The featured Pokémon of this month (May 2024) is Poipole. It is the number 803 Pokémon in the Pokédex, which makes it an Alolan Pokémon. In addition, it is an Ultra Beast (codenamed UB Adhesive) that lives in a different world. It is popularly referred to as Poison Pin Pokémon (same as Nidoran, Nidorina, and Nidorino). It cackles wildly as it sprays its opponents with poison from the needles on its head.
Stats
Poipole has a base HP of 167, a base attack of 145, and a base defense of 133.
Attacks
Poipole (currently) can learn either Poison Jab and Peck as its Fast Attacks. For its Charged Attacks, it can (currently) learn either Sludge Bomb, Fell Stinger, or Sludge Wave. For optimal productivity, it is recommended best attacks are Poison Jab as a Fast Attack, and Sludge Bomb as it Charged Attack. You can also give it a secondary Charged Attack of Fell Stinger. Getting Poipole a secondary Charged Attack requires 100 candy and 100,000 Stardust.
Combat Power (CP)
Poipole has a max CP of 702 at level 15, which you can get via a Special Research Task. Furthermore, it has a maximum CP of 1,640 at level 40, and a maximum CP of 1,854 at level 50. Poipole is boosted by Cloudy weather.
Poipole Strength and Weakness
As a Poison-type Pokémon, it is vulnerable to Ground- and Psychic-type attacks. It is however resistant to Bug-, Fairy-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Poison-type Pokémon.
Fun Facts
- It is the only Ultra Beast Pokémon that can evolve. It can evolve into Naganadel and requires 200 Candy.
- It has the lowest base stats total of all the Ultra Beasts.
In summary, Poipole is a Poison-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Pokémon GO as part of the Ultra Beasts event. It hails from the Alola region. Poipole is known for its unique design, resembling a small, purple, and somewhat mischievous creature. It has high offensive potential in battles, with access to powerful moves like Acid and Sludge Bomb. As a Legendary Pokémon, Poipole is typically only available through special events or research tasks, making it a coveted addition to any player’s collection.
