No. 0194

Wooper

Water Fish Pokémon

Official art

WaterGround

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 8.5 kg 18.7 lbs
Base stat total: 210 top 98%
Introduced: Gen II

Abilities

Pokédex entryWhite 2 / Shield

When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.

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Base stats

HP55115–162220–314

Atk4545–10685–207

Def4545–10685–207

SpA2527–8449–163

SpD2527–8449–163

Spe1518–7331–141

Total210Higher than 2% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 15). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf109Tailwind146

At max Speed, Wooper outspeeds 2 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

Grass4×

Resists

Fire½×Poison½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Damp
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Water Absorb
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
UnawareHidden ability
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0194WooperWaterGround
1. Level 20#0195QuagsireWaterGround
2. Level 20#0980ClodsirePoisonGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

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

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

4Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

8Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

12HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

12MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

16SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

21YawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

24Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

28Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

32AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

36ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

40EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM / HM / TR 47

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

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

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

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

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

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

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

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

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

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

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

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

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

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——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

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

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

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

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

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

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

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

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

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 10

EggAcid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

EggAfter YouMakes the target act next this turn.NormalStatus——15

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggRecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

EggSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Water Fish Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Johto#056Original Sinnoh#117Extended Sinnoh#117Updated Johto#056Mountain Kalos#017Galar#100Isle of Armor#058Paldea#053Kitakami#005

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

Names around the world

Japanese: ウパー
Japanese (romaji): Upah
Korean: 우파
Chinese (Traditional): 烏波
Chinese (Simplified): 乌波
French: Axoloto
German: Felino
Spanish: Wooper
Italian: Wooper

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 42
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing WetlandsOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing WetlandsOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 14 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 14 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

XD 1 area

Cave PokespotFinding a Wild Pokemon at any of the three Pokespots in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 10–21

SoulSilver 10 areas

Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 47 (cave gate)Surfing · Lv 20–30
Road 47 (inside cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Ruins of Alph (outside)Surfing · Lv 10–20
Safari Zone MarshlandSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Safari Zone MeadowSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–40
Safari Zone WetlandSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Union Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 10–20
Union Cave (B1F)Surfing · Lv 10–20
Violet City (Pokemon Center)Receive egg as a gift · Lv 1

HeartGold 10 areas

Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 47 (cave gate)Surfing · Lv 20–30
Road 47 (inside cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Ruins of Alph (outside)Surfing · Lv 10–20
Safari Zone MarshlandSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Safari Zone MeadowSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–40
Safari Zone WetlandSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Union Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 10–20
Union Cave (B1F)Surfing · Lv 10–20
Violet City (Pokemon Center)Receive egg as a gift · Lv 1

Platinum 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 2Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 3Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 4Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 5Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 6Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30

Pearl 7 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 2Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 3Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 4Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Great Marsh Area 6Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–40

Diamond 7 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 2Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 3Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 4Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Great Marsh Area 6Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–40

FireRed 3 areas

Four IslandSurfing · Lv 5–25
Icefall Cave (entrance)Surfing · Lv 5–15
Ruin ValleySurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–25

Emerald 1 area

Safari Zone (expansion south)Surfing · Lv 25–30

Crystal 4 areas

Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Ruins of Alph (outside)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22
Union Cave (1F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–19
Union Cave (B1F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–19

Silver 4 areas

Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–8
Ruins of Alph (outside)Surfing · Lv 15–19
Union Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 15–19
Union Cave (B1F)Surfing · Lv 15–19

Gold 4 areas

Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–8
Ruins of Alph (outside)Surfing · Lv 15–19
Union Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 15–19
Union Cave (B1F)Surfing · Lv 15–19