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Gulpin in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Gulpin’s X/Y locations, Poison typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

01

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Gulpin is Kalos Central #098 and National #316. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Poison.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Gulpin
Gulpin: Pokémon X and Y sprite, Kalos Central #098.
Gulpin Pokémon X/Y base stats
StatBase value
HP70
Attack43
Defense53
Sp. Atk43
Sp. Def53
Speed40
Total302
02

Where to find it in X and Y

Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Gulpin Pokémon X/Y encounters
LocationVersionMethodLevelCondition
Route 5X and YTall grass, caves or dungeon floors10—
Route 5X and YPurple flowers10—
Route 5X and YHorde Encounter (five wild Pokémon)5—
03

Evolution family

Gulpin evolution family in X and Y
FromIntoX / Y method
GulpinSwalotLevel 26

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

04

Abilities, breeding and training

Gulpin abilities
AbilitySlot
Liquid OozeRegular ability
Sticky HoldRegular ability
GluttonyHidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Gulpin breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Amorphous
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthfluctuating
Base capture rate225 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship70
EV yieldHP +1
Height / weight0.4 m / 10.3 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

05

Level-up moves

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Gulpin compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical
TM83InfestationBugSpecial
TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical
TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical
TM100ConfideNormalStatus
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

07

Egg moves and move tutors

Egg moves: Acid Armor, Curse, Destiny Bond, Gunk Shot, Mud-Slap, Pain Split, Smog, Venom Drench.

No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

08

Related species

Return to Gulpin in the Kalos Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Check Gulpin’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.