Mareep
#53 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Wool Pokémon
Mareep
#53 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Wool Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
55
220
314
Attack
40
76
196
Defense
40
76
196
Sp. Atk
65
121
251
Sp. Def
45
85
207
Speed
35
67
185
Total
280
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #53 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpA |
| Catch rate | 235 |
| Base Exp. | 56 |
Lore

HeartGold
If static electricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you.

SoulSilver
Its fleece grows continually. In the summer, the fleece is fully shed, but it grows back in a week.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Mareep #53 | Level 15 | ![]() Flaaffy #54 |
![]() Flaaffy #54 | Level 30 | ![]() Ampharos #55 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 5% | At night |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 5% | At night |
Route 42 Road 42 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 20% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | During the day |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | During the day |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 4% | At night |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 1% | At night |
Violet City Violet City (Pokemon Center) | Receive egg as a gift | 1 | 100% | Input correct password |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Radio off, During the day |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 5% | At night |
Route 32 Road 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 5% | At night |
Route 42 Road 42 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 20% | - |
Route 42 Road 42 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 42 Road 42 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 42 Road 42 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | During the day |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | During the day |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 4% | At night |
Route 43 Road 43 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 1% | At night |
Violet City Violet City (Pokemon Center) | Receive egg as a gift | 1 | 100% | Input correct password |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| 5 | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| 10 | Thunder Shock | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. |
| 14 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| 19 | Cotton Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | The user releases cottonlike spores that cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat. |
| 23 | Charge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 28 | Discharge | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis. |
| 32 | Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| 37 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| 41 | Power Gem | ![]() | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
| 46 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five 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. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| 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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Heal Bell | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon. |
| Magnet Rise | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. |
| Charge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Flatter | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Odor Sleuth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe. |
| Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy. |
| Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat. |
| Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. |
Traits
Static
Ability Slot 1
Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.








































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