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Poipole is a Poison-type Ultra Beast known as UB Adhesive, with a playful personality, Beast Boost ability and evolution into Naganadel. This guide covers Poipole’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Poipole 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.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Poipole is a Poison-type Ultra Beast introduced in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. It is known as UB Adhesive and evolves into Naganadel when leveled up while knowing Dragon Pulse.
Competitive Overview
Poipole is usually more important as an evolution-stage Pokemon than as a final competitive pick. It can still use its Speed, Poison typing and Beast Boost ability in lower-level or story-focused formats.
Poipole’s biggest strengths are its balanced offensive stats, Beast Boost and path into Naganadel. Its main issues are modest bulk and weaknesses to Ground and Psychic-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Poipole, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Poipole
National Dex
#0803
Type
Poison
Species
Poison Pin Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
4.0 lbs / 1.8 kg
1.8 kg
Abilities
Beast Boost
Poipole has balanced stats for an evolution-stage Ultra Beast, with usable Speed and offensive stats. It becomes much stronger after evolving into Naganadel.
Poipole’s best moves usually focus on Poison attacks, setup and coverage that prepares it for evolving into Naganadel. These are some of Poipole’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A strong Poison-type special attack that gives Poipole reliable same-type damage.
A physical Poison-type option that can pressure Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
The key Dragon-type move Poipole needs to know in order to evolve into Naganadel.
Boosts Poipole’s Special Attack and can help it threaten teams after setup.
A Poison-type attack that becomes stronger against poisoned targets.
Lowers the target’s Special Defense, helping Poipole or a teammate deal more special damage.
Can sharply boost Poipole’s Attack if it knocks out the target.
A useful defensive move for scouting attacks and stalling turns when needed.
Poipole can learn Poison, Dragon, Dark, Bug, Normal and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Poipole’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Poipole is a Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves, but weaknesses to Ground and Psychic-type moves.
Type
Poison
Weaknesses
Ground and Psychic
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy
Immunity
None
Poipole’s abilities shape how it pressures opponents, supports teammates or takes advantage of knockouts depending on the game and format.
Boosts Poipole’s most proficient stat whenever it knocks out a target. This is the signature ability shared by Ultra Beasts.
Poipole evolves into Naganadel when it levels up while knowing Dragon Pulse.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Poipole when leveled up knowing Dragon Pulse
Poipole’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is an Ultra Beast, so it is usually obtained through story gifts, Max Lair, Pokemon HOME transfer or other special methods.
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Poipole had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Received as a gift from the Ultra Recon Squad at Ultra Megalopolis after defeating Ultra Necrozma. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Received as a gift from the Ultra Recon Squad at Ultra Megalopolis after defeating Ultra Necrozma. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Max Lair in The Crown Tundra, after meeting the Ultra Beast unlock requirements. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Max Lair in The Crown Tundra, after meeting the Ultra Beast unlock requirements. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Poipole |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Poipole. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Poipole is a Poison-type Pokemon.
Poipole is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.
Poipole evolves into Naganadel when it levels up while knowing Dragon Pulse.
Poipole’s ability is Beast Boost, which raises its most proficient stat after it knocks out a target.
Poipole’s best moves often include Sludge Bomb, Poison Jab, Dragon Pulse, Nasty Plot, Venoshock, Acid Spray, Fell Stinger and Protect.
Poipole is useful as an Ultra Beast evolution-stage Pokemon, but it usually becomes much stronger after evolving into Naganadel.
The method depends on the game. Poipole can be received as a story gift in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, found through Max Lair in Sword and Shield, or transferred in some modern games.
Yes, Poipole is an Ultra Beast also known by the code name UB Adhesive.
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