Wimpod
Bug/Water-type, Generation 7. Evolves into Golisopod for 400 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Struggle Bug Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Wimpod takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 234
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 2 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 286 CP
Wimpod moves
1 fast · 1 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug Best STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz Best STAB | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Struggle Bug (10 DPS); Struggle Bug builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Wimpod raid guide
Best counters against Wimpod
How to get Wimpod
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 2 km eggs · shiny possible
- 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 | 10 | 433 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 469 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 262 | 294 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 325 | 365 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 262 | 294 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 198 | 222 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 262 | 294 |
Is Wimpod good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Wimpod 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 (74 Defense / 93 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 22 |
| Lv 3 | 37 |
| Lv 4 | 52 |
| Lv 5 | 67 |
| Lv 6 | 82 |
| Lv 7 | 98 |
| Lv 8 | 113 |
| Lv 9 | 128 |
| Lv 10 | 143 |
| Lv 11 | 157 |
| Lv 12 | 172 |
| Lv 13 | 186 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 200 |
| Lv 15 | 215 |
| Lv 16 | 229 |
| Lv 17 | 243 |
| Lv 18 | 258 |
| Lv 19 | 272 |
| Lv 20 | 286 |
| Lv 21 | 301 |
| Lv 22 | 315 |
| Lv 23 | 329 |
| Lv 24 | 344 |
| Lv 25 | 358 |
| Lv 26 | 373 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 387 |
| Lv 28 | 401 |
| Lv 29 | 416 |
| Lv 30 | 430 |
| Lv 31 | 437 |
| Lv 32 | 444 |
| Lv 33 | 451 |
| Lv 34 | 459 |
| Lv 35 | 466 |
| Lv 36 | 473 |
| Lv 37 | 480 |
| Lv 38 | 487 |
| Lv 39 | 494 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 502 |
| Lv 41 | 508 |
| Lv 42 | 514 |
| Lv 43 | 521 |
| Lv 44 | 527 |
| Lv 45 | 534 |
| Lv 46 | 540 |
| Lv 47 | 547 |
| Lv 48 | 554 |
| Lv 49 | 560 |
| Lv 50 | 567 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0767
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 12.00 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0767_POKEMON_WIMPOD
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Wimpod in Pokemon GO?
Wimpod's best moveset is Struggle Bug (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Wimpod's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Wimpod takes super effective damage from Electric, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Wimpod's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Wimpod reaches 567 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 502 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 Wimpod?
A perfect 15/15/15 Wimpod shows 286 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 358 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 Wimpod in Pokemon GO?
Wimpod spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 2 km eggs. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Wimpod be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Wimpod is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.