Poipole (#0803) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP67127–174244–338

Atk7370–137135–269

Def6764–130125–256

SpA7370–137135–269

SpD6764–130125–256

Spe7370–137135–269

Total420Higher than 44% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 73). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+137Max125No SP93Min83Scarf205Tailwind274

At max Speed, Poipole outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Beast Boost
Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0803PoipolePoison
1. Level up knowing Dragon Pulse#0804NaganadelPoisonDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

1Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

7Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

14Fell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25

21CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

28VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

35Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

42Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

49Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

56Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

63ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM / HM / TR 22

TM07Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM29CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM74VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 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

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR54Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR62Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TR73Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR91Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Poison Pin Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Updated Alola#261

An Ultra Beast that lives in a different world, it cackles wildly as it sprays its opponents with poison from the needles on its head.
Ultra Moon
This Ultra Beast is well enough liked to be chosen as a first partner in its own world.
Ultra Sun

Names around the world

Japanese: ベベノム
Japanese (romaji): Bevenom
Korean: 베베놈
Chinese (Traditional): 毒貝比
Chinese (Simplified): 毒贝比
French: Vémini
German: Venicro
Spanish: Poipole
Italian: Poipole

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 189
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairReceive as a gift · Lv 20

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairReceive as a gift · Lv 20

Ultra Moon 1 area

Ultra MegalopolisReceive as a gift · Lv 40

Ultra Sun 1 area

Ultra MegalopolisReceive as a gift · Lv 40