega Golisopod has a maximum CP of 4,724. It is weak to Fire-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Mega Golisopod is Metal Claw and Razor Shell.

Mega Golisopod Stats and Max CP

260 ATK

287 DEF

181 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

4724 CP

Lvl 40

4178 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2984 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

2387 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1791 CP

Mega Golisopod's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Mega Golisopod Type Chart

Mega Golisopod takes increased damage from:

Fire256.0%

Mega Golisopod takes reduced damage from:

Grass39.1%

Poison39.1%

Bug62.5%

Dragon62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Ice62.5%

Normal62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Steel62.5%

Mega Golisopod best moveset

Metal Claw + Razor Shell

Metal Claw

Razor Shell

The best moveset for Mega Golisopod in raids is Metal Claw and Razor Shell (15.22 DPS, 484.3 TDO).

20 of 20 matches

Data table

1.	Metal Claw	Razor Shell	14.16	15.22	484.3
2.	Metal Claw	X-Scissor	14.02	15.07	479.4
3.	Fury Cutter	Razor Shell	13.87	14.91	474.4
4.	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	13.69	14.72	468.2
5.	Shadow Claw	Razor Shell	12.61	13.56	431.4
6.	Shadow Claw	X-Scissor	12.48	13.43	427.1
7.	Waterfall	Razor Shell	12.35	13.28	422.4
8.	Waterfall	X-Scissor	12.23	13.15	418.5

Rows per page1–8 of 20

Fast Attacks

Fury Cutter480.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 8
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Fury Cutter has no special effects.
See Fury Cutter details page ↗
Shadow Claw640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Shadow Claw has no special effects.
See Shadow Claw details page ↗
Metal Claw650.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 5
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 7

Effects
Metal Claw has no special effects.
See Metal Claw details page ↗
Waterfall1371.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 7
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 11
Energy 10

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

Damage	4
Energy	8
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

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

Damage	5
Energy	7

Damage	13
Energy	7
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	11
Energy	10

Charged Attacks

X-Scissor45331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
X-Scissor has no special effects.
See X-Scissor details page ↗
Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Aerial Ace has no special effects.
See Aerial Ace details page ↗
Razor Shell55331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 35
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Razor Shell has a 50.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Razor Shell details page ↗
Liquidation70333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Liquidation has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Liquidation details page ↗
Aqua Jet45332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Aqua Jet has no special effects.
See Aqua Jet details page ↗

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.2s

Damage	35
Energy	35

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.7s

Damage	70
Energy	45

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.0s

Damage	70
Energy	40

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Mega Golisopod 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 Mega Golisopod can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Mega Golisopod CP Chart

At Level 50, Mega Golisopod maxes out at 4,724 CP. Raid catches are 2,295 to 2,387 CP, or 2,868 to 2,984 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,721 to 1,791 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	4724 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1721 CP - 1791 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	2295 CP - 2387 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	2295 CP - 2387 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	2868 CP - 2984 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	59 CP	2	185 CP	3	311 CP
4	437 CP	5	563 CP	6	689 CP
7	815 CP	8	942 CP	9	1068 CP
10	1194 CP	11	1313 CP	12	1433 CP
13	1552 CP	14	1671 CP	15	1791 CP
16	1910 CP	17	2029 CP	18	2149 CP
19	2268 CP	20	2387 CP	21	2507 CP
22	2626 CP	23	2746 CP	24	2865 CP
25	2984 CP	26	3104 CP	27	3223 CP
28	3343 CP	29	3462 CP	30	3582 CP
31	3641 CP	32	3701 CP	33	3761 CP
34	3820 CP	35	3880 CP	36	3940 CP
37	3999 CP	38	4059 CP	39	4119 CP
40	4178 CP	41	4231 CP	42	4285 CP
43	4338 CP	44	4392 CP	45	4447 CP
46	4502 CP	47	4557 CP	48	4612 CP
49	4668 CP	50	4724 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 Mega Golisopod

Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Golisopod’s Bug and Steel-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Mega Golisopod.

Bug

Steel

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	#768
Height	2 m
Weight	108 kg
Region	Generation 7
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	No
Shiny released	No
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Family and Evolution

Mega Golisopod family

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

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

No encounter data available

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 Mega Golisopod 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

Mega Golisopod high resolution sprites

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

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Mega Golisopod Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Sun	With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.
Moon	It battles skillfully with its six arms, but spends most of its time peacefully meditating in caves deep beneath the sea.
Ultra Sun	The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win.
Ultra Moon	Its claws, which it can extend and retract at will, are its greatest weapons. Golisopod is sometimes accompanied by Wimpod.
Sword	It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs.
Shield	They live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed. When Golisopod and Grapploct battle, the loser becomes the winner’s meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Mega Golisopod in Pokémon GO?

Mega Golisopod’s best moves are Metal Claw and Razor Shell, for 15.22 DPS and 484.3 TDO.

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

What are Mega Golisopod’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Grass, and Poison-type moves.

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

Mega Golisopod tops out at 4,178 CP at Level 40 and 4,724 CP at Level 50.

Can Mega Golisopod be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mega Golisopod cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Mega Golisopod Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mega Golisopod cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Golisopod?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Golisopod: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.