Gligar
グライガー Gliger
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Artwork from HG/SS
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HP
0
| Atk
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| Def
1
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
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| Speed
0
| Exp.
108
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Gligar (Japanese: グライガー Gliger) is a dual-type Ground/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves into Gliscor when leveled up, at night, holding a Razor Fang.
Biology
Physiology
Gligar is a small, purple, bat-like Pokémon. It has blue wings, which are similar in function to a flying squirrel's, and have pointed purple tips at the edges of the membranes. Gligar has pincers on its forelegs, and a segmented, insectoid tail with a stinger on the end. Gligar has short hind legs, and feet that appear segmented with a large, single claw each. Additionally, Gligar has long, pointed ears and triangle-shaped eyes, fangs and a large tongue which is often seen out of its mouth. Gligar could be considered a cousin of Skorupi due to its scorpion-like traits; however, it shares some bat-like traits as well, making it similar to Zubat.
Gender differences
A female Gligar has a smaller stinger.
Special abilities
Gligar knows a small handful of poisonous attacks, such as Poison Sting and the rarely known Cross Poison. Gligar can also use a few Bug-type moves, like Fury Cutter and U-turn. While Gligar can learn Ground and Rock-type moves typical to a Ground-type Pokémon, its abilities as a Flying-type are limited. Most notable is the fact that Gligar cannot learn Fly.
Also, Gligar and its evolved form Gliscor are the only two Pokémon that are both Flying and Ground, which gives them a unique immunity to both Electric-type and Ground moves. This trait is shared only with Vibrava, Flygon, Baltoy, and Claydol due to the Levitate ability.
As shown in Riding the Winds of Change!, Gligar, along with its evolved form Gliscor, can emit sound waves to detect obstacles and fly around them.
Behavior
Flying straight at the foe’s face, it startles them by clamping on with its clawed hind legs and the pincers on its forelegs, before jabbing with its poison stinger. Gligar also tend to ambush prey as it passes by below. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.
Habitat
Gligar live in mountainous regions, making their nests along cliff sides. It also prefers hot arid environments, but doesn't mind forests either.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Gligar eat prey.
In the anime
Major appearances
A group of Gligar, along with a Gliscor, was featured in Riding the Winds of Change!. One of the Gligar was captured by Ash, while the Gliscor was captured by Paul. Ash's Gligar later evolved in Fighting Fear With Fear!.
Other
Gligar debuted in The Superhero Secret. It was owned by a superhero named Gligarman, and later by his daughter when he retired from crime-fighting.
Minor appearances
Morrison's Gligar first appeared in Saved by the Beldum.
A Gligar appeared in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP138
| Gligar
| Ash's Pokédex
| Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. Gligar uses the cape-like wings on its back to fly from tree to tree quickly and quietly.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| DP064
| Gligar
| Dawn's Pokédex
| Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. It glides using the membrane attatched to its arms and legs, and attacks the base of its prey with its claws.
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| This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
A Gligar appeared in Volume 9 that tried to eat Gold's Togepi egg.
In the TCG
- Main article: Gligar (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
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| Silver
| It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.
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| Crystal
| It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.
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| Stadium 2
| It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
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| III
| Ruby
| Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
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| Sapphire
| Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its poison barb.
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| Emerald
| It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.
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| FireRed
| It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.
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| LeafGreen
| It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.
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| Pearl
| It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.
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| Platinum
| It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.
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| HeartGold
| It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.
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| SoulSilver
| It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 125 - 172
| 240 - 334
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| 72 - 139
| 139 - 273
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| 99 - 172
| 193 - 339
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 63 - 128
| 121 - 251
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| 81 - 150
| 157 - 295
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Beedrill
Scyther, Scizor
Ledyba, Ledian
Spinarak, Ariados
Surskit, Masquerain
Ninjask
| Agility
| Psychic
| Status
| —
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—%
| 30
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Ledyba, Ledian
Surskit, Masquerain
Ninjask
| Baton Pass
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 40
| Cute
| 0
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Parasect
Skorupi, Drapion
| Cross Poison
| Poison
| Physical
| 70
| 100%
| 20
| Cool
| 3 ♥♥♥
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| Heracross
| Counter
| Fighting
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Pineco, Forretress
Ledyba, Ledian
Volbeat
| Double-Edge
| Normal
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 15
| Tough
| 0
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Heracross
Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon
| Feint
| Normal
| Physical
| 50
| 100%
| 10
| Beauty
| 0
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Scizor
Nincada, Ninjask
| Metal Claw
| Steel
| Physical
| 50
| 95%
| 35
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Shuckle
| Power TrickHGSS
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cool
| 0
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| Scyther, Scizor
| Razor Wind
| Normal
| Special
| 80
| 100%
| 10
| Cool
| 1 ♥
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| Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon
| Sand Tomb
| Ground
| Physical
| 15
| 75%
| 15
| Smart
| 0
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Scyther, Scizor
Yanma, Yanmega
| Wing Attack
| Flying
| Physical
| 60
| 100%
| 35
| Cool
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
It shares physical traits with bats, gargoyles, and scorpions. It may be based on the scorpionfly.
Name origin
Gligar's name is a combination of glide and gargoyle.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
( Ground )
(Cut ×1)
Body size: 1
( Flying )
(Cut ×1)
For other sprites and images, please see Gligar images on Bulbagarden Archives.
