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No. 0472

Gliscor

Fang Scorpion Pokémon

Gliscor
Official art
GroundFlying
Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
42.5 kg 93.7 lbs
Base stat total
510 top 25%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
It glides soundlessly on pitch-black wings and sinks sharp fangs into the throat of its prey. It takes on a look of satisfaction once it has entirely drained its prey of blood.
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Base stats

HP75135–182260–354
Atk9590–161175–317
Def125117–194229–383
SpA4545–10685–207
SpD7572–139139–273
Spe9590–161175–317
Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon
HP75Atk95Def125Spe95SpD75SpA45

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Gliscor outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161Gliscor · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 147Gliscor · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 115Gliscor · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fighting½×Poison½×

Immune to

Electric0×Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Hyper Cutter

    Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

  • Sand Veil

    Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

  • Poison HealHidden ability

    Heals for 1/8 max HP after each turn when poisoned in place of damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesOUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexOU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#71 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Psychic Seed (32.8%) · Hyper Cutter (87.5%) · Adamant (62.5%) · HP 15 / Atk 25 / Spe 26 (17.1%)

Moves High Horsepower, Protect, Tailwind, Acrobatics

Singles

#117 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (27.3%) · Poison Heal (55%) · Impish (31%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (10.5%)

Moves Earthquake, Stealth Rock, Toxic, Protect

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

11.55% of teams · rank #16 · Singles · 1695+ rating · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Toxic Orb
Ability
Poison Heal
Nature
Careful
EVs
244 HP / 168 SpD / 96 Spe
Tera Type
Normal
  1. Protect
  2. Earthquake
  3. Knock Off
  4. Swords Dance

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players13.25%
  • Rated 1500+12.11%
  • Rated 1695+11.55%
  • Rated 1825+10.49%

Usage by month

Oct 202511.55%

Moves

  • Protect88.8%
  • Earthquake63.1%
  • Knock Off54.5%
  • Swords Dance49.2%
  • Facade43.2%
  • Toxic43%
  • Spikes19.3%
  • Agility10.6%
  • Substitute10.4%
  • Stealth Rock9.5%

Items

  • Toxic Orb100%
  • Life Orb0%
  • Leftovers0%
  • Loaded Dice0%
  • Choice Scarf0%
  • Psychic Seed0%

Abilities

  • 99.9%
  • 0.1%

EV spreads

  • Careful 244 HP / 168 SpD / 96 Spe13.8%
  • Careful 244 HP / 36 Def / 228 SpD13.4%
  • Jolly 244 HP / 12 Def / 252 Spe8%
  • Jolly 244 HP / 12 Atk / 252 Spe5.1%
  • Adamant 172 HP / 228 Atk / 108 Spe3.5%

Tera types

  • Normal42.7%
  • Water23.4%
  • Dark13.7%
  • Fairy9.8%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0207GligarGroundFlying
    1. Level up holding Razor Fang (night)#0472GliscorGroundFlying

Moves

Level up 16

1Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30
1Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
1Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
1Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
13Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
16Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20
19Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
22AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
27Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
30U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
35ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
40X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
45CrabhammerHas an increased chance for a critical hit.WaterPhys10090%10
50Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 63

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

Egg moves 6

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCross PoisonHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys70100%20
EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
EggWing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

Pokédex entries

Category
Fang Scorpion Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Purple
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Mountain
Extended Sinnoh#154Updated Unova#222Mountain Kalos#116Hisui#186Kitakami#122
  1. It glides soundlessly on pitch-black wings and sinks sharp fangs into the throat of its prey. It takes on a look of satisfaction once it has entirely drained its prey of blood.

    Legends: Arceus
  2. It dances silently through the sky. When it approaches prey, it can land a critical hit in an instant.

    Black 2 · White 2
  3. Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  4. If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once.

    Platinum · Black · White
  5. It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops!

    Diamond · Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
グライオン
Japanese (romaji)
Glion
Korean
글라이온
Chinese (Traditional)
天蠍王
Chinese (Simplified)
天蝎王
French
Scorvol
German
Skorgro
Spanish
Gliscor
Italian
Gliscor

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
179
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

White 2 3 areas
  • Road 11Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39
  • Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
  • Road 23Walking in rustling grass · Lv 51
Black 2 3 areas
  • Road 11Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39
  • Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
  • Road 23Walking in rustling grass · Lv 51
White 2 areas
  • Road 11Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
  • Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
Black 2 areas
  • Road 11Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
  • Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50