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#0472 Gliscor

Gliscor artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
GroundFlying
Abilities
Hyper CutterPrevents the Attack stat from being lowered.Sand VeilBoosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
Hidden ability
Poison HealRestores HP if the Pokémon is poisoned.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Bug
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
2 Defense
Gliscor’s base stats
HP80 (official 75)
Attack100 (official 95)
Defense125
Sp. Atk45
Sp. Def80 (official 75)
Speed95
Total525Official games: 510, +15 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Gliscor in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Mt. Mortar 1F, back cave, 351%
Mt. Mortar 1F, back cave, 351%
Mt. Mortar 1F, back cave, 351%

Evolution

Evolves from Gligar when leveled up while holding Razor Fang at (20:00–3:59).

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Gliscor’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1GuillotineNormalPhysicalvar.305A vicious, tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint instantly if this attack hits.
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515The user bites with electrified fangs. 10% chance to paralyze the foe or make it flinch.
1Ice FangIcePhysical659515The user bites with cold-infused fangs. 10% chance to freeze the foe or make it flinch.
1Fire FangFirePhysical659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. 10% chance to burn the foe or make it flinch.
1Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
1Sand AttackGroundStatus—10015Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.
1HardenNormalStatus——30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
1Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
4Sand AttackGroundStatus—10015Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.
7HardenNormalStatus——30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
10Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
13Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
16Fury CutterBugPhysical4010015Slashes the target twice with a scythe, claw, or similar weapon.
19Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage. Lowers its accuracy by 1 stage.
22AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015The user nimbly attacks the foe. It deals more damage if the user holds no item.
27Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
30U-turnBugPhysical7010020The user attacks, then can switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
35ScreechNormalStatus—8540An earsplitting screech is emitted to lower the foe’s Defense by 2 stages.
40X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
45EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
50Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
55GuillotineNormalPhysicalvar.305A vicious, tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint instantly if this attack hits.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Gliscor can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM41TormentDarkStatus—10015The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical859525Strikes the target with hard wings. May raise the user’s Defense.
TM51RoostFlyingStatus——5The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM76Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020The user attacks, then can switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010Sprays the target with toxic fluid. Power doubles if the target is poisoned.
TM102Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020Resists and attacks the target, lowering its Special Attack.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM119Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon.
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.

Move tutors

Moves Gliscor can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9510010Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Cerulean Gym · Cost: Free

taught by Daisy at the Cerulean Gym

Baton PassNormalStatus——40The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

New Bark Town · Cost: Level Ball ×1

New Bark Town

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1

Route 46

Fire FangFirePhysical659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. 10% chance to burn the foe or make it flinch.

Mt. Moon · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1

Mt. Moon

Ice FangIcePhysical659515The user bites with cold-infused fangs. 10% chance to freeze the foe or make it flinch.

Cerulean North house · Cost: Moon Ball ×1

Cerulean City

Metal ClawSteelPhysical6010035Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack.

Pewter City · Cost: Level Ball ×1

Pewter City

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical909010Dives from the sky to strike the target. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515The user bites with electrified fangs. 10% chance to paralyze the foe or make it flinch.

Vermilion City · Cost: Love Ball ×1

Vermilion City

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