Mareep

#53 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Wool Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Xatu Togekiss

Pokédex entries

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #53
EV yield	1 SpA
Catch rate	235
Base Exp.	59

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Monster Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,355 nominal steps) Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Mareep #53	Level 15	Flaaffy #54
Flaaffy #54	Level 30	Ampharos #55

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, In the morning
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, During the day
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, In the morning
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, During the day
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	5%	At night
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	5%	At night
Route 42	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	20%	-
Route 42	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	10%	Radio off
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	5%	In the morning
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	5%	During the day
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	5%	In the morning
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	5%	During the day
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	4%	At night
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	1%	At night
Violet City Violet City (Pokémon Center)	Receive egg as a gift	1	100%	Requires a free party slot; gifted Egg hatches at level 1, not a wild level 1 encounter. Historical Primo phrase depends on Trainer ID and game language., Input correct password
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 5 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 3: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 5 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 3: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 5 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 3: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., At night
Pokéwalker Pokéwalker: Icy Mountain Rd.	Pokéwalker (selected candidate group)	15	-	Course unlocked at 30,000 cumulative watts; National Pokédex also required. Group C candidate; one of the two candidates in each group is selected for the outing. At least 0 daily steps (25% fewer with an advantageous type);, species and group encounter probabilities depend on selection and steps. Fixed moves: tackle, growl, thunder shock, thunder wave.
Pokéwalker Pokéwalker: Big Forest	Pokéwalker (selected candidate group)	19	-	Course unlocked at 40,000 cumulative watts; National Pokédex also required. Group C candidate; one of the two candidates in each group is selected for the outing. At least 0 daily steps (25% fewer with an advantageous type);, species and group encounter probabilities depend on selection and steps. Fixed moves: growl, thunder shock, thunder wave, cotton spore.

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, In the morning
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, During the day
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, In the morning
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	Radio off, During the day
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	5%	At night
Route 32	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	5%	At night
Route 42	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	20%	-
Route 42	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	10%	Radio off
Route 42	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	10%	Radio off
Route 42	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	10%	Radio off
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	5%	In the morning
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	5%	During the day
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	5%	In the morning
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	5%	During the day
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	4%	At night
Route 43	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	1%	At night
Violet City Violet City (Pokémon Center)	Receive egg as a gift	1	100%	Requires a free party slot; gifted Egg hatches at level 1, not a wild level 1 encounter. Historical Primo phrase depends on Trainer ID and game language., Input correct password
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 5 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 3: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., In the morning
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 5 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 3: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., During the day
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43	10%	Safari blocks unlocked; requires at least 5 forest points, counting area-age upgrades. Native bonus index 3: selected only if fewer than 10 earlier eligible bonus entries for this area/method. Each selected slot 10%;, other eligibility can add slots of the same species., At night
Pokéwalker Pokéwalker: Icy Mountain Rd.	Pokéwalker (selected candidate group)	15	-	Course unlocked at 30,000 cumulative watts; National Pokédex also required. Group C candidate; one of the two candidates in each group is selected for the outing. At least 0 daily steps (25% fewer with an advantageous type);, species and group encounter probabilities depend on selection and steps. Fixed moves: tackle, growl, thunder shock, thunder wave.
Pokéwalker Pokéwalker: Big Forest	Pokéwalker (selected candidate group)	19	-	Course unlocked at 40,000 cumulative watts; National Pokédex also required. Group C candidate; one of the two candidates in each group is selected for the outing. At least 0 daily steps (25% fewer with an advantageous type);, species and group encounter probabilities depend on selection and steps. Fixed moves: growl, thunder shock, thunder wave, cotton spore.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		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

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

			Class				Description
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Variable	Special	30–70	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	-	-	10	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

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	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

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	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.