Skiploom #188
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Skiploom
#188
 - Cottonweed Pokemon
 
 
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types | ![]()  | ![]()  | 
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| gender | 50.0% ![]()  | 50.0% ![]()  | 
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| height | 2'0" | 0.6 m | |
| weight | 2.2 lb. | 1.0 kg | |
| generation | 
 2nd (Gold, Silver, Crystal) National: #188 | Johto: #068 
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Family
![]() ![]() #187 - Hoppip  | ![]() ![]() #188 - Skiploom Lv. 18 | ![]() ![]() #189 - Jumpluff Lv. 27 | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Steps to Hatch | 
|---|---|
| Fairy | Plant | 5,100 | 
Locations
Where to catch Skiploom in Pokemon Diamond
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 205 (East, Towards Eterna City) | 12 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2% | 
Where to catch Skiploom in Pokemon Pearl
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuego Ironworks | 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2% | 
Where to catch Skiploom in Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 14 | 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 18% | 
Moves
Abilities
| Chlorophyll | Doubles Speed during strong sunlight. | 
| Leaf Guard | Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight. | 
Level-up Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | ![]()  | ![]()  | 50 | 35 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | 
| 1 | Tail Whip | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | 100% | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | 
| 1 | Splash | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 40 | -- | Does nothing. | 
| 1 | Synthesis | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 5 | -- | Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather. | 
| 4 | Synthesis | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 5 | -- | Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather. | 
| 7 | Tail Whip | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | 100% | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | 
| 10 | Tackle | ![]()  | ![]()  | 50 | 35 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | 
| 12 | Poisonpowder | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 35 | 75% | Poisons the target. | 
| 14 | Stun Spore | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | 75% | Paralyzes the target. | 
| 16 | Sleep Powder | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | 75% | Puts the target to sleep. | 
| 20 | Bullet Seed | ![]()  | ![]()  | 25 | 30 | 100% | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | 
| 24 | Leech Seed | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | 90% | Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn. | 
| 28 | Mega Drain | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 15 | 100% | Heals the user by half the damage inflicted. | 
| 32 | Cotton Spore | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 40 | 100% | Lowers the target's Speed by two stages. | 
| 36 | U-turn | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 20 | 100% | User must switch out after attacking. | 
| 40 | Worry Seed | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | 100% | Changes the target's ability to Insomnia. | 
| 44 | Giga Drain | ![]()  | ![]()  | 75 | 10 | 100% | Heals the user by half the damage inflicted. | 
| 48 | Bounce | ![]()  | ![]()  | 85 | 5 | 85% | User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | 
| 52 | Memento | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | 100% | Lowers the target's Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints. | 
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM6 | Toxic | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | 
| TM9 | Bullet Seed | ![]()  | ![]()  | 25 | 30 | 100% | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | 
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | 
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | 
| TM17 | Protect | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | 
| TM19 | Giga Drain | ![]()  | ![]()  | 75 | 10 | 100% | Heals the user by half the damage inflicted. | 
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | 
| TM22 | Solarbeam | ![]()  | ![]()  | 120 | 10 | 100% | Requires a turn to charge before attacking. | 
| TM27 | Return | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | 
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | 
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. | 
| TM42 | Facade | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 20 | 100% | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | 
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 20 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | 
| TM44 | Rest | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | 
| TM45 | Attract | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | 100% | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | 
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]()  | ![]()  | 80 | 10 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | 
| TM58 | Endure | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | 
| TM62 | Silver Wind | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 5 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | 
| TM70 | Flash | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. | 
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Attack by two stages. | 
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender. | 
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | 
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend on the held berry. | 
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]()  | ![]()  | 1 | 20 | 100% | Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power. | 
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 15 | 90% | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | 
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 20 | 100% | User must switch out after attacking. | 
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | 
Egg Moves
| Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-edge | ![]()  | ![]()  | 120 | 15 | 100% | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | 
| Confusion | ![]()  | ![]()  | 50 | 25 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to confuse the target. | 
| Reflect | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | -- | Reduces damage from physical attacks by half. | 
| Amnesia | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | -- | Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages. | 
| Encore | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 5 | 100% | Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns. | 
| Psych Up | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | -- | Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's. | 
| Helping Hand | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 20 | -- | Ally's next move inflicts half more damage. | 
| Aromatherapy | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 5 | -- | Cures the entire party of major status effects. | 
| Worry Seed | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 10 | 100% | Changes the target's ability to Insomnia. | 
Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 220 - 314 | 220 - 314 | 220 - 314 | 
| Attack | 45 | 85 - 170 | 95 - 189 | 104 - 207 | 
| Defense | 50 | 94 - 179 | 105 - 199 | 115 - 218 | 
| Sp. Attack | 45 | 85 - 170 | 95 - 189 | 104 - 207 | 
| Sp. Defense | 65 | 121 - 206 | 135 - 229 | 148 - 251 | 
| Speed | 80 | 148 - 233 | 165 - 259 | 181 - 284 | 
| TOTAL | 340 | |||
Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 1,059,860 | 120 | 70 | Speed: 2 points | 
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Images
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Flavortext
| Black 2 | It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible. | 
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| HeartGold | The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down. | 
| SoulSilver | It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun. | 
| Ruby | SKIPLOOM's flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. How much the flower opens depends onthe temperature. For that reason, this Pokemon is sometimes used as a thermometer. | 
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| FireRed | It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun. | 
| LeafGreen | The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down. | 
| Gold | The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as thetemperature fluctuates up and down. | 
| Silver | It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It alsofloats in the air to get closer to the sun. | 
| Crystal | As soon as it rains, it closes its flower andhides in the shade of a tree to avoid getting wet. | 
Other
| Name Etymology | Skip + ploom (bloom) | 
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