Skiploom (Japanese: ポポッコ Popocco) is a dual-type Grass/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Hoppip starting at level 18 and evolves into Jumpluff starting at level 27.
Biology
Skiploom is a plant Pokémon that has a round, green body with stubby arms, feet, and tail. It has large, flat ears on the sides of its head and oval, orange eyes with no pupils. On top of its head is a yellow bloom with a white center. Skiploom spreads its petals to absorb as much sunlight as possible. The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates and its flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 °F (18 °C). Because of this, it is sometimes used as a thermometer. It floats in the air to try to get closer to the sun, but closes its flower and immediately hides under the shade of a tree when it rains. If the weather gets too cold, Skiploom will fly away and migrate to warmer regions so that it can photosynthesize. Some people claim to be able to determine a Skiploom's birth location by the scent coming off of its flower. Skiploom lives in temperate grasslands. As seen in the games, the bloom on its head can turn clockwise.
Evolution
Skiploom evolves from Hoppip and evolves into Jumpluff.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #068
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Gold
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The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
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Silver
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It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
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Crystal
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As soon as it rains, it closes its flower and hides in the shade of a tree to avoid getting wet.
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Stadium 2
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The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Skiploom's flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this Pokémon is sometimes used as a thermometer.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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It blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. Because its flower's blooming changes with the temperature, it is sometimes used as a thermometer.
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FireRed
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It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
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LeafGreen
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The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
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Generation IV
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Johto #068
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Diamond
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It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
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SoulSilver
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It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
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Generation V
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Black
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It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
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White
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Black 2
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It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #136
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X
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The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
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Y
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It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
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Omega Ruby
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Skiploom's flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees Fahrenheit. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this Pokémon is sometimes used as a thermometer.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation IX
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Paldea #17
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Scarlet
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Skiploom enthusiasts can apparently tell where a Skiploom was born by the scent drifting from the flower on the Pokémon’s head.
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Violet
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When the weather grows cold, Skiploom's flower closes and the Pokémon cannot photosynthesize, so it flies away to warmer regions.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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55
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115 - 162
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220 - 314
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 340
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skiploom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Skiploom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skiploom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Skiploom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Skiploom
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skiploom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Skiploom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skiploom
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Skiploom
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Cut ×1)
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Not available in the past.
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Browser entry R-027
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It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds
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Base HP: 49
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Base Attack: 69
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Base Defense: 50
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Skiploom debuted in The Grass Route, under the ownership of Ephraim and the nickname of "Skippy". It battled Ash's Bulbasaur during the Grass Tournament finals.
In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Steveland's Skiploom entered the Squallville PokéRinger. It first went up against James and Yanmega, and ultimately won when an updraft of air disoriented Yanmega. Skiploom then went up against Paul and his Honchkrow but was defeated.
Minor appearances
In Turning Over a New Bayleef, Haruno has a Skiploom living in a garden.
In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, multiple Skiploom were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, a Skiploom received an apple from a Tyrogue.
In Fangs for Nothin', multiple Skiploom were living on the Dragon Holy Land.
A Skiploom appeared in Camp Pikachu.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Skiploom to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In Grass Hysteria!, multiple Skiploom were living in the Forbidden Forest.
In Showdown at the Oak Corral and Journey to the Starting Line!, multiple Skiploom were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In That's Just Swellow, a Skiploom participated in the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.
In Who's Flying Now?, a Skiploom was featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.
Multiple Skiploom appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Hi Ho Silver Wind!, multiple Skiploom belonging to a Coordinator competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
Multiple Skiploom appeared in Island Time.
In Harley Rides Again, multiple Skiploom belonging to a Coordinator competed in the Wisteria Town Pokémon Contest.
A Skiploom appeared in The Champ Twins!.
Four Skiploom appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). A fifth Skiploom appeared with them in the follow-up episode.
In Coming Full-Festival Circle!, multiple Skiploom listened as Nando was playing his music.
A girl's Skiploom appeared in League Unleashed!.
Multiple Skiploom appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Zorua turned into one in order to float safely to the ground after escaping Grings Kodai's plane.
Multiple Skiploom appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Skiploom appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!.
A Skiploom appeared in Awakening the Sleeping Giant.
A Skiploom appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.
A Trainer's Skiploom appeared in Thawing an Icy Panic!. It attended the Coumarine City Festival in Under the Pledging Tree!.
Two Skiploom appeared in A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!.
A Trainer's Skiploom appeared in Master Class is in Session!.
In A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, a Skiploom fled from Team Flare as they were conducting an experiment.
Two Skiploom appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Multiple Skiploom appeared in The Power of Us, with some under the ownership of different Trainers and others being wild.
Three Skiploom appeared in Welcome to Paldea!.
Three Skiploom appeared in Nemona and Brassius and…. Out of them, two were wild Pokémon, and the other was under the ownership of a Trainer. The latter was seen being defeated by Nemona's Pawmo.
Multiple Skiploom appeared in HZ051.
A Skiploom appeared in HZ075, during a flashback.
Pokédex entries
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EP178
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Skiploom
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Ash's Pokédex
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Skiploom, the evolved form of Hoppip. This happy-go-lucky Grass type has a flower on its head, which opens and closes depending on the temperature.
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Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, a Skiploom was used to provide special effects for the Kimono Girls' performance.
POKÉTOON
Multiple Skiploom living at the Safari Zone appeared in PT14.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
A Skiploom was seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!.
Movie adaptations
Skiploom appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.
Pokémon Adventures
Two Skiploom appeared in Popular Pupitar.
In Bringing up Bellossom, Erika used a Skiploom to fight Pryce and his Swinub in the opening ceremony of the Indigo League, but it falls easily due to the type disadvantage and the old man's incredible skill.
An Aroma Lady's Skiploom appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z,.
A Skiploom entered the Pokéathlon in Out-Odding Oddish.
Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪
Skiploom appeared in CCP39.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Trainer's Skiploom appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
Rin owns a Skiploom in GDZ64.
In the TCG
- Main article: Skiploom (TCG)
Trivia
- Skiploom's normal color and Shiny color is reverse to its pre-Evolution, Hoppip.
- The English names of Skiploom and its evolutionary relatives were partially coined by Nob Ogasawara.[1][2]
Origin
Skiploom appears to be based on a bulb and a flower, specifically a dandelion. Its body also slightly resembles a cat or dog.
Name origin
Skiploom may be a combination of skip and bloom or plume. The names of all stages of its evolutionary line is based on the phrase: "Just a hop, skip, and a jump away."[1]
Popocco may be a combination of 蒲公英 tanpopo (dandelion) and 根っ子 nekko (root). Its name may also be a pun on 猫 neko (cat), given its cat-like face.
In other languages
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More languages
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Hindi
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पंखुली Pankhulee
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From पंख pankh and पंखुड़ी pankhudee
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Russian
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Скиплум Skiplum
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โพพ็อกโกะ Phophokko
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Transcription of Japanese name
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References
External links
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