alomomola
Generation V · #0594 — Caring Pokémon
Alomomola is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, classified as the Caring Pokémon and assigned the National Pokédex number 594. Standing 1.2 meters tall and weighing 31.6 kilograms, this pink-bodied aquatic creature exemplifies compassion within the Pokémon world through its natural healing abilities and nurturing behavior. With a base stat total of 470, Alomomola specializes in durability with an exceptional HP stat of 165, making it one of the highest HP Pokémon relative to its generation, while maintaining modest defensive capabilities with Defense at 80 and Special Defense at 45. The Caring Pokémon's most distinctive characteristics are its three ability options: Healer, which provides a 30% chance each turn to cure adjacent allies of status ailments; Hydration, which automatically removes status conditions during rain; and its hidden ability Regenerator, which restores one-third of its maximum HP upon switching out of battle.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
31.6kg
Category
Caring Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
fish
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Alomomola Biology & Physical Characteristics
Alomomola's distinctive pink body features a heart-shaped form with darker pink markings distributed across its surface, creating a visually striking appearance that immediately conveys its nurturing nature. The Pokémon's most remarkable biological feature is the special healing membrane that completely envelops its body, granting it the extraordinary ability to mend wounds in other Pokémon. Large dorsal and ventral fins resembling hands, each divided into four sections and tipped with pale pink coloring, extend from its sides and appear designed specifically for cradling and carrying injured companions. Unlike many fishlike Pokémon, Alomomola lacks a proper tail fin, instead displaying a rounded posterior that enhances its overall heart-like silhouette. Its round eyes possess golden irises and distinctive eyelash-like markings extending upward and backward, contributing to its gentle, caring appearance. The composition of its body demonstrates perfect biological adaptation for its role as a healer, with its fin structure optimized for securing vulnerable Pokémon while the membrane simultaneously administers therapeutic treatment.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Alomomola Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Alomomola exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, with no visual sexual dimorphism distinguishing males from females in appearance or stat distribution. The species belongs to both the Water 1 and Water 2 egg groups, providing breeding flexibility with a wide range of compatible Pokémon partners across multiple water-type lineages. Eggs require 40 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 10,024 to 10,280 steps in-game, placing Alomomola within the moderate hatching duration range for Water-type Pokémon. The base friendship value of 70 indicates that Alomomola naturally develops relatively strong bonds with their trainers early in their relationship, though this varies between generations—notably decreasing to 50 in later generations following gameplay balancing adjustments. The relatively high capture rate of 75 means that wild Alomomola are reasonably obtainable with standard Poké Balls even at full health, facilitating their addition to breeding programs. Trainers seeking to breed Alomomola for specific natures, abilities, or movepool distributions find the species cooperative due to its accessibility and the expansive compatibility offered by its dual egg group membership.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
+599 more TMs/HMs
Alomomola Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Alomomola does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon, existing as a standalone species within the Pokédex that neither requires previous evolution nor branches into further forms. This design choice emphasizes Alomomola's unique identity as a complete and self-contained Pokémon, allowing it to maintain its distinctive Caring Pokémon classification without the complication of evolution lines. The species stands as one of Generation V's independent designs, reflecting the generation's creative approach to expanding the Pokédex with entirely novel creatures rather than relying exclusively on evolutionary chains. Despite lacking evolution mechanics, Alomomola's learning curve and stat growth remain respectable, with a fast leveling rate that mirrors many early-stage Pokémon despite its fully-realized design. This approach means trainers who capture an Alomomola are experiencing the complete form of the species from the moment of encounter, with no potential for growth through traditional evolution systems.
Where to Find
p2 laboratory
unova
+9 more
unova route 17
unova
+9 more
unova route 18
unova
+9 more
driftveil city
unova
+3 more
unova route 4
unova
+9 more
virbank city
unova
+3 more
virbank complex
unova
+3 more
unova route 21
unova
+3 more
azure bay
kalos
shalour city
kalos
brooklet hill
alola
+5 more
Alomomola Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Alomomola inhabits the open oceans of the Pokémon world, where it demonstrates remarkable compassion toward other aquatic creatures. When this Caring Pokémon encounters an injured or weakened Pokémon floating in the sea, it immediately embraces the wounded creature using its specialized fins and carries it back to shore, utilizing its healing membrane to close wounds and restore health during transport. Interestingly, behavioral research suggests Alomomola's altruism stems partly from self-preservation instinct—by helping injured Pokémon, it removes potential targets that might attract dangerous predators to the area, thereby protecting itself from threats that would pursue weakened prey. Despite this pragmatic motivation, Alomomola actively swims alongside smaller and weaker Pokémon to provide companionship and protection, which explains why many water Pokémon congregate in areas where Alomomola pods reside. The species lives nomadically across ocean currents, moving with purpose to locate those requiring aid. Fishermen have long recognized the value of Alomomola as a traveling companion, bringing them aboard long voyages to eliminate the necessity for medical doctors or conventional medicines—a practice documented across multiple generations of seafarers.
Pokedex Entries
The special membrane enveloping Alomomola has the ability to heal wounds.
It gently holds injured and weak Pokémon in its fins. Its special membrane heals their wounds.
Floating in the open sea is how they live. When they find a wounded Pokémon, they embrace it and bring it to shore.
Floating in the open sea is how they live. When they find a wounded Pokémon, they embrace it and bring it to shore.
It gently holds injured and weak Pokémon in its fins. Its special membrane heals their wounds.
Floating in the open sea is how they live. When they find a wounded Pokémon, they embrace it and bring it to shore.
It gently holds injured and weak Pokémon in its fins. Its special membrane heals their wounds.
