Gliscor (Pokémon)

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Gliscor Fang Scorpion Pokémon グライオン Glion #0472 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ground Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Hyper Cutter or Sand Veil Cacophony Cacophony Poison Heal Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 30 (8.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 6'07" 2.0 m Gliscor 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 93.7 lbs. 42.5 kg Gliscor 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 192 Gen. IV Unknown IV 179 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Gliscor 0 HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Gliscor (Japanese: グライオン Glion) is a dual-type Ground/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Gligar when leveled up while holding a Razor Fang during the night.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

Gliscor is a large, mainly blue-purple vampire bat-like Pokémon, partially clad in an insect-like carapace. Its legs have two toes and a slightly darker circular coloration on the underside, and its tail has two barbs, giving its tail the resemblance of a vampire's fangs. Its arms are red with thin striations and are completely detached from its black wings, and each is ended with large pincers. Its ears have discernible, red, chambered ear insides, and its eyes are yellow. It has six visible fangs in its mouth, and its waist, like its arms, is red and striated. Gliscor's body resembles an open mouth, with the pointed protrusions coming from its upper torso resembling fangs, further illustrating its vampiric qualities. It has a tendency to hang upside down from trees while watching its prey.

Gliscor feeds on the blood of other Pokémon species; grabbing prey using its tail, then biting their necks with its long, sharp fangs. It is even said to take pride once its prey is fully drained of blood. As shown in Riding the Winds of Change!, Gliscor, along with its unevolved form Gligar, can emit a sort of sound wave in order to detect obstacles and fly around them, similar to echolocation. Its legs appear to be not suitable for walking, so it can only perform short hops when on the ground. Gliscor hangs upside down while sleeping, much like other bat-like Pokémon, and it is nocturnal. It is capable of soundless flight; however, its wings cannot be flapped to the same extent that other Pokémon's wings can. Like Jumpluff and Wingull, Gliscor uses winds and updrafts to glide from place to place. When there is no wind, Gliscor climbs to the top of tall trees using its sharp raptorial claws and then glides from place to place. This practice is similar to flying squirrels. Gliscor is highly resistant against poisonous substances. It is extremely rare, but sometimes it is found in thick pine forests, swamps, and even alpine regions.

Evolution

Gliscor evolves from Gligar.

Unevolved Gligar  Ground  Flying

→

First Evolution Gliscor  Ground  Flying

In the anime

Gliscor in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Gliscor

In Fighting Fear With Fear!, Ash's Gligar evolved into a Gliscor while using Gary's Razor Fang to save Ash from falling into a canyon. In Mastering Current Events!, Ash left Gliscor with McCann so it could train and grow stronger. In Working on a Right Move!, Gliscor returned to help Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference.

Other

Gliscor debuted in Riding the Winds of Change!, where it was caught by Paul. In Chim-Charred!, it went up against its pre-evolved form and won with a Guillotine. It reappeared in Aiding The Enemy!.

In An Elite Coverup!, Bertha's Gliscor was used to destroy the machine attached to Team Rocket's balloon.

Minor appearances

In To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!, Theodore's Gliscor competed in the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP064 Gliscor Ash's Pokédex Gliscor, the Fang Scorp Pokémon, and the evolved form of Gligar. It watches its prey as it hangs from trees by its tail and attacks from above when it sees the chance.

In the manga

Gliscor in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Gliscor appeared in Mission Complete as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Multiple Gliscor appeared in PDP18.

A Gliscor appeared in PDP24.

Main article: Ash's Gliscor

Like in the anime, Ash owns a Gliscor in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl.

Pokémon Adventures

Diamond battled a wild Gliscor on his way to Iron Island in Grumpy Gliscor. It proved to be a tough opponent to beat with its Ice, Thunder, and Fire Fang attacks, but it was eventually defeated by Tru's Razor Leaf.

In Colress Machine, Blake was revealed to own a Gliscor, nicknamed Glisott.

In the TCG

Main article: Gliscor (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh Pt: #154 Johto #— Diamond It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops! Pearl Platinum If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once. HeartGold Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova B2W2: #222 Black If it succeeds in catching even a faint breeze properly, it can circle the globe without flapping once. White Black 2 It dances silently through the sky. When it approaches prey, it can land a critical hit in an instant. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #116 Hoenn #— X It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops! Y Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest. Omega Ruby It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, it swoops! Alpha Sapphire Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey... Then its elongated fangs do the rest.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #186 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond It observes prey while hanging inverted from branches. When the chance presents itself, Gliscor swoops! Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus It glides soundlessly on pitch-black wings and sinks sharp fangs into the throat of its prey. It takes on a look of satisfaction once it has entirely drained its prey of blood.
Generation IX Kitakami #122 Scarlet Violet

