Skiploomin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Cottonweed Pokémon
It blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. Because its flower's blooming changes with the temperature, it is sometimes used as a thermometer.
Skiploom in Pokémon SoulGold
Skiploom is #188 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its grass/flying typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.
Raises Speed in sunshine.
Blocks status in sunshine.
Passes through barriers.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (18)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SplashLevel: 1Splash | normal | 0 | 0 | 40 | ||
| It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb | grass | 20 | 100 | 0 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| SynthesisLevel: 1Synthesis | grass | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 8Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| Fairy WindLevel: 10Fairy Wind | fairy | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Stirs up a fairy wind to strike the foe. | ||||||
| Poison PowderLevel: 12Poison Powder | poison | 0 | 75 | 35 | ||
| Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| Stun SporeLevel: 12Stun Spore | grass | 0 | 75 | 30 | ||
| Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Sleep PowderLevel: 12Sleep Powder | grass | 0 | 75 | 15 | ||
| Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep. | ||||||
| Bullet SeedLevel: 15Bullet Seed | grass | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. | ||||||
| Leech SeedLevel: 20Leech Seed | grass | 0 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn. | ||||||
| Mega DrainLevel: 24Mega Drain | grass | 40 | 100 | 0 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| AcrobaticsLevel: 28Acrobatics | flying | 55 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Does double damage if the user has no item. | ||||||
| Cotton SporeLevel: 31Cotton Spore | grass | 0 | 0 | 40 | ||
| Spores cling to the foes, Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed. | ||||||
| U TurnLevel: 34U Turn | bug | 70 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Giga DrainLevel: 37Giga Drain | grass | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| BounceLevel: 41Bounce | flying | 85 | 85 | 5 | ||
| Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze. | ||||||
| MementoLevel: 44Memento | dark | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk. |
Egg Moves (12)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConfusionConfusion | psychic | 50 | 100 | 25 | |
| A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | |||||
| EncoreEncore | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns. | |||||
| Double EdgeDouble Edge | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | |
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||
| AmnesiaAmnesia | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | |||||
| Helping HandHelping Hand | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves. | |||||
| AromatherapyAromatherapy | grass | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Heals all status problems with a soothing scent. | |||||
| Worry SeedWorry Seed | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia. | |||||
| Cotton GuardCotton Guard | grass | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Wraps its body in cotton. Drastically raises Defense. | |||||
| Seed BombSeed Bomb | grass | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||
| Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain | grass | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP. | |||||
| Strength SapStrength Sap | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| Saps the foe's Attack to heal HP, then drops Attack. |
TM/HM Moves (29)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsAcrobatics | flying | 55 | 100 | 15 | TM62TM62 | |
| Does double damage if the user has no item. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam | fairy | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM99TM99 | |
| Damages foes by emitting a bright flash. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM53TM53 | |
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM87TM87 | |
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| InfestationInfestation | bug | 20 | 100 | 20 | TM83TM83 | |
| The foe is infested and attacked for turns. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM75TM75 | |
| A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| TrailblazeTrailblaze | grass | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM60TM60 | |
| The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM89TM89 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Skiploom. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Skiploom resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Skiploom, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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