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Gligar

Fly Scorpion Pokémon

Gligar official artwork
Official art

Gligar is a Ground/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Water, with a base stat total of 430. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

GroundFlying
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
64.8 kg 142.9 lbs
Base stat total
430 Higher than 46% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen II Gold & Silver
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom.
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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk7585–139139–273
Def105112–172193–339
SpA3549–9567–185
SpD6576–128121–251
Spe8594–150157–295
Total430Higher than 46% of Pokémon
HP65Atk75Def105Spe85SpD65SpA35

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×
Ice (because of Ground and Flying)
2×
Water (because of Ground)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Fighting (because of Flying)Poison (because of Ground)

Immune to

0×
Electric (because of Ground)Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Gligar outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Gligar against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150Gligar · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
137Gligar · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105Gligar · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV DoublesNFENational DexNFE

14.1% of teams · rank #11 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Careful
EVs
252 HP / 180 SpD / 76 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Earthquake
  2. Toxic
  3. Knock Off
  4. Spikes

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

Usage by rating

  • All games9.1%
  • 1500 weighting10.1%
  • 1630 weighting14.1%
  • 1760 weighting28.5%

Usage by month

Oct 202514.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 98.1%
  • 1.9%

EV spreads

  • Careful 252 HP / 180 SpD / 76 Spe21.9%
  • Impish 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe20.7%
  • Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD17.6%
  • Impish 248 HP / 116 Def / 144 SpD6.7%
  • Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD4.5%

Tera types

  • Water75.5%
  • Fairy13.2%
  • Ghost6.3%
  • Ground2.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 14

1Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
4Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
7HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30
10Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
13Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
16Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20
19Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25
22AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
27SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
30U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
35ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
40X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
45CrabhammerHigh critical hit ratio.WaterPhys10090%10
50Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 61

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM26Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15

Egg moves 6

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys70100%20
EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
EggNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
EggWing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

Biology

Gligar is a pink, scorpion-like Pokémon, depicted with pincers and a stinger tail. When hunting for prey, Gligar targets the prey's face before injecting poison into the prey using its stinger. It has an evolution called Gliscor.

Design & origin

Alongside scorpions, Gligar is also based on bats due to its bat-like wings and elongated ears. Gligar's name is a combination of "glide" and "gargoyle".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Fly Scorpion Pokémon
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Purple
Mountain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Johto#189Extended Sinnoh#153Updated Johto#193Updated Unova#221Mountain Kalos#115Hisui#185Kitakami#121

  1. Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it’s stunned with surprise.

    Black 2 · White 2

  3. It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.

    Platinum · Black · White

  4. It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey’s face.

    Diamond · Pearl

  5. It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.

    Emerald

  6. GLIGAR glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

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

    Crystal

  8. It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X

  9. It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

English
Gligar
Japanese
グライガー
Japanese (romaji)
Gliger
Korean
글라이거
Chinese (Traditional)
天蠍
Chinese (Simplified)
天蝎
French
Scorplane
German
Skorgla
Spanish
Gligar
Italian
Gligar

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

1 Def
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
86
Medium Slow

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Gligar
♂ Male
Female Gligar
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Y 1 area
  • Road 19Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 24
X 1 area
  • Road 19Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 24
White 2 4 areas
  • Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43
  • Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
  • Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–54
  • Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 50–54
Black 2 4 areas
  • Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43
  • Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
  • Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–54
  • Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 50–54
XD 1 area
  • Rock PokespotFinding a Wild Pokemon at any of the three Pokespots in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 10–20
Colosseum 2 areas
  • Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 43
  • The Under (Subway)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43
White 2 areas
  • Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–60
  • Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
Black 2 areas
  • Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–60
  • Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
HeartGold 1 area
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Pearl 6 areas
  • Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 207Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Diamond 6 areas
  • Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 207Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Emerald 1 area
  • Safari Zone (expansion south)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Crystal 1 area
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Gold 1 area
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.