Exploud (Pokémon)

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Exploud バクオング Bakuong #295
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Loud Noise Pokémon
Abilities Soundproof Blue-Striped ----- Scrappy Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #047 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-178 Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4'11" Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4'11"/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 185.2 lbs. Imperial 84.0 kg Metric 185.2 lbs./84.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Monster and Field groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 184 Battle Exp.: 1841*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Exploud (Japanese: バクオング Bakuong) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Loudred starting at level 40. It is the final form of Whismur.

Biology

Exploud is a large blue bipedal Pokémon with a large mouth. It has two peg-like teeth on each jaw. It has protruding tubes with holes along its body: seven along the crest on its head, four on its elbows and knees, two along its back, and two on the end of its two tails. These holes serve to suck in air to increase its noise-based attacks and to make noise itself. The holes along its head-crest and tails are tipped with yellow, and the holes along its back have yellow semicircular patterns at the sides. Its red eyes also add on to its look of intimidation. There is a semicircle on its belly, which is rarely seen due to its giant mouth. Its arms have three thin stripes below its elbow and three fingers. Each foot has four claws, three in the front and one in the back, and a yellow paw pad.

Exploud's bellowing is capable of triggering earthquakes and can be heard from over six miles away. It only raises its voice when it is in battle. It communicates its feelings to others by producing whistle-like sounds. It lives in caves.

In the anime

Exploud in the anime

Major appearances

Guy's Loudred evolved into Exploud in Exploud and Clear. After it evolved, it disobeyed and then left its Trainer. Later in the episode, Team Rocket tried to kidnap the Exploud and Guy tried to stop them from capturing it. When the Exploud saw what Guy was doing for it, the Exploud began to listen to him once again.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action! an Exploud played the role of a villain in a movie that Elijah and his Camerupt were delivering to a small village.

An Exploud made an appearance in Pikachu's Island Adventure along with a Hariyama. Both were members of a gang led by Meowth.

An Exploud appeared in Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!.

Minor appearances

In Team Shocker! an Exploud was briefly seen in the performance stage of the Solaceon Contest.

In Barry's Busting Out All Over!, Dawn remembered that Barry sang a duet with an Exploud at Twinleaf Town's annual festival.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG066 Exploud May's Pokédex Exploud, the Loud Noise Pokémon. Exploud is able to incite Earthquakes with its powerful voice. Once it sucks in air through the holes all over its body, a loud attack is sure to follow.

In the manga

Exploud (Middle) in Pokémon Adventures

In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga

In the manga adaption for Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Marcus owned an Exploud and along with his other Pokémon, he used them to attack and weaken Arceus.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, two Loudred and an Exploud were called by the Whismur that were disturbed by Team Magma's attack at Rusturf Tunnel. They disbanded the troublemakers using Hyper Voice.

In the TCG

Main article: Exploud (TCG)

Game data

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 Exploud triggers earthquakes with the tremors it creates by bellowing. If this Pokémon violently inhales from the ports on its body, it's a sign that it is preparing to let loose a huge bellow. Sapphire Exploud communicates its feelings to others by emitting whistle-like sounds from the tubes of its body. This Pokémon only raises its voice when it is in battle. Emerald It has sound-generating organs all over its body. It communicates with others by adjusting the tone and volume of the cries it emits. FireRed It emits a variety of sounds from the holes all over its body. Its loud cries can be heard from over six miles away. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Its roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Its howls can be heard over six miles away. It emits all sorts of noises from the ports on its body. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Its roar in battle shakes the ground like a tremor--or like an earthquake has struck.

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 None Evolve Loudred Emerald None Evolve Loudred FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Loudred Platinum None Evolve Loudred HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Loudred Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Loudred (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Evolve Loudred

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 54 Forever Level 4 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Loudred
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F) World Abyss (B18F-B29F)
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Rugged Flats

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Monster Week 2 Exploud	English	United States	50	October 25 to 31, 2003
RS	Monster Week 2 Exploud	English	United States	100	October 25 to 31, 2003

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 104		164 - 211	318 - 412
Attack: 91		86 - 157	168 - 309
Defense: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Sp. Atk: 91		86 - 157	168 - 309
Sp. Def: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Speed: 68		65 - 132	126 - 258
Total: 490	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 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 17/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

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

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 00Start Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 00Start Howl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 055 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 1111 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 1515 Howl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 2020 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2323 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 2929 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 3737 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 4040 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4545 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 5555 Synchronoise Psychic Special 07070 100100% 15 5555 Rest Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 6363 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 7171 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 7979 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Exploud Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Exploud Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Circle Throw*	Fighting	Physical	60	90%	10
	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
	Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100%	30
	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90%	10
	SmellingSalt*	Normal	Physical	60	100%	10
	SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Exploud in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Exploud in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Exploud Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Exploud Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Exploud can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Exploud cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Exploud Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Exploud Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Zen HeadbuttBW	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Exploud Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Exploud Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 295.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Echo Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP When I'm feeling good, my voice gets loud! 26%-50% HP Looks like only half my HP's still left. 1%-25% HP This is the end... I can't even raise my voice... Level up All right! Leveled up! Let me let loose with a good bellow! 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 All right! Leveled up! Let me let loose with a good bellow!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 14 Min. exp.: 86 Max. exp.: 116 Browser entry   Exploud creates an earsplitting racket that makes it impossible to do anything.
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 Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack 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 Whismur  Normal

Level 20 →

First Evolution Loudred  Normal

Level 40 →

Second Evolution Exploud  Normal

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 Exploud images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Exploud's base stats are all 20 higher than its pre-evolution.

Origin

Exploud shares some features with a pipe organ, a musical instrument known for its loud volume.

Name origin

Exploud is a combination of explode and loud.

Bakuong may be a combination of 爆破 bakuha (blast or explosion) and 音楽 ongaku (music).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese バクオング Bakuong From 爆破 bakuha and 音楽 ongaku French Brouhabam From brouhaha, and the onomatopoeia bam Spanish Exploud Same as English name German Krawumms From Krawumms Italian Exploud Same as English name Korean 폭음룡 Pok'eumryong From 폭 pok, 음 eum and 룡/용 (龍) ryong/yong; literally "Explosive sound dragon" Mandarin Chinese 爆音怪 Bàoyīn'guài Literally "Sonic boom monster" Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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