Gliscor (Pokémon)

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Gliscor Fang Scorpion Pokémon グライオン Glion #472 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 at night while holding a Razor Fang.

Biology

Gliscor is a large, mainly blue-purple vampire bat-like Pokémon. 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 are 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 appears to be partially covered in an insect-like exoskeleton.

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. It is extremely rare, but sometimes it is found in thick pine forests and swamps.

In the anime

Gliscor in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Gliscor

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

Other

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

A Gliscor appeared in An Elite Coverup!, under the ownership of Bertha. It was used to destroy the machine attached to Team Rocket's balloon.

Minor appearances

A Gliscor was used by Theodore in the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

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

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

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

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

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.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

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

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 Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX34 Rumble World Plasma Tundra: Endless Cave (Back Boss)

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

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Gliscor's learnsets 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 ●●●
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: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter, Wing Attack Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Aerial Ace, Night Slash, Sand Tomb*, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Gligar  Ground  Flying

Level up holding Razor Fang (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

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 learn seven moves with a high critical-hit ratio, more than any other Pokémon.
• Gliscor can be seen as a parallel to Weavile. Both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, 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.

Name origin

Gliscor and Glion appear to be combinations 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 Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 天蠍王 / 天蝎王 Tiān Xiē Wáng Literally "Sky scorpion king" Cantonese Chinese 天蠍王 / 天蝎王 Tīn Hit Wòhng Literally "Sky scorpion king"

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

Related articles

• Ash's Gliscor

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