Skiploom (Pokémon)

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Skiploom ポポッコ Popocco #188 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Chlorophyll or Leaf Guard Cacophony Cacophony Infiltrator Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Fairy and Grass Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Skiploom 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 2.2 lbs. 1.0 kg Skiploom 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 136 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 119 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Skiploom 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 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   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Skiploom (Japanese: ポポッコ Popocco) is a dual-type Grass/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Hoppip starting at level 18 and evolves into Jumpluff starting at level 27.

Biology

Skiploom is a plant Pokémon that has a round, green body with stubby arms, feet, and tail. It has large, flat ears on the sides of its head and oval, red eyes with no pupils. On top of its head is a yellow bloom with a white center. Skiploom spreads its petals to absorb as much sunlight as possible.

It floats in the air to try to get closer to the sun. The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates and its flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 °F. Because of this, it is sometimes used as a thermometer. When it rains, Skiploom closes its flower and immediately hides under the shade of a tree to avoid getting wet. Skiploom lives in grasslands.

In the anime

Skiploom in the anime

Major appearances

Skiploom debuted in The Grass Route under the ownership of Ephraim where it battled against Ash's Bulbasaur in the Grass Tournament finals.

A Skiploom appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! belonging to Steveland, a participant of the PokéRinger competition.

Minor appearances

A Skiploom appeared alongside a Bellossom belonging to Haruno in Turning Over A New Bayleef.

Multiple Skiploom were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.

A Skiploom appeared in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble where it received an apple from a Tyrogue.

Several Skiploom were among the inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land in Fangs for Nothin'.

A Skiploom made a brief appearance in Camp Pikachu.

A Skiploom was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

Skiploom had a cameo appearance in Grass Hysteria!.

Several Skiploom were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Oak Corral and Journey to the Starting Line.

A Skiploom was used by a Trainer for the PokéRinger contest in That's Just Swellow.

Multiple Skiploom appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

Skiploom were used in the Hoenn Grand Festival in Hi Ho Silver Wind! and the Wisteria Town Pokémon Contest in Harley Rides Again.

It also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

Multiple Skiploom made a brief appearance in Coming Full-Festival Circle!.

A Skiploom made a very brief appearance in League Unleashed!.

Multiple Skiploom appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Multiple Skiploom appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

A Skiploom appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

A Skiploom appeared in Awakening the Sleeping Giant.

A Skiploom appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.

A Trainer's Skiploom appeared in Thawing an Icy Panic!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP178 Skiploom Ash's Pokédex Skiploom, the evolved form of Hoppip. This happy-go-lucky Grass-type has a flower on its head which opens and closes depending on the temperature.

In the manga

Skiploom in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Skiploom appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Bringing up Bellossom, Erika is seen with a Skiploom. She uses it to fight Pryce and his Swinub in the opening ceremony of the Indigo League, but falls easily due to the type disadvantage and the old man's incredible skill.

In the TCG

Main article: Skiploom (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down. Silver It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun. Crystal As soon as it rains, it closes its flower and hides in the shade of a tree to avoid getting wet. Stadium 2 The bloom on top of its head open and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
Generation III Ruby Skiploom's flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this Pokémon is sometimes used as a thermometer. Sapphire Emerald It blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees F. Because its flower's blooming changes with the temperature, it is sometimes used as a thermometer. FireRed It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun. LeafGreen The bloom on top of its head open and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down.
Generation IV Diamond It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible. Pearl Platinum HeartGold The bloom on top of its head open and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down. SoulSilver It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.
Generation V Black It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible. White Black 2 It blooms when the weather warms. It floats in the sky to soak up as much sunlight as possible. White 2
Generation VI X The bloom on top of its head opens and closes as the temperature fluctuates up and down. Y It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun. Omega Ruby Skiploom's flower blossoms when the temperature rises above 64 degrees Fahrenheit. How much the flower opens depends on the temperature. For that reason, this Pokémon is sometimes used as a thermometer. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Route 14Morning Day Crystal Route 14Morning Day
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Hoppip Colosseum Pyrite Town (Shadow) XD Evolve Hoppip
Generation IV Diamond Pearl North Route 205D (Poké Radar) Fuego IronworksP (Poké Radar) Platinum Evolve Hoppip HeartGold SoulSilver Route 14Morning Day, Safari Zone (Meadow) Pal Park Field
Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Hoppip Black 2 White 2 Evolve Hoppip
Generation VI X Y Evolve Hoppip Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 10 Secret Storage 20 Endless Level 2 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Great Canyon (1F-3F) Pitfall Valley (15F-20F) Joyous Tower (42F-46F) Remains Island (B15-B20)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Foggy Forest (1F-11F) Lush Prairie (1F-5F)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Latolato Trail
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Seabreeze Trail
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Flower Zone
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond	Arbor Area

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 340	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 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 1/1 ★	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 14/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Splash Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   00Start Synthesis Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   044 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   066 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   088 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   1010 Fairy Wind Fairy Special 04040 100100% 30 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   1212 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000— 07575% 35 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   1414 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 1616 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000— 07575% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 2020 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100100% 30 Cool 1 ♥ 0   2424 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   2828 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 3232 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100100% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   3636 Rage Powder Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   4040 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000— 100100% 40 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 4444 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   4848 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   5252 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 5656 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 Cute 1 ♥ 0   6060 Memento Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10 Tough 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0

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

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM62 TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM83 TM83 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Amnesia* Psychic Status — —% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Aromatherapy Grass Status — —% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Cotton Guard Grass Status — —% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0

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

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 Cute 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Skiploom can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Skiploom cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skiploom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skiploom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skiploom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skiploom 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  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 188.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP It feels fabulous to float in the sky! 26%-50% HP My HP is down to half. 1%-25% HP Please, help... I can barely stay afloat... Level up My level went up! I'll try to float higher up! 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! I'll try to float higher up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: H
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:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
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: Skiploom lives in the Flower Zone. Hoppip and Jumpluff of the Granite Zone are her friends.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He is energetic, innocent, and spoiled. He heard Tympole talking excitedly about Seismitoad's charm, but he doesn't understand the fascination.
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 Hoppip  Grass  Flying

Level 18 →

First evolution Skiploom  Grass  Flying

Level 27 →

Second evolution Jumpluff  Grass  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
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

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

Trivia

• Skiploom's normal color and Shiny color is reverse to its pre-evolution, Hoppip.
• Skiploom is the last Pokémon to be mentioned in the Pokérap GS
• Skiploom, its pre-evolution, and its evolution were given their English names by Nob Ogasawara.

Origin

Skiploom appears to be based on a bulb and a flower, specifically that of a dandelion. Its body appears to be somewhat based off of a dog.

Name origin

Skiploom is a combination of skip and bloom. It may also derive from loom (an instrument used in weaving) or a corruption of plume or plumose (possessing filaments or branches that give a feathery look). The names of all stages of its evolutionary line are based on the phrase, "Just a hop, skip, and a jump away."

Popocco is a combination of 蒲公英 tanpopo (dandelion) and 根っ子 nekko (root).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ポポッコ Popocco From 蒲公英 tanpopo and 根っ子 nekko French Floravol From fleur or flora and vol Spanish Skiploom Same as English name German Hubelupf From hubbelig and hüpfen Italian Skiploom Same as English name Korean 두코 Duko From 두( 頭) doo and part of its Japanese name kko Mandarin Chinese 毽子花 Jiànzihuā Literally "Shuttlecock flower" Cantonese Chinese

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