Type matchups
Damage Popplio takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Popplio has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 54
- Defense
- 54
- Sp. Atk
- 66
- Sp. Def
- 56
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 320
Popplio has a base stat total of 320, higher than 21% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (66) well above Attack (54), it works best as a special attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 54 Defense and 56 Sp. Def it is frail.
Popplio can have the abilities Torrent and Liquid Voice.
How to beat Popplio
Popplio takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Popplio is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Popplio → Brionne → Primarina) and evolves into Brionne.
Best counters to Popplio
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Popplio weak to?
As a Water type, Popplio takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Popplio resistant to?
Popplio resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Popplio?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Popplio with super-effective attacks.