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No. 0728

Popplio

Sea Lion Pokémon

Popplio official artwork
Official art

Popplio is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 320. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
7.5 kg 16.5 lbs
Base stat total
320 Higher than 23% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
If Popplio want to create big, powerful balloons, they must be persistent. It takes daily practice for these Pokémon to develop their skills.
See all 6 entries

Base stats

HP50125–157210–304
Atk5466–116101–227
Def5466–116101–227
SpA6677–129123–254
SpD5668–118105–232
Spe4054–10176–196
Total320Higher than 23% of Pokémon
HP50Atk54Def54Spe40SpD56SpA66

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 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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, Popplio outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Popplio 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
101Popplio · 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
92Popplio · 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
60Popplio · 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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

  1. #0728PopplioWater
    1. Level 17
      #0729BrionneWater
      1. Level 34
        #0730PrimarinaWaterFairy

Moves

Level up 14

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
3Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
6Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
9Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
12Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.FairyStatus—100%30
15Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
18SingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15
21Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20
24EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
27Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10
30Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
33Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FairySpec95100%15
36Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 33

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM37Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpec50100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM145Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect.WaterSpec80100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10

Egg moves 3

EggAqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20
EggLife DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP.WaterStatus——10
EggPerish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5

Biology

Popplio are sea lion Pokémon that are primarily blue. They can do tricks and form water bubbles from the snot from their "clown-like nose". Around its neck is a light blue ruff, which extends past its shoulders.

It has four flippers; the front flippers are larger than the hind flippers. Popplio snorts bubbles of water from its nose, which it uses to fight in acrobatic displays as part of its battle strategy. On land, it uses the elasticity of its bubbles to perform acrobatic stunts and jumps. It evolves into Brionne, and then into Primarina.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon, Popplio, Brionne, and Primarina · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Sea Lion Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Blue
—
Original Alola#007Original Melemele#007Updated Alola#007Updated Melemele#007Blueberry#224

  1. If Popplio want to create big, powerful balloons, they must be persistent. It takes daily practice for these Pokémon to develop their skills.

    Shield

  2. It creates special bouncy balloons to send at its opponents. When the balloons pop, the sheer force of their bursting is what deals damage.

    Sword

  3. Popplio gets on top of its bouncy water balloons to jump higher. It’s quite the acrobatic fighter!

    Ultra Moon

  4. The balloons it inflates with its nose grow larger and larger as it practices day by day.

    Ultra Sun

  5. This Pokémon can control water bubbles. It practices diligently so it can learn to make big bubbles.

    Moon

  6. This Pokémon snorts body fluids from its nose, blowing balloons to smash into its foes. It’s famous for being a hard worker.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Popplio
Japanese
アシマリ
Japanese (romaji)
Ashimari
Korean
누리공
Chinese (Traditional)
球球海獅
Chinese (Simplified)
球球海狮
French
Otaquin
German
Robball
Spanish
Popplio
Italian
Popplio

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

1 SpA
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
64
Medium Slow

Breeding

Water 1Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 1Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 1Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Moon 1 area
  • Iki TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Sun 1 area
  • Iki TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

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.