Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Golisopod is a bug/water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 530 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with slow (base 40) and a physical attacking profile. Its Emergency Exit 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 Golisopod. Build around what Golisopod 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.
Golisopod is a Bug/Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Golisopod is a Bug/Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Flying, Rock. It resists Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Golisopod has no type immunities.
To counter Golisopod in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Flying or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug/Water STAB attacks.
Flying-type counters
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