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Mega Golisopod

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Mega Golisopod official artwork
Official art

Mega Golisopod is the Bug/Steel-type Mega Evolution of Golisopod, 4× weak to Fire, with a base stat total of 630. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 15.7% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

Height
2.3 m 7′07″
Weight
148 kg 326.3 lbs
Base stat total
630 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Mega Dimension
Abilities
They live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed. When Golisopod and Grapploct battle, the loser becomes the winner’s meal.
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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354
Atk150153–222274–438
Def175175–249319–493
SpA7081–134130–262
SpD120126–189220–372
Spe4054–10176–196
Total630Higher than 98% of Pokémon
HP75Atk150Def175Spe40SpD120SpA70

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: None.

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Type matchups

BugSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Fire (because of Bug and Steel)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Steel)Dragon (because of Steel)Fairy (because of Steel)Ice (because of Steel)Normal (because of Steel)Psychic (because of Steel)Steel (because of Steel)
¼×
Grass (because of Bug and Steel)

Immune to

0×
Poison (because of Steel)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
FightingFlyingGroundRockGhostWaterElectricDark

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 40); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Golisopod outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Golisopod 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
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101Golisopod · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
92Golisopod · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
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
60Golisopod · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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

Usage over time

Values
Mega Golisopod, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315–
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686–
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250–
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,94315.7%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

26.8% of teams · rank #5 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 186 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
  1. Iron Head
  2. First Impression
  3. Sucker Punch
  4. Leech Life

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games20.3%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)21.5%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)25.9%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)26.8%

+6.5 pts Top players use it more: 20.3% → 26.8%

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD42.9%
  • Adamant 31 HP / 32 Atk / 3 Spe6.4%
  • Brave 31 HP / 32 Atk / 3 SpD4.3%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def3.6%

These 4 cover 57.2% of its sets.

Most common partners

Evolution

Moves

Level up 17

EvoFirst ImpressionNearly always goes first. First turn out only.BugPhys90100%10
1Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40
1First ImpressionNearly always goes first. First turn out only.BugPhys90100%10
1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
1SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
1Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
4Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
8Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20
12Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
16Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
20Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
24Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
28SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
32Razor Shell50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys7595%10
36Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
40Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
44Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

TM / HM / TR 54

TM07Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM27Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM35HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.IceStatus——10
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM40SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM45DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.WaterPhys80100%10
TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM53Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
TM58AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
TM59FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM74VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM83Razor Shell50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys7595%10
TM85Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM94False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TR00Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TR04SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TR05Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TR06Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TR16Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TR18Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR22Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TR23SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TR45Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TR48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TR53Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TR58Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR60X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TR61Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TR64Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TR78Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10
TR84Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15
TR87Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10
TR95Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TR98Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

Tutor 1

TutorSkitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Biology

Golisopod live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed, and meditate deep in the ocean where light cannot reach.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII 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

Hard Scale Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Gray
—
Original Alola#183Original Akala#110Original Poni#071Updated Alola#222Updated Akala#123Updated Poni#084Galar#233Isle of Armor#125Hyperspace#063
  1. They live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed. When Golisopod and Grapploct battle, the loser becomes the winner’s meal.

    Shield
  2. It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs.

    Sword
  3. Its claws, which it can extend and retract at will, are its greatest weapons. Golisopod is sometimes accompanied by Wimpod.

    Ultra Moon
  4. The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win.

    Ultra Sun
  5. It battles skillfully with its six arms, but spends most of its time peacefully meditating in caves deep beneath the sea.

    Moon
  6. With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Golisopod
Japanese
グソクムシャ
Japanese (romaji)
Gusokumusha
Korean
갑주무사
Chinese (Traditional)
具甲武者
Chinese (Simplified)
具甲武者
French
Sarmuraï
German
Tectass
Spanish
Golisopod
Italian
Golisopod

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

None
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
—
Medium

Breeding

BugWater 3
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Golisopod holding Golisopite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.