Gulpin (Pokémon)

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Gulpin ゴクリン Gokulin #316
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Poison ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Stomach Pokémon
Abilities Liquid Ooze or Sticky Hold Sticky Hold Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,640,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #095 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 22.7 lbs. Imperial 10.3 kg Metric 22.7 lbs./10.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 225 (29.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Indeterminate group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 75 Battle Exp.: 751*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Gulpin (Japanese: ゴクリン Gokulin) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Swalot starting at level 26.

Biology

Physiology

Gulpin is a round, green, blob-like Pokémon. It has a black parallelogram on its back and a yellow feather on its head. Gulpin's face consists of puckered lips and slanted eyes that are always closed. It has two stubby appendages that are the same shape as its lips.

Gender differences

A female Gulpin has a shorter feather than a male.

Special abilities

Gulpin can swallow anything its own size due to the fact that Gulpin is practically all stomach. Gulpin's stomach fluids have enough acidity to melt scrap iron. Some of Gulpin's status move options include Yawn, Amnesia, Curse and Snatch. Gulpin is also capable of a small handful of elemental attacks. It is one of the few Pokémon that can use Pain Split and Gunk Shot.

Behavior

Gulpin is known to eat in large quantities, most likely because its powerful stomach can handle anything.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Gulpin tend to live in grassy plains. However, they sometimes migrate into cities and eat practically anything in sight.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Gulpin aren't what one would call "picky eaters". They will eat anything they can get into their mouths.

In the anime

File:GulpinitDown.jpg

Ash's Treecko with a giant Gulpin.

Gulpin only appeared in Gulpin it Down. A bunch were eating all the food in the town Ash and friends were in.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG065 Gulpin Ash's Pokédex Gulpin, the Stomach Pokémon. Gulpin is able to swallow items of its own size whole, as its stomach compresses most of its body. Its unique stomach acid allows it to digest almost anything.

In the manga

Swalot makes small and rather unimportant appearances in the Pokémon Adventures manga, being owned by minor trainer characters and being seen as one of the rampaging Pokémon in the Emerald arc under Guile's command.

In the TCG

Main article: Gulpin (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

After being released from its Poké Ball, Gulpin will wait until an opponent passes by, then will use Swallow to trap and constantly damage them. The opponent may also be beat on while in Gulpin's mouth for extra damage.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting the Linoone on the left of the Ruby Field will make a Gulpin jump onto the table. Making three appear will activate Travel Mode.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gulpin runs the Link Shop in Pokémon Square.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Virtually all of Gulpin's body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This Pokémon's stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything. Sapphire Most of Gulpin's body is made up of its stomach - its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This Pokémon's stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything. Emerald This Pokémon's stomach fluid can even digest scrap iron. In one gulp, it can swallow something that is as large as itself. FireRed There is nothing its stomach can't digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach compromises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Route 110 Emerald Rare Route 110 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Shadow Pokémon Laboratory (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Great Marsh Platinum Rare Great Marsh (After obtaining National Pokédex) HeartGold SoulSilver Swarm Route 3 Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Hatch from egg
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 13 Endless Level 17 Forever Level 17 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Buried Relic (14F-19F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) Marine Resort (B1-B19) Happy Outlook (B1-B19)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 43		43 - 104	81 - 203
Defense: 53		52 - 115	99 - 225
Sp. Atk: 43		43 - 104	81 - 203
Sp. Def: 53		52 - 115	99 - 225
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 302	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 1/2 ★☆	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 9/12 ★☆

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 17+	Purified moves
Shadow Blitz	File:Box xd 316.png	Sing	Normal
Shadow Hold		Shock Wave	Electric
--		Sludge	Poison
--		Toxic	Poison

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.9%% Friend Area: Poison Swamp Phrases 51%-100% HP I eat everything in one big gulp. It's delicious that way! 26%-50% HP There's only half my HP left. 1%-25% HP I'm beaten up... All my gases are leaking out... Level up My level went up! My gases smell worse, too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up My level went up! My gases smell worse, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.9%% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Gulpin  Poison

Level 26 →

First Evolution Swalot  Poison

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Gulpin is the only pure Template:Type2 which predominant color is not blue or purple. Its Template:Shiny2 form, however, is blue.
• Gulpin's stomach is over 3/4 of it's body

Origin

Gulpin's appearence may be based on a single, giant poison gland or even a gallbladder, the green sac-like organ that stores gastric acid.

Name origin

Gulpin's name is a shortening of gulping, swallowing.

Gokulin probably includes ごっくん gokkun, the sound of gulping or swallowing.

In other languages

• German: Schluppuck
• French: Gloupti - From the onomatopoeia gloup (a swallowing sound), and petit (small).
• Korean: 꼴깍몬 Kkolkkakmon
• Chinese (Taiwan): 溶食獸 Róng Shí Shòu - 溶 means to dissolve. 食 may refer to food or eating. 獸 means beast. May mean "Digesting beast".

Notes

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