Golisopod Pokémon GO is a Bug and Water-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Golisopod can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Golisopod Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Can Golisopod Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Golisopod is available in Pokémon GO. A Shiny encounter is never guaranteed, but Golisopod Pokémon GO can be collected in its alternate colour when an eligible encounter method is available.
Shiny Golisopod has been obtainable through wild encounters, research encounters, evolution and photobomb encounters. Those methods can rotate in and out of the game, so their presence here does not mean every method is active at all times.
How to Evolve Golisopod Pokémon GO
Wimpod
GolisopodGolisopod evolves from Wimpod using 400 Candy. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Golisopod Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Golisopod is weak against Electric, Flying and Rock attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Golisopod.
Golisopod resists Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel and Water attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Golisopod Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Golisopod.
Golisopod Pokémon GO Moves
Golisopod can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Fury Cutter, Metal Claw, Waterfall, Shadow Claw |
| Charged Moves | X Scissor, Aqua Jet, Aerial Ace, Liquidation, Razor Shell |
How to Get Golisopod in Pokémon GO
Golisopod is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Golisopod Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Golisopod is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 1 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Golisopod is not appearing frequently.
Is Golisopod Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Golisopod Pokémon GO when it is available. Its Shiny form gives collectors another target. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Golisopod depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Golisopod
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Golisopod Pokédex. The Golisopod Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
