NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0728

Popplio

Water

This Pokémon snorts body fluids from its nose, blowing balloons to smash into its foes. It’s famous for being a hard worker.

Category: Sea Lion Pokémon
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 7.5 kg
Generation: VII

Abilities

Torrent

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Liquid Voice Hidden ability

Sound-based moves become Water-type.

Sea Lion Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Popplio
- Brionne
  - Primarina

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 320

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Electric

×2

Grass

×2

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Water

×0.5

Ice

×0.5

Steel

×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

PoundPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Double SlapPhysical · NormalPower 15Accuracy 85%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29

GrowlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

SingStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 55%Details +

Puts the target to sleep.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 18
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 18

Water GunSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 3
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 3

Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Bubble BeamSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 21
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 21

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

WaterfallPhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

AmnesiaStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Perish SongStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User and target both faint after three turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 15
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CharmStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

EncoreStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Iron TailPhysical · SteelPower 100Accuracy 75%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

WhirlpoolSpecial · WaterPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

UproarSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

HailStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

DivePhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Hyper VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 30
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 30
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CovetPhysical · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BrineSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Aqua RingStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Restores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Aqua TailPhysical · WaterPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 39
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 39

Aqua JetPhysical · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 14
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 9
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 9

Wonder RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

All Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Echoed VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

ScaldSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

AcrobaticsPhysical · FlyingPower 55Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user has no held item.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Water PledgeSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

With Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Work UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Disarming VoiceSpecial · FairyPower 40Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 6
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 6
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Draining KissSpecial · FairyPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Misty TerrainStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 46
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 46
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 27
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 27
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Play RoughPhysical · FairyPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

MoonblastSpecial · FairyPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 33
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 33

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Aromatic MistStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises a selected ally’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Baby-Doll EyesStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12

Life DewStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Each Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Flip TurnPhysical · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Triple AxelPhysical · IcePower 20Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Ice SpinnerPhysical · IcePower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Chilling WaterSpecial · WaterPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Sun

This Pokémon snorts body fluids from its nose, blowing balloons to smash into its foes. It’s famous for being a hard worker.

Moon

This Pokémon can control water bubbles. It practices diligently so it can learn to make big bubbles.

Ultra Sun

The balloons it inflates with its nose grow larger and larger as it practices day by day.

Ultra Moon

Popplio gets on top of its bouncy water balloons to jump higher. It’s quite the acrobatic fighter!

Sword

It creates special bouncy balloons to send at its opponents. When the balloons pop, the sheer force of their bursting is what deals damage.

Shield

If Popplio want to create big, powerful balloons, they must be persistent. It takes daily practice for these Pokémon to develop their skills.

POKÉMON TCG

Popplio trading cards

13 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12