Exploud (#0295) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP104164–211318–412

Atk9186–157168–309

Def6361–126117–247

SpA9186–157168–309

SpD7370–137135–269

Spe6865–132126–258

Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 68). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+132Max120No SP88Min79Scarf198Tailwind264

At max Speed, Exploud outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Soundproof
Protects against sound-based moves.
ScrappyHidden ability
Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0293WhismurNormal
1. Level 20#0294LoudredNormal
  1. Level 40#0295ExploudNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 20

EvoCrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

1Echoed VoicePower increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.NormalSpec40100%15

1Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

1HowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

1Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

15RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

15Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

23StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

29RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

36SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

45UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

54ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

63Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

72BoomburstInflicts regular damage.NormalSpec140100%10

81Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

HM08Rock ClimbHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.NormalPhys9085%20

TMRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TMFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMFire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TMTormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMTauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TMOverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMFlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TMFocus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TMAvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Loud Noise Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Cave
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#047Central Kalos#142New Hoenn#048Isle of Armor#150

This Pokémon can do more than just shout. To communicate with others of its kind, it’ll emit all sorts of sounds from the holes in its body.
Shield
In the past, people would use the loud voices of these Pokémon as a means of communication between distant cities.
Sword
Its roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It emits a variety of sounds from the holes all over its body. Its loud cries can be heard from over six miles away.
FireRed · LeafGreen
It has sound-generating organs all over its body. It communicates with others by adjusting the tone and volume of the cries it emits.
Emerald
EXPLOUD communicates its feelings to the others by emitting whistle-like sounds from the tubes on its body. This Pokémon only raises its voice when it is in battle.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
EXPLOUD triggers earthquakes with the tremors it creates by bellowing. If this Pokémon violently inhales from the ports on its body, it’s a sign that it is preparing to let loose a huge bellow.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: バクオング
Japanese (romaji): Bakuong
Korean: 폭음룡
Chinese (Traditional): 爆音怪
Chinese (Simplified): 爆音怪
French: Brouhabam
German: Krawumms
Spanish: Exploud
Italian: Exploud

Sprites

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3D models

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 HP
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 221
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterField
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60