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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 | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | ||
| Pokémon Violet | East Province: Area One | |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 43 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Attack | 43 |
| Sp. Defense | 53 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Total | 302 |
