Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Gulpin
Say it: GU-lpi-n
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Gulpin is the Stomach Pokémon — Poison before Swalot. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Swalot — not a finished raid attacker. Poison helps against Fairy and Grass; Ground and Psychic hit Poison hard. Catch Gulpin from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve.
Say it: GU-lpi-n
Gulpin (#316) is a Poison Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the pre-evolution of Swalot. Trainers almost never power Gulpin for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Swalot. Against Gulpin, lead with Ground or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Gulpin is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0316. Use the Poison type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Gulpin. Keep high-IV copies for Swalot. Shadow Gulpin is the same — evolve toward Shadow Swalot.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Gulpin is your opponent, Ground, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 99
- Stamina
- 172
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Gulpin’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Swalot — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Pound · Standard
Normal energy
- Rock Smash · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Gunk Shot · Standard
Poison nuke
- Sludge · Standard
Poison alternate
- Ice Beam · Standard
Ice coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- pound
- rock smash
Charged
- sludge
- gunk shot
- ice beam
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #903 of 954 · CP 979
Pound + Sludge
- Master League · rank #931 of 1023 · CP 979
Pound + Sludge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.