Gligar
#221 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Fly Scorpion Pokémon
Gligar
#221 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Fly Scorpion Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
65
240
334
Attack
75
139
273
Defense
105
193
339
Sp. Atk
35
67
185
Sp. Def
65
121
251
Speed
85
157
295
Total
430
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Gligar
Fly Scorpion Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Unova #221 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 86 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it’s stunned with surprise.

Pokémon White 2
It clamps on to its chosen prey then jabs the stinger on its tail into the prey while it’s stunned with surprise.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gligar #221 | night | ![]() Gliscor #222 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in dark grass | 41 | 10% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in dark grass | 43 | 4% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in dark grass | 43 | 1% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 37 | 10% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 39 | 4% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 39 | 1% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 63 | 20% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 65 | 4% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 65 | 1% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 55 | 20% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 57 | 4% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 57 | 1% | - |
Route 23 Road 23 | Walking in dark grass | 54 | 10% | - |
Route 23 Road 23 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 49 | 10% | - |
Route 23 Unova Route 23 (Hidden Grotto) | Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto | 50-54 | 5% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in dark grass | 41 | 10% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in dark grass | 43 | 4% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in dark grass | 43 | 1% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 37 | 10% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 39 | 4% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 39 | 1% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 63 | 20% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 65 | 4% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in dark grass | 65 | 1% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 55 | 20% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 57 | 4% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 57 | 1% | - |
Route 23 Road 23 | Walking in dark grass | 54 | 10% | - |
Route 23 Road 23 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 49 | 10% | - |
Route 23 Unova Route 23 (Hidden Grotto) | Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto | 50-54 | 5% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| 4 | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy. |
| 7 | Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| 10 | Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. |
| 13 | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 16 | Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 95 | 20 | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| 19 | Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. |
| 22 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| 27 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 30 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| 35 | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat. |
| 40 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| 45 | Sky Uppercut | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 90 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force. |
| 50 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| 55 | Guillotine | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM54 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 30 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. |
| Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. |
| Tailwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| Baton Pass | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Cross Poison | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| Feint | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Poison Tail | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Power Trick | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat. |
| Razor Wind | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Rock Climb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target. |
| Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| Wing Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage. |
Traits
Hyper Cutter
Ability Slot 1
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering Attack stat.
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Sand Veil
Ability Slot 2
Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Immunity(Hidden Ability)
Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.
Prevents poison.






































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