#0728
— Sea Lion Pokémon
Popplio
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Popplio is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 320 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 40) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Torrent 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 Popplio. Build around what Popplio 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.
Popplio is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Popplio is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Popplio has no type immunities.
To counter Popplio in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Popplio's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
