#0207
— Fly Scorpion Pokémon
Gligar
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Gligar is a ground/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 430 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Hyper Cutter ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gligar. Build around what Gligar actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Gligar takes super-effective damage from Ice, Water moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Gligar into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Defense (105)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (35)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 85)
- BST
- 430 (low for the format)
Gligar is a ground/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 430 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Hyper Cutter ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gligar. Build around what Gligar actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Gligar
Gligar is the Fly Scorpion Pokémon a Ground/Flying type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 430 with Hyper Cutter or Sand Veil as abilities.
What is Gligar weak to?
Gligar is a Ground/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ice, Water. It resists Fighting, Poison, Bug. It is immune to Electric, Ground.
How to counter Gligar
To counter Gligar in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ice or Water moves and can withstand its Ground/Flying STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Gligar in competitive teams
Gligar can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Gligar on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
