Where can I find Gligar in Polished Crystal?

Gligar can be found in 7 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Gligar is a ground/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Gligar learn in Polished Crystal?

Gligar can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Gligarin Pokémon Polished Crystal

groundflying

Pokédex Entry

FlyScorpion Pokémon

It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GroundFlying

Dex

#215 Johto Dex · #207 National

Abilities

Hyper Cutter(Primary)

Prevents foes from lowering Attack.

Sand Veil(Secondary)

Boosts evasion in a sandstorm.

Immunity(Hidden)

Prevents it from getting poisoned.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

108

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Razorfang(5%)

Weak To

water ×2ice ×4

Resists

fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5

Immune To

electricground

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Gligar

Base form

→

Gliscor

Level up Gligar holding Razor Fang at night

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How to Obtain

Look for Gligar common in Route 45 in the night, in Route 44 (uncommon) in the night, and in Rugged Road South (rare) in the night, among one other area. Gligar can also appear in hidden grottos in Route 45 and Route 44. Wild ones range from level 24 to 36, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (6)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the foe.
4	Mud SlapLevel: 4Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
4	Mud SlapLevel: 4Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
7	Defense CurlLevel: 7Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
7	Defense CurlLevel: 7Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
10	Quick AttackLevel: 10Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
10	Quick AttackLevel: 10Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
13	Wing AttackLevel: 13Wing Attack	flying	60	100	35
13	Wing AttackLevel: 13Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings.
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	bug	60	100	20
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	Bites the foe and eats a held Berry.
19	Feint AttackLevel: 19Feint Attack	dark	60	100	20
19	Feint AttackLevel: 19Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
22	AcrobaticsLevel: 22Acrobatics	flying	55	100	15
22	AcrobaticsLevel: 22Acrobatics	Damage doubles if user has no item.
27	SlashLevel: 27Slash	normal	70	100	20
27	SlashLevel: 27Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
30	U TurnLevel: 30U Turn	bug	70	100	20
30	U TurnLevel: 30U Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
35	ScreechLevel: 35Screech	normal	0	85	40
35	ScreechLevel: 35Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
40	X ScissorLevel: 40X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
40	X ScissorLevel: 40X Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
45	Knock OffLevel: 45Knock Off	dark	65	100	20
45	Knock OffLevel: 45Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
50	Swords DanceLevel: 50Swords Dance	normal	0	100	20
50	Swords DanceLevel: 50Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
55	Night SlashLevel: 55Night Slash	dark	70	100	15
55	Night SlashLevel: 55Night Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	100	30
AgilityAgility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	0	100	40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	50	95	35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
Wing AttackWing Attack	flying	60	100	35
Wing AttackWing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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TM/HM Moves (37)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Damage doubles if user has no item.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.