Exploud Pokemon Guide

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Exploud Pokemon Guide

Exploud is a Normal-type Pokemon. This guide covers Exploud’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and competitive overview information.

Normal Form

Exploud

Shiny Form

Shiny Exploud

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Exploud guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Exploud Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
FAQ	FAQ

Exploud Description

Exploud is the final evolution of Whismur and Loudred. It is a Normal-type Pokemon known for loud sound-based attacks, broad coverage options and a powerful special movepool.

Competitive Overview

Is Exploud Good in Competitive?

Exploud can be a dangerous wallbreaker in formats where it has access to Boomburst, Scrappy and coverage moves. It is especially threatening when it can fire off strong sound-based attacks safely.

Exploud’s biggest strengths are Boomburst, Scrappy and wide special coverage. Its main weaknesses are middling Speed and limited defensive resistances as a Normal-type Pokemon.

Exploud Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Exploud, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Exploud

National Dex

#0295

Type

Normal

Species

Loud Noise Pokemon

Height

4’11” / 1.5 m

150 cm

Weight

185.2 lbs / 84.0 kg

84.0 kg

Abilities

Soundproof, Scrappy

Exploud Stats

Exploud has balanced attacking stats and high HP, giving it solid mixed attacking potential. It is usually strongest when using its special movepool to pressure bulky teams.

104

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Exploud Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Exploud’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games, including STAB attacks, coverage moves and utility options.

Boomburst

One of Exploud’s strongest attacks, giving it massive Normal-type sound damage.

Hyper Voice

A reliable sound-based attack when Boomburst is not available.

Crunch

Physical coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.

Fire Blast

Strong coverage against Steel, Bug, Grass and Ice-type Pokemon.

Ice Beam

Useful coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.

Surf

Water-type coverage that helps Exploud hit Rock, Ground and Fire-type Pokemon.

Uproar

A sound-based option that can pressure opponents over multiple turns.

Rest

A recovery move that can support bulky sets in some formats.

Exploud All Moves

Exploud can learn different moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Exploud’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Start	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
1	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
1	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
1	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
1	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
1	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
1	Howl	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
1	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
15	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
15	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
23	Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100
29	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
36	Supersonic	Normal	Status	–	55
45	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
54	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
63	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
72	Boomburst	Normal	Special	140	100
81	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
TM	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75
TM	Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
TM	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
TM	Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
TM	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
TM	Work Up	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Terrain Pulse	Normal	Special	50	100

Exploud Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Exploud is a Normal-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost

Exploud Abilities

Exploud’s abilities can change how it handles damage, utility moves or specific battle situations depending on the game and format.

Soundproof

Protects Exploud from sound-based moves, which can be useful against moves like Hyper Voice, Boomburst and Perish Song.

Scrappy

Allows Exploud to hit Ghost-type Pokemon with Normal and Fighting-type moves when this ability is available.

Exploud Evolution

Exploud is part of the Whismur, Loudred, Exploud evolution line.

Stage 1

Whismur

Starting form

Stage 2

Loudred

Evolves from Whismur at Level 20

Stage 3

Exploud

Evolves from Loudred at Level 40

Where to Find Exploud in Pokemon Games

Exploud’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for safe location, evolution, trade or transfer notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon Red	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Blue	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available in this game.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon Gold	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Silver	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available in this game.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon Ruby	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Sapphire	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Emerald	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Evolve Loudred at Level 40 when available through White Forest or transfer.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon X	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Y	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon Sword	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Shield	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Loudred at Level 40.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon Scarlet	Location data not yet available.
Pokemon Violet	Location data not yet available.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Exploud
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Exploud FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Exploud. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Exploud?

Exploud is a Normal-type Pokemon.

What is Exploud weak against?

Exploud is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What does Exploud evolve from?

Exploud evolves from Loudred at Level 40. Loudred evolves from Whismur at Level 20.

What are Exploud’s abilities?

Exploud’s abilities are Soundproof, Scrappy.

What are Exploud’s best moves?

Exploud’s best moves often include Boomburst, Hyper Voice, Crunch, Fire Blast, Ice Beam.

Is Exploud good in Pokemon?

Exploud can be a dangerous wallbreaker in formats where it has access to Boomburst, Scrappy and coverage moves. It is especially threatening when it can fire off strong sound-based attacks safely.

How do you get Exploud?

The most common way to get Exploud is to evolve Loudred at Level 40.

Does Exploud have a Mega Evolution?

No, Exploud does not currently have a Mega Evolution or major alternate form included on this page.

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