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Paldean Wooper

Water Fish Pokémon

BasePaldean
Paldean Wooper official artwork
Official art

Paldean Wooper is the Poison/Ground-type Paldean form of Wooper, 2× weak to Ground, Water, Psychic and Ice, with a base stat total of 210. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

PoisonGround
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
11 kg 24.3 lbs
Base stat total
210 Higher than 2% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Pokédex entryWhite 2 / Shield
When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
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Base stats

HP55130–162220–314
Atk4558–10685–207
Def4558–10685–207
SpA2540–8449–163
SpD2540–8449–163
Spe1531–7331–141
Total210Higher than 2% of Pokémon
HP55Atk45Def45Spe15SpD25SpA25

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 HP.

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Type matchups

PoisonGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Ground (because of Poison)Ice (because of Ground)Psychic (because of Poison)Water (because of Ground)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Poison)Fairy (because of Poison)Fighting (because of Poison)Rock (because of Ground)
¼×
Poison (because of Poison and Ground)

Immune to

0×
Electric (because of Ground)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFlyingGhostSteelFireGrassDragonDark

With : Water becomes 0×

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

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf109Tailwind146

At max Speed, Wooper outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Wooper 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
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
73Wooper · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
67Wooper · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
35Wooper · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

  1. #0194Paldean WooperPoisonGround
    1. Level 20
      #0980ClodsirePoisonGround

Moves

Level up 13

1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
4Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
8Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
12HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
12MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
16SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
21YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10
24Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
28Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
32AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
36ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
40EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
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
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
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
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 10

EggAcid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
EggAfter YouThe target makes its move right after the user.NormalStatus——15
EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDouble KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
EggRecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
EggSpit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.NormalSpec—100%10
EggStockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.NormalStatus——20
EggSwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.NormalStatus——10

Biology

Wooper is a blue Pokémon that resembles an axolotl with two legs and no arms. It has a flat, oval-shaped tail, external gills, three curved lines on its stomach, and gills protruding from its head. Female Wooper have shorter gills. Wooper evolves into Quagsire.

Design & origin

Wooper's name comes from the term "wooper looper", a term coined in Japanese for pet axolotls. In the beta of Gold and Silver, Wooper had a much larger, chubbier design and walked on all fours.

Forms

Paldean Wooper

PoisonGround
BST 210

DebutGen IX · Scarlet & Violet

Paldean Wooper has brown skin, a stomach pattern resembling a rib cage, and gills that make its head resemble a skull and crossbones. Instead of Quagsire, it evolves into Clodsire, a different Pokémon that greatly resembles Quagsire.

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

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Water Fish Pokémon
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Blue
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Original Johto#056Original Sinnoh#117Extended Sinnoh#117Updated Johto#056Mountain Kalos#017Galar#100Isle of Armor#058Paldea#053Kitakami#005

  1. When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Shield

  2. When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.

    Pearl · Y

  3. It lives in cold water, half burying itself in mud at the bottom to sleep.

    Diamond

  4. WOOPER usually live in water but come out onto land seeking food occasionally. On land, they coat their bodies with a gooey, toxic film.

    Emerald

  5. WOOPER usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food. On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  6. A mucous membrane covers its body. Touching it barehanded will cause a shooting pain.

    Crystal

  7. When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver

  8. This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X · Sword

Names around the world

English
Wooper
Japanese
ウパー
Japanese (romaji)
Upah
Korean
우파
Chinese (Traditional)
烏波
Chinese (Simplified)
乌波
French
Axoloto
German
Felino
Spanish
Wooper
Italian
Wooper

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

1 HP
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
42
Medium

Breeding

Water 1Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

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

Where to find

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.