Skiploom (#0188) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP55115–162220–314

Atk4545–10685–207

Def5049–11294–218

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe8076–145148–284

Total340Higher than 29% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Skiploom outspeeds 14 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

Ice4×Fire2×Flying2×Poison2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Fighting½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalBugGhostSteelElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Leaf Guard
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
InfiltratorHidden ability
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0187HoppipGrassFlying
1. Level 18#0188SkiploomGrassFlying
  1. Level 27#0189JumpluffGrassFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1SplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40

1SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

8TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

10Fairy WindInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec40100%30

12Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

12Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15

12Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

15Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

20Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

24Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

28AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

31Cotton SporeLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.GrassStatus—100%40

34U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

37Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

41BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

44MementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

TM / HM / TR 37

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 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

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM131Pollen PuffDamages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.BugSpec90100%15

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Cottonweed Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#068Updated Johto#068Central Kalos#136Paldea#017

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.
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire
As soon as it rains, it closes its flower and hides in the shade of a tree to avoid getting wet.
Crystal
It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y
The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X