wooper-paldea #10253
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wooper-paldea
Generation II · #10253 — Water Fish Pokémon
Wooper, known as the Water Fish Pokémon in its original form, takes on a fascinating new identity in the Paldea region as the Poison Fish Pokémon. This Paldean regional variant represents a significant departure from its ancestor, transforming from a Water/Ground-type into a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon. Despite the type change, Paldean Wooper maintains the same modest base stat total of 210 and retains the same compact physiology of its Johto counterpart at just 0.4 meters in height and 11.0 kilograms in weight. The regional form was introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, expanding the evolutionary lineage that would ultimately lead to Clodsire, Wooper's evolved form in the Paldea region. This adaptation showcases how environmental factors across different Pokémon regions can fundamentally alter a species' characteristics while maintaining its essential amphibious nature.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
11.0kg
Category
Water Fish Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
legs
Habitat
waters-edge
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
Wooper-paldea Biology & Physical Characteristics
Paldean Wooper retains the distinctive amphibious morphology of its ancestor but with notable adaptations reflecting its poisonous nature. The Pokémon still displays the characteristic axolotl-like appearance with its large head relative to its body, small round black eyes, and branching gills on either side of its head. However, the Paldean form's body is encased in a thick, gooey, poisonous mucous membrane that serves both protective and defensive purposes. This toxic coating distinguishes it visually and functionally from the original Wooper, making it noticeably heavier at 11.0 kilograms compared to the standard form's 8.5 kilograms. The poison-laden film covering its body is so caustic that touching it barehanded induces shooting pain, as documented in various Pokédex entries. Standing on two small, round feet with a large, thick tail providing balance, the Paldean form maintains the basic skeletal structure while having evolved enhanced glandular systems to produce and maintain its toxic secretions.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Wooper-paldea Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Paldean Wooper exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio with 50% male and 50% female distribution, making it equally viable for breeding purposes regardless of parent selection. The species belongs to the Water 1 and Ground egg groups, allowing it to breed with a diverse range of Pokémon across both classifications. Interestingly, the Pokédex entries mention that males possess more branches in their gills compared to females, providing a clear sexual dimorphism visible to trainers. This gender distinction, while cosmetic, helps players identify the sex of individual specimens at a glance. The species exhibits a moderate breeding speed, with eggs requiring 20 cycles to hatch, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel with a parent Pokémon in the player's party. The base happiness of 70 indicates that captured specimens are reasonably receptive to breeding without extensive friendship-building efforts, though trainers seeking faster breeding results may still benefit from increasing happiness through care and companionship.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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crystal
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gold silver
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ruby sapphire
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platinum
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firered leafgreen
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heartgold soulsilver
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diamond pearl
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emerald
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xd
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colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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gold silver
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red blue
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crystal
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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diamond pearl
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platinum
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Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
wooper-paldea's Evolution Chain
Wooper-paldea Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Paldean Wooper follows a straightforward evolutionary path specific to the Paldea region, evolving into Clodsire upon reaching level 20. This evolution maintains the Poison/Ground-type combination while significantly enhancing the Pokémon's physical attributes and capabilities. The evolution from Wooper to Clodsire represents the culmination of the toxin-production adaptations that begin in its base form, with the final form presumably displaying a more robust and heavily armored appearance befitting a fully matured poison-ground specialist. This evolutionary line differs notably from the standard Wooper evolutionary chain found in other regions, where the original Water/Ground Wooper evolves into Quagsire at the same level. The regional form's evolution was introduced as part of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's expansion of regional variant mechanics, allowing players to experience an entirely different evolutionary trajectory within the same generational framework. No Mega Evolution or other alternate evolutionary forms have been documented for Paldean Wooper or its evolution Clodsire.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Wooper-paldea Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Paldean Wooper exhibits behavioral patterns adapted to poisonous aquatic and terrestrial environments found throughout the Paldea region. Like its original counterpart, it primarily inhabits water bodies but ventures onto land to search for food, creating a semi-aquatic lifestyle. When on land, it coats its entire body with the distinctive slimy, poisonous film that protects it from desiccation while simultaneously serving as a potent deterrent to predators. The Pokédex entries suggest that this coating is produced actively when the Pokémon leaves water, indicating a deliberate physiological response to environmental changes. The species demonstrates a medium growth rate and possesses a base happiness of 70, suggesting relatively docile temperament despite its toxic nature. Paldean Wooper's habitat in Paldea appears to be in regions where water and poisonous minerals or toxins are prevalent, possibly explaining the evolutionary divergence that created this regional form from the original Water/Ground variety.
Pokedex Entries
Generation II
This POKéMON lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.
When it walks a round on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.
A mucous membrane covers its body. Touching it barehanded will cause a shooting pain.
Generation III
WOOPER usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food. On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film.