It uses its special mucus to close the wounds of injured Pokémon. The reason for this behavior remains unknown.
Fishermen take them along on long voyages, because if you have an Alomomola with you, there’ll be no need for a doctor or medicine.
They float upon the open sea. Many water Pokémon gather in the area around Alomomola.
The reason it helps Pokémon in a weakened condition is that any Pokémon coming after them may also attack Alomomola.
Alomomola Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The Japanese name Mamanbou (ママンボウ) directly references the manta ray, a graceful ocean creature known for its gentle nature and peaceful disposition, combining the Japanese words for 'mom' (mama) with the onomatopoeia for a ray-type creature. The English name Alomomola cleverly incorporates 'aloe,' the plant renowned for its healing and soothing properties, alongside phonetic elements suggesting an oceanic creature, effectively communicating the Pokémon's dual nature as both a caring healer and a marine being. The species' visual design draws inspiration from the ocean sunfish (mola mola), sharing the characteristic heart-like body shape and absence of a traditional tail fin, though Alomomola's distinctly pink coloration and hand-like fins represent substantial creative departure from its biological inspirations. The heart-shaped silhouette intentionally reinforces the compassionate Caring Pokémon concept, with every visual element from the gentle eye markings to the nurturing fin structure reinforcing themes of care and protection. This comprehensive design integration ensures that Alomomola's appearance, naming, and gameplay role all harmoniously communicate its thematic purpose within the Pokémon universe.
Learnable Moves
Alomomola can learn 74 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| alluring voice | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| aqua jet | water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| aqua ring | water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brine | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double slap | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flip turn | water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| healing wish | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mirror coat | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| play nice | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| refresh | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| soak | water | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| tickle | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| wake up slap | fighting | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| water sport | water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| wish | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Alomomola Competitive Battle Guide
Alomomola occupies a specialized niche in competitive Pokémon battling, functioning primarily as a defensive support Pokémon rather than an offensive threat. The extraordinarily high HP stat of 165 combined with Defense at 80 creates a bulk-focused stat distribution that allows Alomomola to absorb damage effectively, particularly when paired with defensive natures and investment, though the Special Defense stat of 45 creates vulnerability to special attacks. The Healer ability emerges as Alomomola's most valuable competitive asset, automatically curing status conditions afflicting adjacent teammates 30% of the time after each turn, providing passive team support that proves invaluable against common status strategies like burns, paralysis, and toxic spikes. The hidden ability Regenerator offers an alternative competitive approach, enabling Alomomola to switch in and out of battle repeatedly while recovering HP, making it difficult to eliminate through attrition. Its movepool, though limited offensively with an Attack stat of 75 and Special Attack of 40, includes valuable utility moves such as Wish, Protect, Scald, and Mirror Coat, allowing Alomomola to function as a wall that provides team benefits. Competitive players typically employ Alomomola in doubles formats where the Healer ability benefits an entire team, or in bulky defensive structures that emphasize maintaining Alomomola's Regenerator switching patterns.
Commonly Asked Questions About Alomomola
What type is Alomomola?
Alomomola is a water type Pokemon.
What does Alomomola evolve from?
Alomomola does not evolve.
What are Alomomola's weaknesses?
Alomomola is weak to grass and electric type moves.
Where can I find Alomomola?
Alomomola can be found in p2 laboratory (unova), unova route 17 (unova) and unova route 18 (unova) and 8 other locations.
Alomomola Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Alomomola has achieved modest but meaningful recognition within Pokémon culture as an embodiment of compassion and selfless aid, resonating particularly with players who appreciate support-focused gameplay and thematic coherence. The Caring Pokémon archetype represented by Alomomola provides positive representation of nurturing characteristics within mainstream gaming, offering a gentle counterpoint to combat-focused narratives that dominate the franchise. Fishermen and maritime enthusiasts within the Pokémon community have embraced Alomomola as a beloved companion Pokémon, often incorporating it into their teams in acknowledgment of its lore connection to voyaging and exploration. The species' presence in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and subsequent generations demonstrates continued developer appreciation for its design and mechanics. Trading card game representations of Alomomola frequently emphasize its support capabilities, with trainer cards and Pokémon attacks reflecting its canonical healing properties. Among competitive players, Alomomola's status as an excellent choice for doubles formats has established it as a respected option in tournament metagames, building a dedicated community of trainers who specialize in Alomomola-centered strategies. The Pokémon's gentle aesthetic and consistent mechanical theme across generations have ensured steady fan appreciation, with community artists and content creators regularly featuring Alomomola in their works.
Where to Find Alomomola in Every Pokémon Game
Alomomola was introduced exclusively in Generation V, making its first appearance in Pokémon Black and White as Pokédex #100 in the regional Unova dex, with expanded availability in Black 2 and White 2 as #182. The species achieved wider distribution beginning in Generation VI, appearing as #149 in the Coastal Kalos region of Pokémon X and Y, establishing ocean-based availability that remained consistent through subsequent titles. In Generation VII, Alomomola received placement in the Alola dex as #157 in Sun and Moon, and #191 in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, confirming its continued integration into modern mainline games. Pokémon Sword and Shield omitted Alomomola from the base game but included it in the Pokédex expansion, while Pokémon Legends: Z-A features the species without documented new mechanics. Scarlet and Violet assign Alomomola to #336 in the Paldea dex and #85 in the Indigo Disk DLC expansion, ensuring accessibility in the latest generation. The consistent presence of Alomomola across ocean routes and water-based locations throughout compatible games, combined with its reasonable 75 catch rate and appearance in multiple regional Pokédexes, makes it relatively accessible for trainers seeking this Caring Pokémon for their teams and breeding projects.