gulpin

Gulpin is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Poison

Abilities:

• Liquid Ooze: Damages opponents using HP-draining moves.
• Sticky Hold: Prevents the Pokémon from losing its held item.
• Gluttony (Hidden Ability): Consumes held berries earlier than usual.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, green, amorphous Pokémon
• Resembles a blob with a single feather-like structure on top of its head
• Has two small eyes and a wide mouth that takes up most of its face
• Its body is soft and pliable, allowing it to swallow anything whole

Behavior and Habitat:

• Commonly found in grassy fields and near urban areas
• Known for its insatiable appetite, consuming anything it can fit into its mouth
• It digests food with powerful stomach acids, leaving no waste
• Often seen resting quietly after a large meal

In Battle:

• Known for its defensive capabilities and special defense
• Can use moves like Sludge Bomb and Gunk Shot to deal damage
• Capable of learning various status-inducing moves such as Toxic and Yawn
• Strong against Grass and Fairy types, but weak against Ground and Psychic types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Swalot starting at level 26
• Swalot maintains similar abilities but gains improved stats and more battle versatility

Interesting Facts:

• Gulpin's design and gluttonous behavior may be inspired by the concept of a stomach or an amoeba
• Despite its simple appearance, it has a highly elastic body that can expand to fit objects much larger than itself
• In the Pokémon anime, Gulpin is often portrayed as a comedic character due to its voracious eating habits
• Its stomach can dissolve almost anything, making it a unique clean-up crew in its habitat

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• Emerald: This Pokémon’s stomach fluid can even digest scrap iron. In one gulp, it can swallow something that is as large as itself.
• Firered: There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
• Leafgreen: There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
• Diamond: Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
• Pearl: Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
• Platinum: Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
• Heartgold: It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
• Soulsilver: It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
• Black: Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
• White: Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
• Black-2: Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
• 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.