WOOPER usually live in water but come out onto land seeking food occasionally. On land, they coat their bodies with a gooey, toxic film.
When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.
This POKéMON lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.
Generation IV
It lives in cold water, half burying itself in mud at the bottom to sleep.
When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.
When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.
When it walks around on the ground, it coats its body with a slimy, poisonous film.
Generation V
When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
Generation VI
This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.
When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.
Wooper usually lives in water. However, it occasionally comes out onto land in search of food. On land, it coats its body with a gooey, toxic film.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside.
When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating.
Wooper-paldea Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The design philosophy behind Paldean Wooper reflects a deliberate thematic shift toward toxicity and environmental adaptation. While the original Wooper's name derives from the axolotl salamander, the Paldean variant emphasizes its poisonous characteristics through visual and physiological redesign. The thick, gelatinous coating covering its body evokes images of toxic sludge and contaminated environments, suggesting that Paldean Wooper may have evolved in regions with greater environmental toxicity or pollution. The name remains unchanged across regions despite the form difference, a common practice in regional variants that highlights the same species adapting to different circumstances. The design maintains the essential cute and approachable aesthetic of the original while incorporating darker, more hazardous elements through the poison-type classification and visual emphasis on its mucous membrane. This evolution in design represents a naturalistic approach to regional variation, where the same species responds to different environmental pressures by developing specialized adaptations—in this case, the production and secretion of toxic compounds as a survival mechanism.
Learnable Moves
Wooper-paldea can learn 59 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double kick | fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| poison tail | poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| spit up | normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stockpile | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swallow | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Wooper-paldea Competitive Battle Guide
Paldean Wooper occupies a niche role in competitive Pokémon battling as a slow, defensive special wall with limited offensive capabilities and potent utility options. Its base stat distribution heavily favors survivability, with a respectable 55 HP and equal 45 defenses, but severely hamstrings its offensive presence with only 25 Special Attack and a critically low 15 Speed stat. The Poison/Ground typing grants defensive advantages, resisting Poison-type moves while gaining immunity to Poison and reducing damage from Fighting and Fairy attacks, though it retains the critical weakness to Water-type moves despite its aquatic origins. Its primary value in competitive play derives from its three distinct abilities: Poison Point offers a 30% chance to poison attackers on contact, Water Absorb converts Water-type moves into healing opportunities, and the hidden ability Unaware completely ignores opponent stat modifications, making it effective against setup-heavy strategies. Despite its defensive merit, Paldean Wooper's severely limited Speed and offensive statistics generally restrict it to bulky support roles in casual and lower-tier competitive formats rather than mainstream competitive play.
Commonly Asked Questions About Wooper-paldea
What type is Wooper-paldea?
Wooper-paldea is a poison and ground type Pokemon.
What does Wooper-paldea evolve into?
Wooper-paldea does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Wooper-paldea's weaknesses?
Wooper-paldea is weak to ground, psychic, water and ice type moves.
Wooper-paldea Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Paldean Wooper represents an interesting evolution in how Pokémon games embrace regional variants as a storytelling and design tool. Since its introduction in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Paldean form has resonated with players who appreciate the creativity of reinterpreting familiar species through new environmental lenses. The shift from a cute, amphibious Water/Ground creature to a toxic poison variant demonstrates game freak's willingness to fundamentally alter established Pokémon identities for regional authenticity. Fan communities have embraced Paldean Wooper's unique aesthetic, creating considerable artwork and discussion around the design choices that set it apart from its progenitor. The species has become emblematic of the Paldea region's environmental diversity and the broader regional variant mechanic that began with Alola in Generation VII. Online forums and fan sites frequently discuss Paldean Wooper's competitive viability, breeding strategies, and design appeal, cementing its place in the broader Pokémon discourse despite its relatively modest competitive standing.
Where to Find Wooper-paldea in Every Pokémon Game
Paldean Wooper is exclusively available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, appearing in the Paldea region as a wild encounter in various water-based habitats throughout the games. Players can encounter this regional variant in its native form within the main campaign areas, making it reasonably accessible for trainers seeking to add it to their teams. The species maintains the standard Pokémon catch mechanics with a catch rate of 255, making it one of the easiest Pokémon to capture even at full health with standard Poké Balls. Breeding Paldean Wooper is straightforward for players who catch a pair, as the species belongs to the Water 1 and Ground egg groups with a balanced gender ratio, allowing flexibility in parent selection. The existence of Paldean Wooper as a regional exclusive means that players of other Pokémon games will need to transfer specimens from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through Pokémon Home or similar transfer mechanisms to access this specific form, though the original Kanto Wooper remains available in other games and regions. The species' abundant availability in Scarlet and Violet ensures that most players can easily obtain and utilize Paldean Wooper in their regional Pokédex completion efforts.