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Gligar Platinum Evolve Gligar HeartGold Evolve Gligar SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Routes 11 and 15 (rustling grass) Black 2 White 2 Routes 11, 15, and 23 (rustling grass)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Gligar Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Evolve Gligar Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Primeval GrottoAlpha
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) MD Sky Sky Stairway (1F-49F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Oil Field Hideout (during mission) Rumble Eternal Tower PokéPark Wii Haunted Zone Ranger: GS Layuda Island, Sky Fortress, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Sunny Seashore Rumble U Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Magical Lake: In Need of Trees
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 2 Rumble World Plasma Tundra: Endless Cave (Back Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Garchomp Sea, Lugia Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Darknight Relic (2F-14F) (Fainted Pokémon) New Snap Barren BadlandsNight Level 2
Cross-Generation Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX34

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 510	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump 4/5 ★★★★☆	Total 16/22 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 2×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20 011 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 1313 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1616 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 1919 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20 2222 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100100% 15 2727 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 3030 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20 3535 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 4040 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4545 Crabhammer Water Physical 100100 09090% 10 5050 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gliscor Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gliscor Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM015 TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM026 TM026 Poison Tail Poison Physical 05050 100}}100% 25 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM045 TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM063 TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM090 TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM091 TM091 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM102 TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM148 TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM175 TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM176 TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM185 TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gliscor Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Gliscor Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Cross Poison Poison Physical 70 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Gliscor Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gliscor Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gliscor Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gliscor Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gliscor Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Vice Grip	Gliscor 4 (Rising Rivals 62)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ground Poké Assist: Flying Field move: None Browser entry R-129 It launches twisters and hunks of dirt. It also rams to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ground Poké Assist: (present) Ground Field move: (present) (Cut ×4) Poké Assist: (past) Ground Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-108/N-213 It triggers tremors to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 54 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Gliscor rides on the breeze, flying over the Haunted Zone garden. He likes sky-based Attractions, so watch him go at Pelipper's Circle Circuit.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #419 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Nosedive
Pokémon GO Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 185 Base Defense: 222 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter, Wing Attack Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Aerial Ace, Night Slash, Sand Tomb*, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #230 Gliscor was hanging upside down from the rocks by its tail, searching the area around it. When it’s hunting prey, it glides through the air without making a sound.

Evolution data

Gliscor evolves from Gligar when leveled up while holding a Razor Fang during the night. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Gliscor evolves from Gligar when exposed to a Razor Fang during the night.

Unevolved Gligar  Ground  Flying

+ Level up holding Razor Fang at night →

First Evolution Gliscor  Ground  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Gliscor images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Gliscor is lighter than its pre-evolution, weighing in at only 93.7 lbs. (42.5 kg), while Gligar is 142.9 lbs. (64.8 kg). This is despite nearly doubling in size during evolution, from 3'07" (1.1 m) to 6'07" (2.0 m).
• Gliscor, along with Electivire, Magmortar, and Tangrowth, are the only Generation IV Pokémon that explicitly required the use of a Generation III game in order to be available until the release of Pokémon Platinum. In this case, Gligar are only available through dual-slot mode with Pokémon Emerald.
• Gliscor can be seen as a parallel to Weavile. Both were introduced in Generation IV, both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, have Special Attack as their lowest stat, have double weaknesses (Gliscor to Ice, Weavile to Fighting), evolve from Pokémon that were introduced in Generation II, and do so by leveling up at night while holding items that contain the word "razor" (Gligar evolves with Razor Fang, whereas Sneasel evolves with Razor Claw).

Origin

Gliscor appears to be based on a combination of gargoyles, scorpions, and vampires, which in turn share traits with bats. It may also be based on the scorpionfly. Additionally, it shares features with the amikiri, a yokai with lobster or scorpion claws and the ability to fly.

Name origin

Gliscor and Glion may be a combination of glide and scorpion.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese グライオン Glion From glide and scorpion French Scorvol From scorpion and vol Spanish Gliscor Same as English name German Skorgro From Skorpion and groß Italian Gliscor Same as English name Korean 글라이온 Glion Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 天蠍王 / 天蝎王 Tiānxiēwáng From 天 tiān, 蠍 / 蝎 xiē, 天蠍 / 天蝎 Tiānxiē, and 王 wáng Cantonese Chinese 天蠍王 Tīnkitwòhng From 天 tīn, 蠍 kit, 天蠍 Tīnkit, and 王 wòhng

More languages Russian Глискор Gliskor Transcription of English name Thai ไกลออน Klaion Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Gliscor

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