wooper

Wooper is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Water / Ground

Abilities:

• Damp: Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.
• Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
• Unaware (Hidden Ability): Ignores the opposing Pokémon's stat changes when attacking or defending.

Physical Characteristics:

• Wooper is a small, blue, amphibious Pokémon resembling an axolotl.
• It has a large, round head with a wide smile and small, black, beady eyes.
• Two pink, frond-like gills protrude from the sides of its head.
• Its body is simplistic with no arms and a small, tapering tail.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Wooper is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and near bodies of fresh water.
• It is known to be active at night when it forages for food.
• During the day, Wooper buries itself in mud to keep its skin moist.
• Despite its lack of arms, Wooper is cheerful and easygoing, often forming strong bonds with trainers.

In Battle:

• Wooper is a defensive Pokémon, using its Water/Ground typing to its advantage.
• It is immune to Electric-type moves and resistant to Poison, Rock, Steel, and Fire-type moves.
• Notable moves include Mud Shot, Water Gun, and the status-inducing Yawn.
• It is weak against Grass-type moves, which are four times effective against it.

Evolution:

• Wooper evolves into Quagsire starting at level 20.
• In the Paldea region, Wooper has a regional form that evolves into Clodsire instead, when leveled up after learning Mud Shot.

Interesting Facts:

• Wooper’s design is inspired by the axolotl, a type of salamander known for its aquatic lifestyle and external gills.
• In the Pokémon anime, Wooper is portrayed as mischievous and curious, often getting into trouble.
• Wooper’s cheerful appearance and behavior have made it a fan favorite, often featured in Pokémon merchandise and media.
• Its regional form in Paldea showcases a different color and typing, reflecting the diverse environments in which Wooper can adapt.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave thewater to search for food when it gets cold outside.
• Silver: When it walks a­ round on the ground, it coatsits body with a slimy, poisonous film.
• Crystal: A mucous membrane covers its body. Touchingit barehanded will cause a shooting pain.
• Ruby: WOOPER usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food.On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film.
• Sapphire: WOOPER usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food.On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film.
• Emerald: WOOPER usually live in water but come out onto land seeking food occasionally. On land, they coat their bodies with a gooey, toxic film.
• Firered: When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.
• Leafgreen: This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.
• Diamond: It lives in cold water, half burying itself in mud at the bottom to sleep.
• Pearl: When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.
• Platinum: When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
• Heartgold: This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.
• Soulsilver: When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.
• Black: When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
• White: When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
• Black-2: When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
• White-2: When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
• X: This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.
• Y: When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.
• Omega-Ruby: Wooper usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food. On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Wooper usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food. On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film.
• Sword: This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.
• Shield: When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.