Gligar Pokemon Guide

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Gligar Pokemon Guide

Gligar is a Ground and Flying-type Pokemon known for its scorpion-like design, defensive typing and evolution into Gliscor with a Razor Fang at night. This guide covers Gligar’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions information.

Gligar

Shiny Gligar

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Gligar guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates.

Gligar Guide Contents

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

Gligar Description

Gligar is a Ground and Flying-type Pokemon known for its scorpion-like design, defensive typing and evolution into Gliscor with a Razor Fang at night.

Competitive Overview

Is Gligar Good in Competitive?

Gligar can be a strong defensive utility Pokemon in formats where Eviolite is available. Its Ground and Flying typing, recovery options and utility moves help it check physical attackers and support teams.

Gligar Quick Facts

Name

Gligar

National Dex

#0207

Type

Ground type Pokemon icon Flying type Pokemon icon
Ground / Flying

Species

Fly Scorpion Pokemon

Height

3’07” / 1.1 m

Weight

142.9 lbs / 64.8 kg

Abilities

Hyper Cutter, Sand Veil, Immunity

Gligar Stats

Use the stats shortcode below to view Gligar’s current stat spread.

Attack

Defense

105

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Gligar Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Earthquake

Earthquake is one of Gligar’s useful moves across Pokemon games.

Knock Off

Knock Off is one of Gligar’s useful moves across Pokemon games.

Roost

Roost is one of Gligar’s useful moves across Pokemon games.

U-turn

U-turn is one of Gligar’s useful moves across Pokemon games.

Stealth Rock

Stealth Rock is one of Gligar’s useful moves across Pokemon games.

Swords Dance

Swords Dance is one of Gligar’s useful moves across Pokemon games.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics is one of Gligar’s useful moves across Pokemon games.

Toxic

Toxic is one of Gligar’s useful moves across Pokemon games.

Gligar All Moves

Use the section below to view Gligar’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100
4	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	–	100
7	Harden	Normal	Status	–	–
10	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
13	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
16	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95
19	Poison Tail	Poison	Physical	50	100
22	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
27	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
30	U Turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
35	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
40	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
45	Crabhammer	Water	Physical	100	90
50	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Breaking Swipe	Dragon	Physical	60	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Dual Wingbeat	Flying	Physical	40	90
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
TM	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Lunge	Bug	Physical	80	100
TM	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
TM	Poison Tail	Poison	Physical	50	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic Fangs	Psychic	Physical	85	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Scale Shot	Dragon	Physical	25	90
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Skitter Smack	Bug	Physical	70	90
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
TM	Spikes	Ground	Status	–	–
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Tailwind	Flying	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
TM	Toxic	Poison	Status	–	90
TM	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	–	–
TM	U Turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
TM	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
TM	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Cross Poison	Poison	Physical	70	100
Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100

Gligar Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Type

Ground type Pokemon icon Flying type Pokemon icon
Ground / Flying

Weaknesses

Ice type Pokemon icon Water type Pokemon icon
Ice, Water

Resistances

Fighting type Pokemon icon Bug type Pokemon icon Poison type Pokemon icon
Fighting, Bug, Poison

Immunity

Ground type Pokemon icon Electric type Pokemon icon
Ground, Electric

Gligar Abilities

Hyper Cutter

Hyper Cutter gives Gligar additional value depending on the game, format and matchup.

Sand Veil

Sand Veil gives Gligar additional value depending on the game, format and matchup.

Immunity

Immunity gives Gligar additional value depending on the game, format and matchup.

Gligar Evolution

This section shows the main Gligar evolution line.

Stage 1: Gligar

Ground type Pokemon icon Flying type Pokemon icon

Starting form

Stage 2: Gliscor

Ground type Pokemon icon Flying type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Gligar when leveled up at night while holding a Razor Fang

Where to Find Gligar in Pokemon Games

Gligar’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for generation-based location guidance.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Not available in this game.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Usually found in rocky routes, caves, cliffs or desert-like areas depending on the game.

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

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Available through listed encounters, trade or migration depending on version.

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

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Available through listed encounters, evolution, trade or migration depending on version.

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

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Available through listed encounters, evolution, trade or migration depending on version.

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

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Available through listed encounters, evolution, trade or migration depending on version.

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

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Available through listed encounters, evolution, trade or migration depending on version. Not available in Let’s Go unless stated otherwise.

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

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Available through listed encounters, evolution, trade or transfer depending on version.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Location data not yet available for Pokemon Legends Z-A. Check Scarlet and Violet encounter data or transfer support where available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Gligar
Pokemon game	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Gligar FAQ

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

What type is Gligar?

Gligar is a Ground / Flying-type Pokemon.

What is Gligar weak against?

Gligar is weak to Ice, Water-type moves.

What are Gligar’s abilities?

Gligar’s abilities are Hyper Cutter, Sand Veil, Immunity.

What does Gligar evolve into?

Evolves from Gligar when leveled up at night while holding a Razor Fang

What are Gligar’s best moves?

Gligar’s best moves often include Earthquake, Knock Off, Roost, U-turn, Stealth Rock, Swords Dance, Acrobatics, Toxic.

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