Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Pound Gunk Shot
Same-type attack bonus on Gunk Shot. Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Gulpin takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 351
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 495 CP
Gulpin moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Best | Normal | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound | Normal | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Pound (12 DPS); Pound builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Gulpin raid guide
Best counters against Gulpin
How to get Gulpin
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 19 | 748 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 19 | 810 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 463 | 507 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 576 | 631 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 463 | 507 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 350 | 383 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 463 | 507 |
Is Gulpin good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Gulpin has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (99 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 38 |
| Lv 3 | 64 |
| Lv 4 | 90 |
| Lv 5 | 116 |
| Lv 6 | 143 |
| Lv 7 | 169 |
| Lv 8 | 195 |
| Lv 9 | 221 |
| Lv 10 | 247 |
| Lv 11 | 272 |
| Lv 12 | 297 |
| Lv 13 | 321 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 346 |
| Lv 15 | 371 |
| Lv 16 | 396 |
| Lv 17 | 420 |
| Lv 18 | 445 |
| Lv 19 | 470 |
| Lv 20 | 495 |
| Lv 21 | 519 |
| Lv 22 | 544 |
| Lv 23 | 569 |
| Lv 24 | 594 |
| Lv 25 | 618 |
| Lv 26 | 643 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 668 |
| Lv 28 | 693 |
| Lv 29 | 717 |
| Lv 30 | 742 |
| Lv 31 | 754 |
| Lv 32 | 767 |
| Lv 33 | 779 |
| Lv 34 | 792 |
| Lv 35 | 804 |
| Lv 36 | 816 |
| Lv 37 | 829 |
| Lv 38 | 841 |
| Lv 39 | 853 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 866 |
| Lv 41 | 877 |
| Lv 42 | 888 |
| Lv 43 | 899 |
| Lv 44 | 910 |
| Lv 45 | 922 |
| Lv 46 | 933 |
| Lv 47 | 944 |
| Lv 48 | 956 |
| Lv 49 | 967 |
| Lv 50 | 979 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0316
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 10.30 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0316_POKEMON_GULPIN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gulpin in Pokemon GO?
Gulpin's best moveset is Pound (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Gulpin's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Gulpin takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Gulpin's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Gulpin reaches 979 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 866 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Gulpin?
A perfect 15/15/15 Gulpin shows 495 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 618 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Gulpin in Pokemon GO?
Gulpin spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Gulpin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Gulpin depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.