Gulpin

Gulpin is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Gulpin artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0316
Type Poison
Species Stomach Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Liquid Ooze
2. Sticky Hold
Gluttony (hidden ability)
Local № 0095 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0098 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0100 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0139 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 60
Growth Rate Fluctuating

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 43
81 203
Defense 53
99 225
Sp. Atk 43
81 203
Sp. Def 53
99 225
Speed 40
76 196
Total 302 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Gulpin.

Evolution chart

(Level 26)
Swalot#0317
Swalot
Poison

Gulpin changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby Virtually all of GULPIN’s body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This POKéMON’s stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything.
Sapphire Most of GULPIN’s body is made up of its stomach - its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This POKéMON’s stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything.
FireRed
LeafGreen
There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Emerald This POKéMON’s stomach fluid can even digest scrap iron. In one gulp, it can swallow something that is as large as itself.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
X It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Y There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Omega Ruby Virtually all of Gulpin’s body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This Pokémon’s stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything.
Alpha Sapphire Most of Gulpin’s body is made up of its stomach—its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This Pokémon’s stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Scarlet There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Violet It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.

Moves learned by Gulpin

Moves learnt by level up

Gulpin learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
5YawnNormalStatus — —
8Poison GasPoisonStatus — 90
10SludgePoisonSpecial 65 100
12AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
17Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
20EncoreNormalStatus — 100
25ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
28Spit UpNormalSpecial — 100
28StockpileNormalStatus — —
28SwallowNormalStatus — —
33Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
36Gastro AcidPoisonStatus — 100
41BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
44Pain SplitNormalStatus — —
49Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80

Egg moves

Gulpin learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gulpin gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus — —
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50 —
CurseGhostStatus — —
Destiny BondGhostStatus — —
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70
Stuff CheeksNormalStatus — —

Moves learnt by TM

Gulpin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
13Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
43FlingDarkPhysical — 100
45VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
47EndureNormalStatus — —
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
50Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
56Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus — —
88Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
91Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus — —
102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
122EncoreNormalStatus — 100
128AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
130Helping HandNormalStatus — —
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
175ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
202Pain SplitNormalStatus — —
214Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
224CurseGhostStatus — —

Moves learnt by level up

Gulpin learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
5YawnNormalStatus — —
8Poison GasPoisonStatus — 90
10SludgePoisonSpecial 65 100
12AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
17Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
20EncoreNormalStatus — 100
25ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
28Spit UpNormalSpecial — 100
28StockpileNormalStatus — —
28SwallowNormalStatus — —
33Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
36Gastro AcidPoisonStatus — 100
41BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
44Pain SplitNormalStatus — —
49Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80

Egg moves

Gulpin learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gulpin gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus — —
CurseGhostStatus — —
Destiny BondGhostStatus — —
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
Pain SplitNormalStatus — —
SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70
Venom DrenchPoisonStatus — 100

Moves learnt by TM

Gulpin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 ∞
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
58EndureNormalStatus — —
64ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Gulpin sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Gulpin sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Gulpin sprite from Diamond & Pearl Gulpin sprite from Black & White Gulpin sprite from X & Y — — Gulpin sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Gulpin Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Gulpin Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Gulpin Shiny sprite from Black & White Gulpin Shiny sprite from X & Y — — —

Where to find Gulpin

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 110
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 110
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Great Marsh
HeartGold Trade/migrate from another game
SoulSilver Route 3
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Route 5
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 110
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet Location data not yet available
Violet Casseroya Lake, East Province (Area One), South Province (Area Three)

Answers to Gulpin questions

Other languages

English Gulpin
Japanese ゴクリン (Gokulin)
German Schluppuck
French Gloupti
Italian Gulpin
Spanish Gulpin
Korean 꼴깍몬 (kkolkkangmon)
Chinese (Simplified) 溶食兽
Chinese (Traditional) 溶食獸

 

English Stomach Pokémon
Japanese いぶくろポケモン
German Magen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Estomac
Italian Pokémon Stomaco
Spanish Pokémon Estómago
Korean 밥통포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 胃袋宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 胃袋寶可夢

Name origin

gulping
noise of swallowing