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Gligar in Pokémon X & Y

#207 in the X and Y Pokédex • Fly Scorpion Pokémon

Gligar in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.

Pokémon Y

It flies straight at its target’s face, then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.

Pokémon details

Types

GroundFlying

Category

Fly Scorpion 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
Mountain Kalos #115
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.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 19

Road 19

Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave2435%

-

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 19

Road 19

Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave2435%

-

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
4Sand Attack

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

Ground-10015
7Harden

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

Normal--30
10Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
13Quick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030
16Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520
19Feint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
22Acrobatics

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

Flying5510015
27Slash

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

Normal7010020
30U-turn

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

Bug7010020
35Screech

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

Normal-8540
40X-Scissor

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

Bug8010015
45Sky Uppercut

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

Fighting859015
50Swords Dance

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

Normal--20
55Guillotine

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

Normal-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
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. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
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

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
TM19Roost

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

Flying--10
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 every Pokémon 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 next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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. This 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. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

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. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM51Steel Wing

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

Steel709025
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. This move’s 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

The user stores power, then attacks. 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. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

Rock--20
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM75Swords Dance

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

Normal--20
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon 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. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
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. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM97Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

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

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This 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. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes 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 poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison7010020
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015
Feint

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

Normal3010010
Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This 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. This 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. This 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 trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Aqua Tail

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

Water909010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aqua Tail

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

Water909010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Bug Bite

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

Bug6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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 Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defog

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

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dream Eater

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

Psychic10010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

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

Ground9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

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

Ground9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Headbutt

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

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swift

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

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its 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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