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Gligar in Pokémon Black & White

#207 in the National Pokédex • FlyScorpion Pokémon

Gligar in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.

Pokémon White

It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on to their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.

Pokémon details

Types

GroundFlying

Category

FlyScorpion Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

64.8 kg (142.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0207

Gligar in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Type-only matchups for Gligar, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
86

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave4710%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass5710%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass604%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass601%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave4710%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave494%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave491%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in dark grass5710%

-

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Windswept Sky transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Windswept Sky catalog; Immunity ability

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave4710%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass5710%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass604%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass601%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave4710%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave494%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in tall grass or a cave491%

-

Route 15

Road 15

Walking in dark grass5710%

-

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Windswept Sky transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Windswept Sky catalog; Immunity ability

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartPoison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison1510035
5Sand Attack

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.

Ground-10015
9Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30
12Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Dark2010020
16Quick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Normal4010030
20Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug209520
23Faint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Dark60-20
27Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
31Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
34Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
38Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
42U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
45X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
49Guillotine

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.

Normal-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM54False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM62Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM66Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM69Rock Polish

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

Rock--20
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Rock100805
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

Bug3010020
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

Normal--40
Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
Cross Poison

A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison7010020
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015
Feint

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010
Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel509535
Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
Poison Tail

The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison5010025
Power Trick

The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat.

Psychic--10
Razor Wind

A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal8010010
Rock Climb

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target.

Normal908520
Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Ground358515
Wing Attack

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

Flying6010035

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Defog → trade to HGSS → PokéTransfer

Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

Psychic10010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sky Uppercut

The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force.

Fighting859015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Rock--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Steel Wing

The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Steel709025

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Flying--30

Historical Dream World: Windswept Sky

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Flying--30

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

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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