Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Poipole
Say it: POI-po-le
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Poipole is the Poison Pin Ultra Beast — Poison before Naganadel. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Naganadel — not a finished raid attacker. Poison helps against Grass and Fairy; Ground and Psychic hit Poison hard. Catch from Ultra Beast research or events, then evolve.
Say it: POI-po-le
Poipole (#803) is a Poison Ultra Beast in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Naganadel. Trainers almost never power Poipole for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Naganadel. Against Poipole, 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
Poipole is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0803. Mythical Pokémon are usually event-gated — watch official GO calendars for return windows.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Poipole. Keep high-IV copies for Naganadel. Shadow Poipole is the same — evolve toward Shadow Naganadel.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Poipole 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
- 145
- Defense
- 133
- Stamina
- 167
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
Poipole’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Naganadel — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Poison Jab · Standard
Poison energy
- Peck · Standard
Flying filler
Charged
- Sludge Bomb · Standard
Poison nuke
- Sludge Wave · Standard
Poison alternate
- Fell Stinger · Standard
Bug 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
- poison jab
- peck
Charged
- sludge bomb
- sludge wave
- fell stinger
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #190 of 954 · CP 1499
Peck + Sludge Wave
- Ultra League · rank #559 of 747 · CP 1854
Peck + Sludge Wave
- Master League · rank #566 of 1023 · CP 1854
Peck + Sludge Wave
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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.