gligar

Gligar is a dual-type Ground/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Ground / Flying

Abilities:

• Hyper Cutter: Prevents its Attack stat from being lowered by opponents.
• Sand Veil: Increases evasion in a sandstorm.
• Immunity (Hidden Ability): Prevents poisoning.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, purple scorpion with bat-like wings
• Large pincers on its arms used for gripping and climbing
• A long, segmented tail ending in a stinger-like tip
• Large, expressive eyes and a small, pointed mouth

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers arid and rocky environments, often found in canyons and cliffs
• Known for gliding silently through the air to ambush prey
• Uses its tail as a grappling hook to hang from cliffs and trees
• Sociable creature that often hunts in groups

In Battle:

• Known for its physical defense and speed
• Utilizes moves like Earthquake, Acrobatics, and U-turn
• Effective at setting up entry hazards with moves like Stealth Rock
• Weak against Water and Ice types, but immune to Ground-type moves due to its Flying typing

Evolution:

• Evolves into Gliscor when leveled up at night while holding a Razor Fang

Interesting Facts:

• Its design is inspired by both scorpions and gargoyles, which explains its dual nature of flying and ground-based traits
• Despite its menacing appearance, Gligar is often depicted with a playful and mischievous demeanor
• In the Pokémon anime, Ash's Gligar evolved into Gliscor during his Sinnoh journey, showcasing its growth and development

This comprehensive summary provides a detailed look at Gligar, its abilities, characteristics, and role in the Pokémon world, reflecting its unique dual-type nature and versatile battle strategies.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: It flies straight at its target's face then clampsdown on the star­ tled victim to inject poison.
• Silver: It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, itspreads its wings and glides down to attack.
• Crystal: It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is donegliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.
• Ruby: GLIGAR glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face ofits foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
• Sapphire: GLIGAR glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face ofits foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
• Emerald: It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.
• Firered: It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.
• Leafgreen: It flies straight at its target’s face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
• Diamond: It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey’s face.
• Pearl: It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey’s face.
• Platinum: It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.
• Heartgold: It flies straight at its target’s face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
• Soulsilver: It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.
• Black: It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.
• White: It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.
• Black-2: It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it’s stunned with surprise.
• White-2: It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it’s stunned with surprise.
• X: It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.
• Y: It flies straight at its target’s face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
• Omega-Ruby: Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
• Legends-Arceus: Its tail is tipped by a thick, horrible stinger. To bring down prey, it will first obscure their vision by covering their faces with its body, and then it will use the stinger to inject them with venom.