Pokemon Guide
Popplio is a Water-type Pokemon from Generation 7. This guide covers Popplio’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and related Pokemon guide information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Popplio 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 |
Popplio is a Water-type first partner Pokemon from Alola. It evolves into Brionne and then Primarina.
Competitive Overview
Popplio is a useful early Water-type that becomes more specially focused as it evolves. Its final evolution, Primarina, gives the line strong Water and Fairy coverage.
Here are the key facts to know about Popplio, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Popplio
#0728
Water
Sea Lion Pokemon
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg
7.5 kg
Torrent, Liquid Voice
Popplio’s stats vary by role and game format. Use the stats shortcode below to view its current stat profile.
These are some of Popplio’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Water Gun is one of Popplio’s useful moves across Pokemon games, offering damage, setup, utility or coverage depending on the format.
Aqua Jet is one of Popplio’s useful moves across Pokemon games, offering damage, setup, utility or coverage depending on the format.
Bubble Beam is one of Popplio’s useful moves across Pokemon games, offering damage, setup, utility or coverage depending on the format.
Disarming Voice is one of Popplio’s useful moves across Pokemon games, offering damage, setup, utility or coverage depending on the format.
Hydro Pump is one of Popplio’s useful moves across Pokemon games, offering damage, setup, utility or coverage depending on the format.
Ice Beam is one of Popplio’s useful moves across Pokemon games, offering damage, setup, utility or coverage depending on the format.
Moonblast is one of Popplio’s useful moves across Pokemon games, offering damage, setup, utility or coverage depending on the format.
Encore is one of Popplio’s useful moves across Pokemon games, offering damage, setup, utility or coverage depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Popplio’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Popplio is a Water-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.
Water
Electric, Grass
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
None
Popplio’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Torrent is one of Popplio’s abilities and can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Liquid Voice is one of Popplio’s abilities and can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Popplio evolves into Brionne at Level 17, and Brionne evolves into Primarina at Level 34.
Evolution
Starting form
Evolution
Evolves from Popplio at Level 17
Evolution
Evolves from Brionne at Level 34
Popplio’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for game-specific availability notes.
| Game | Where to Find Popplio |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Popplio |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Popplio |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Popplio |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Popplio |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Popplio |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Popplio had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Popplio |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Choose Popplio as a first partner Pokemon. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Choose Popplio as a first partner Pokemon. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Choose Popplio as a first partner Pokemon. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Choose Popplio as a first partner Pokemon. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Popplio |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 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 Popplio |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Available through The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Available through The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Popplio |
|---|---|
 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 Popplio. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Popplio is a Water-type Pokemon.
Popplio is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves.
Popplio’s abilities are Torrent, Liquid Voice.
Popplio’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Popplio.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Popplio.
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