Poipole (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Poipole (disambiguation).

Poipole Poison Pin Pokémon ベベノム Bevenom #803 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Beast Boost Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Poipole 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 4.0 lbs. 1.8 kg Poipole 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 189	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Poipole 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint File:F803.png {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Poipole (Japanese: ベベノム Bevenom) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

It evolves into Naganadel when leveled up while knowing Dragon Pulse.

It is one of the Ultra Beasts and is known by the code name UB Adhesive (Japanese: ＵＢ：ＳＴＩＣＫＹ UB: Sticky).

Biology

Poipole is a small, purple Ultra Beast. It has a bipedal build with a large head and relatively small limbs with no visible digits. On its head are three spikes: one in the front and one on each side. A single gray needle protrudes from the top of its head and there are additional needles in the spikes on the sides of its head. It has oval eyes with a single eyelash-like spike above each; its mouth and eyes give off a cyan glow. It has a long, tapering tail with a single spine in the middle. While most of its body is dark purple, it has several fuchsia markings: at the tip of each head-spike, on its chest, on top of its head, and on its face.

Poipole originates from Ultra Megalopolis in Ultra Space, where it is popular as a starter Pokémon. It is capable of understanding human speech after spending enough time with humans. Poipole's large head is filled with a glowing, adhesive poison, which it can fire from the needles on its head. While spraying opponents with this venom, it laughs wildly. The anime reveals that wild Poipole live in nests that resemble wasp or hornet nests alongside Naganadel.

In the anime

Poipole in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Poipole

Poipole debuted in The Professors' New Adventure!, where it was traversing an Ultra Wormhole. It reappeared in A Mission of Ultra Urgency! and Love at First Twirl!; it was caught by Ash in the latter episode. It eventually left Ash's team in Securing the Future! and returned to its home. Poipole was revealed to have evolved into a Naganadel by the time it reunited with Ash in Z-Move Showdown!.

Poipole (anime)

Multiple Poipole appeared in The Shape of Love to Come! during a dream seen by Ash's own Poipole. They reappeared in The Prism Between Light and Darkness!, where they attacked the Ultra Guardians to defend themselves until Ash's Poipole explained things to them. They reappeared in Securing the Future!.

Minor appearances

A Poipole appeared in a fantasy in Showering the World with Love!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM067 Poipole Rotom Pokédex Poipole, the Poison Pin Pokémon. A Poison type.

In the manga

Poipole in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Poipole debuted in Meeting the Ultra Recon Squad. It was seen under the care of Ultra Recon Squad member Zossie. Despite not being caught, Poipole follows Zossie around and occasionally listens to her commands.

In the TCG

Main article: Poipole (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #261 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun This Ultra Beast is well enough liked to be chosen as a first partner in its own world. Ultra Moon An Ultra Beast that lives in a different world, it cackles wildly as it sprays its opponents with poison from the needles on its head.
Generation VIII Galar #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Unobtainable Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Received from SolieraUS / DulseUM in Megalo Tower or Ultra Megalopolis* Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Received from the Dynamax Adventure attendant in Max Lair

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
USUM	Ultra Shiny Poipole	Japanese region	Online	40	March 2 to May 6, 2018
USUM	Spring Korean League Shiny Poipole	All	South Korea	40	March 31 and April 1, 2018
USUM	Ultra Shiny Poipole	Korean region	Online	40	April 13 to April 30, 2018
USUM	Ultra Shiny Poipole	American region	Online	40	September 17 to December 20, 2018
USUM	Ultra Shiny Poipole	PAL region	Online	40	September 17 to December 31, 2018

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 67		127 - 174	244 - 338
Attack: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Defense: 67		64 - 130	125 - 256
Sp. Atk: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Sp. Def: 67		64 - 130	125 - 256
Speed: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Total: 420	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

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× Fairy ½× None

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× Fairy ½× None

Immune 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× Fairy ½× None

Resistant 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× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

Poipole is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Acid Poison Special 04040 100100% 30 077 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1414 Fell Stinger Bug Physical 05050 100100% 25 2121 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 2828 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100100% 10 3535 Venom Drench Poison Status 0000— 100100% 20 4242 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 4949 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20 5656 Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000— 100100% 10 6363 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poipole Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poipole

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM07 TM07 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 095}}95% 20 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR54 TR54 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR62 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR73 TR73 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TR78 TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TR91 TR91 Venom Drench Poison Status 0000— 100}}100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poipole Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poipole

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Poipole in Generation VIII 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 Poipole in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poipole Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poipole

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poipole Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poipole Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: None

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 VII Snatch × Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poipole Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Poipole × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield

Evolution

Unevolved Poipole  Poison

+ Level up knowing Dragon Pulse →

First Evolution Naganadel  Poison  Dragon

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back
Generation VIII HOME

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

Trivia

• Poipole and its evolved form are the only Ultra Beasts that are part of an evolutionary line.
• Poipole has the lowest base stat total of all the Ultra Beasts.
• Poipole and its evolution were created by James Turner, as were their shiny forms.
• Poipole shares its category name with its evolution, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Nidoran♂, and Nidorino. They are all known as the Poison Pin Pokémon.

Origin

Poipole is based on a bee larva. Like its evolution, its needle-like appendages resembles the plunger of a syringe, with the head representing the barrel or tube and the venom representing the liquid inside.

Name origin

Poipole is a combination of poison and pole. It is also a play on purple. It may also incorporate tadpole, as it is the infantile stage of Naganadel.

Bevenom is a combination of baby or bébé (French for baby) and venom.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ベベノム Bevenom From bébé and venom French Vémini From venin and mini Spanish Poipole Same as English name German Venicro From venom and micro Italian Poipole Same as English name Korean 베베놈 Vevenom Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 毒貝比 / 毒贝比 Dúbèibǐ From 毒 dú and a transliteration of baby Cantonese Chinese 毒貝比 Duhkbuibéi From 毒 duhk and a Mandarin-based transliteration of baby

More languages Indonesian Poipole* Poipol* Same as English name From English name Russian Пойпол Poypol Transcription of English name Thai เบเวนอม Bewenom Transcription of Japanese name

UB Adhesive

Language Title Chinese Cantonese ＵＢ：沾黏 UB: Jīmnìhm Mandarin ＵＢ：沾黏 UB: Zhānnián French UC-Glu German UB Klebrigkeit Italian UC Viscosus Korean UB스티키 UB Sticky Russian УЧ Вязкость UCH Vyazkost' Spanish UE Viscoso

Related articles

• Ash's Poipole
• Ultra Beast
• Ultra Beasts (anime)

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