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Gulpin(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name introduced in the third generation games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Gulpin is a Poison type Pokémon that will evolve into Swalot once it reaches level 26.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Gulpin is a round, green, amorphous Pokémon. It has a black diamond marking on its back and a yellow feather-like adornment on its head. A female has a shorter feather than a male. Its face consists of puckered lips and slanted eyes that are usually closed. It has two stubby appendages that are the same shape as its lips. It swallows anything of its own size whole since its stomach comprises most of its body. Its heart and brain are very small in comparison to its stomach. The unique stomach acid it has allows it to digest almost anything. When it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled. It lives in grasslands and savannas.

Appearances[]

Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting the Linoone on the left of the Ruby Field will make a Gulpin jump onto the table. Making three appear will activate Travel Mode.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Gulpin runs the Link Shop in Pokémon Square.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

In the Wii game Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Gulpin appeared as a Poké Ball Pokémon and as a trophy. It will use the Pokémon move Swallow to engulf any of the summoner's opponents that walk by it. Gulpin will not actually move around the course but stay in one place.

Trophy description[]

A Stomach Pokémon. While it's a carefree Pokémon with a loveable face, it can swallow something the size of itself in one gulp. Its stomach is filled with gastric juices strong enough to dissolve whatever it eats. As it matures, it can learn Wring Out, which is as strong as the remaining strength of the opponent Pokémon. It evolves into Swalot.

Origin[]

Gulpin, given its category, may be based on a stomach, given its round amorphous shape and the digestive gases it produces.

Gulpin may also be based on a single, giant poison gland or even a gallbladder, the green sac-like organ that stores gastric acid. It also shares similarities with some snake species known to swallow their prey whole, though its general shape resembles a slug, or also a sculpin, particularly the grunt sculpin, or possibly the blobfish, which are known for their soft, blobby-textured carcasses upon washing up dead on shorelines.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Virtually all of Gulpin's body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This Pokémon's stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything.
Pokémon Sapphire Most of Gulpin's body is made up of its stomach - its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This Pokémon's stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything.
Pokémon Emerald This Pokémon's stomach fluid can even digest scrap iron. In one gulp, it can swallow something that is as large as itself.
Pokémon FireRed There is nothing its stomach can't digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Pokémon LeafGreen There is nothing its stomach can't digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Pokémon Pearl Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Pokémon Platinum Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Pokémon HeartGold It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Pokémon SoulSilver It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Pokémon White Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Pokémon Black 2 Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Pokémon White 2 Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.
Pokémon Y There is nothing its stomach can't digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Virtually all of Gulpin's body is its stomach. As a result, it can swallow something its own size. This Pokémon's stomach contains a special fluid that digests anything.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Most of Gulpin's body is made up of its stomach - its heart and brain are very small in comparison. This Pokémon's stomach contains special enzymes that dissolve anything.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Pokémon Shining Pearl Almost all its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet There is nothing its stomach can’t digest. While it is digesting, vile, overpowering gases are expelled.
Pokémon Violet It has a small heart and brain. Its stomach comprises most of its body, with enzymes to dissolve anything.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Route 110
Pokémon Sapphire
Route 110
Pokémon Emerald
Route 110
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Great Marsh (After obtaining National Pokédex)
Pokémon Pearl
Great Marsh (After obtaining National Pokédex)
Pokémon Platinum
Great Marsh (After obtaining National Pokédex)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Route 3 (Swarm)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon Black 2
Breed Swalot
Pokémon White 2
Breed Swalot
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 5
Pokémon Y
Route 5
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Route 110
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 110
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Great Marsh
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Great Marsh
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Union Circle
Pokémon Violet
South Province: Area Three
East Province: Area One


Evolution[]

Gulpin
Reach level 26.
Swalot
PKMN316 PKMN317

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 43
Defense 53
Sp. Attack 43
Sp. Defense 53
Speed 40
Total 302

Moveset[]

Main article: Gulpin/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Black White
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X Y
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Scarlet Violet
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