skiploom

Skiploom is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Grass / Flying

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunny weather.
• Leaf Guard (Hidden Ability): Prevents status conditions in sunny weather.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, round body primarily green in color.
• Features a large flower on its head that resembles a dandelion puff.
• Has short arms and legs with a small tail.
• Eyes are large and expressive, often indicating its mood.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers sunny, open fields and meadows where it can easily access sunlight.
• Often seen floating and drifting in the air, using its flower to glide on the wind.
• Highly sensitive to temperatures, becoming more active and buoyant in warm weather.
• Known to gather in groups to absorb sunlight, often seen bouncing happily in the sun.

In Battle:

• Relies on speed and status moves to disrupt opponents.
• Commonly uses moves like Sleep Powder and Leech Seed to weaken foes.
• Effective against Water and Ground types due to its Grass-type moves.
• Vulnerable to Ice and Fire type attacks which exploit its dual typing weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Hoppip starting at level 18.
• Evolves into Jumpluff starting at level 27.

Interesting Facts:

• Skiploom's flower acts as a thermometer, blooming when the temperature rises.
• Known for its ability to sense weather changes, allowing it to predict sunny days.
• Its ability to float in the air is a result of its lightweight body and the dandelion-like flower on its head.
• Often used by trainers who appreciate its utility in battle and its cheerful demeanor.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as thetemperature fluc­ tuates up and down.
• Silver: It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It alsofloats in the air to get closer to the sun.
• Crystal: As soon as it rains, it closes its flower andhides in the shade of a tree to avoid getting wet.
• Ruby: SKIPLOOM’s flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. How much the flower opens depends onthe temperature. For that reason, this Pokémon is sometimes used as a thermometer.
• Sapphire: SKIPLOOM’s flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. How much the flower opens depends onthe temperature. For that reason, this Pokémon is sometimes used as a thermometer.
• Emerald: It blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. Because its flower’s blooming changes with the temperature, it is sometimes used as a thermometer.
• Firered: It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
• Leafgreen: The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
• Diamond: It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
• Pearl: It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
• Platinum: It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
• Heartgold: The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
• Soulsilver: It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
• Black: It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
• White: It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
• Black-2: It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
• White-2: It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
• X: The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
• Y: It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
• Omega-Ruby: Skiploom’s flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees Fahrenheit. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this Pokémon is sometimes used as a thermometer.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Skiploom’s flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees Fahrenheit. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this Pokémon is sometimes used as a thermometer.