exploud

Exploud is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Soundproof: Grants immunity to all sound-based moves.
• Scrappy (Hidden Ability): Allows the Pokémon to hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal and Fighting-type moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Exploud is a large, bipedal Pokémon with a robust, muscular body.
• It has a predominantly blue body with purple accents on its head, arms, and back.
• Distinctive features include a wide mouth with a set of powerful jaws and numerous tube-like protrusions on its head and back, which it uses to emit sound waves.
• Its eyes have yellow sclera and red irises, giving it an intense expression.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Exploud is known for its ability to produce a wide range of sounds, from low rumbles to high-pitched shrieks.
• It often resides in caves and mountainous regions, where its loud cries can echo far and wide.
• This Pokémon is usually calm but becomes highly aggressive when provoked, using its voice as its primary means of defense and intimidation.
• Exploud is known to communicate with others of its kind through complex vocalizations.

In Battle:

• Exploud is a versatile special attacker with access to a variety of moves.
• Notable moves include Boomburst, Hyper Voice, and Uproar, which all benefit from its Soundproof ability.
• It can also learn elemental moves like Fire Blast, Ice Beam, and Thunderbolt, giving it coverage against a wide range of opponents.
• Its ability to hit Ghost-types with Scrappy makes it a formidable opponent against what would otherwise be an immune type.

Evolution:

• Exploud evolves from Loudred starting at level 40.
• Loudred itself evolves from Whismur starting at level 20.

Interesting Facts:

• Exploud is known as the "Loud Noise Pokémon" due to its ability to produce deafening sounds.
• Its Boomburst move is one of the most powerful sound-based attacks in the Pokémon world.
• In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Exploud is depicted as a character known for its booming voice and commanding presence.
• The design of Exploud is inspired by musical instruments, particularly organs and loudspeakers, emphasizing its sound-based abilities.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: EXPLOUD triggers earthquakes with the tremors it creates by bellowing. If this Pokémon violently inhales from theports on its body, it’s a sign that it is preparing to let loose a huge bellow.
• Sapphire: EXPLOUD communicates its feelings to the others by emitting whistle-like sounds from the tubes on its body.This Pokémon only raises its voice when it is in battle.
• Emerald: It has sound-generating organs all over its body. It communicates with others by adjusting the tone and volume of the cries it emits.
• Firered: It emits a variety of sounds from the holes all over its body. Its loud cries can be heard from over six miles away.
• Leafgreen: It emits a variety of sounds from the holes all over its body. Its loud cries can be heard from over six miles away.
• Diamond: Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
• Pearl: Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
• Platinum: Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
• Heartgold: Its roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck.
• Soulsilver: Its roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck.
• Black: Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
• White: Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
• Black-2: Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
• White-2: Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
• X: Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
• Y: Its roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck.
• Omega-Ruby: Exploud triggers earthquakes with the tremors it creates by bellowing. If this Pokémon violently inhales from the ports on its body, it’s a sign that it is preparing to let loose a huge bellow.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Exploud communicates its feelings to the others by emitting whistle-like sounds from the tubes on its body. This Pokémon only raises its voice when it is in battle.
• Sword: In the past, people would use the loud voices of these Pokémon as a means of communication between distant cities.
• Shield: This Pokémon can do more than just shout. To communicate with others of its kind, it’ll emit all sorts of sounds from the holes in its body.