Gulpin (Pokémon)

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Gulpin ゴクリン Gokulin #316
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type  Poison   Poison   Poison   Poison   Poison   Poison	Species Stomach Pokémon
Abilities Liquid Ooze or Sticky Hold Sticky Hold Gluttony Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,640,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #095 Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4m Metric 1'04"/0.4m 0.0m	Weight 22.7lbs Imperial 10.3kg Metric 22.7lbs/10.3kg 0.0kg
Dex color Green	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 225 29.4%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Amorphous group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 75 Battle Exp.: 751*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Gulpin (Japanese: ゴクリン Gokulin) is a Poison-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Swalot starting at level 26.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Brawl 5.1.1 Trophy Information 6 Game data 6.1 NPC appearances 6.2 Pokédex entries 6.3 Game locations 6.3.1 In side games 6.4 Held items 6.5 Stats 6.5.1 Base stats 6.5.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.6 Type effectiveness 6.7 Learnset 6.7.1 By leveling up 6.7.2 By TM/HM 6.7.3 By breeding 6.7.4 By tutoring 6.7.5 Special moves 6.8 Side game data 6.9 Evolution 6.10 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 External links 10 Notes

Biology

Physiology

Gulpin is a round, green, blob-like Pokémon. It has a black parallelogram on its back and a yellow feather on its head. Gulpin's face consists of puckered lips and slanted eyes that are always closed. It has two stubby appendages that are the same shape as its lips.

Gender differences

A female Gulpin has a shorter feather than a male's.

Special abilities

Gulpin can swallow anything its own size due to the fact that Gulpin is practically all stomach. Gulpin's stomach fluids have enough acidity to melt scrap iron. Some of Gulpin's status move options include Yawn, Amnesia, Curse, and Snatch. Gulpin is also capable of a small handful of elemental attacks. It is one of the few Pokémon that can use Pain Split and Gunk Shot.

Behavior

Gulpin is known to eat in large quantities, most likely because its powerful stomach can handle anything.

Habitat

Gulpin tend to live in grassy plains. However, they sometimes migrate into cities and eat practically anything in sight.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Gulpin aren't what one would call "picky eaters". They will eat anything they can get into their mouths.

In the anime

Gulpin first appeared in Gulpin it Down. A bunch were eating all the food in the town Ash and friends were in.

A Gulpin also appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG065 Gulpin Ash's Pokédex Gulpin, the Stomach Pokémon. Gulpin is able to swallow items of its own size whole, as its stomach compresses most of its body. Its unique stomach acid allows it to digest almost anything. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

Swalot makes small and rather unimportant appearances in the Pokémon Adventures manga, being owned by minor trainer characters and being seen as one of the rampaging Pokémon in the Emerald chapter under Guile's command.

In the TCG

Main article: Gulpin (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

After being released from its Poké Ball, Gulpin will wait until an opponent passes by, then will use Swallow to trap and constantly damage them. The opponent may also be beat on while in Gulpin's mouth for extra damage.

Trophy Information

"A Stomach Pokémon. While it's a carefree Pokémon with a lovable face, it can swallow something the size of itself in one gulp. Its stomach is filled with gastric juices strong enough to dissolve anything it eats. As it matures, it learns Wring Out, a move which is as strong as the remaining strength of the Pokémon. It evolves into Swalot."

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting the Linoone on the left of the Ruby Field will make a Gulpin jump onto the table. Making three appear will activate Travel Mode.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gulpin runs the Link Shop in Pokémon Square.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby Virtually all of Gulpin's body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This Pokémon's stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything. Sapphire Most of Gulpin's body is made up of its stomach - its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This Pokémon's stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything. Emerald This Pokémon's stomach fluid can even digest scrap iron. In one gulp, it can swallow something that is as large as itself. FireRed LeafGreen There is nothing its stomach can't digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach compromises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Route 110 Emerald Rare Route 110 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Shadow Pokémon Laboratory (Shadow) Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Great Marsh Platinum Rare Great Marsh (After obtaining National Pokédex) HeartGold SoulSilver Swarm Route 3  (SoulSilver only) Pal Park Forest Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Hatch from egg
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 13 Endless Level 17 Forever Level 17 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Buried Relic (14F-19F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) Marine Resort (B1-B19) Happy Outlook (B1-B19)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Misty Edgewater (Post-ending)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Big Pearl (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Big Pearl (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Big Pearl (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70	130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 43	43 - 104	81 - 203
Defense: 53	52 - 115	99 - 225
Sp.Atk: 43	43 - 104	81 - 203
Sp.Def: 53	52 - 115	99 - 225
Speed: 40	40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 302   Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 9/12 ★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
6	Yawn	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
9	Poison Gas	Poison	Status	—	80%	40
14	Sludge	Poison	Special	65	100%	20
17	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
23	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
28	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
34	Acid Spray	Poison	Special	40	100%	20
39	Stockpile	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
39	Spit Up	Normal	Special	—	100%	10
39	Swallow	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
44	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100%	10
49	Gastro Acid	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
54	Wring Out	Normal	Special	—	100%	5
59	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	70%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Gulpin obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gulpin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gulpin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM34	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	95	100%	10
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100%	5
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gulpin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gulpin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Acid Armor	Poison	Status	—	—%	40
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	—	—%	5
	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	70%	5
	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
	Pain Split	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Smog	Poison	Special	20	70%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Gulpin in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Gulpin in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gulpin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gulpin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Gulpin can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Gulpin cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gulpin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gulpin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 17+	Purified moves
Shadow Blitz	Shadow		Sing	Normal
Shadow Hold	Shadow		Shock Wave	Electric
--			Sludge	Poison
--			Toxic	Poison

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Hatch	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.9% Friend Area: Poison Swamp Phrases 51%-100% HP I eat everything in one big gulp. It's delicious that way! 26%-50% HP There's only half my HP left. 1%-25% HP I'm beaten up... All my gases are leaking out... Level up My level went up! My gases smell worse, too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up My level went up! My gases smell worse, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.9% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Gulpin  Poison

Level 26 →

First evolution Swalot  Poison

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Gulpin images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Gulpin is the only Pokémon to date with a base-stat total of 302.
• Gulpin can be seen as a parallel to Baltoy. Both of them are Generation III Pokémon. Gulpin is exclusive to Pokémon SoulSilver, while Baltoy is exclusive to Pokémon HeartGold, with both Pokémon found in a Pokémon outbreak in the same locations in their respective versions. Additionally, both can be snagged as Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD at the Shadow Pokémon Laboratory, with both Pokémon having the same Shadow move, Shadow Blitz.

Origin

Gulpin's appearance may be based on a single, giant poison gland or even a gallbladder, the green sac-like organ that stores gastric acid.

Name origin

Gulpin's name is a shortening of gulping, swallowing.

Gokulin probably came from gokuri, (on-mim) gulpingly and toxin.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Schluppuck From schlucken and spucken. French Gloupti From the onomatopoeia gloup, and petit. Korean 꼴깍몬 Kkolkkakmon From 꼴깍꼴깍 kkol-kkak-kkol-kkak and 몬 mon Chinese (Taiwan 溶食獸 Róng Shí Shòu 溶 means to dissolve. 食 may refer to food or eating. 獸 means beast. May mean "Digesting beast".

External links

Notes

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