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#0194 Wooper

Wooper artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
WaterGround
Abilities
DampCreates a Aqua Ring when entering battle; Water-type move power is increased by 20%, while Fire-type move power for all Pokémon is reduced by 25%.Water AbsorbRestores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
Hidden ability
UnawareIgnores any stat changes of the foe.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Water 1 / Field
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 HP
Wooper’s base stats
HP55
Attack55 (official 45)
Defense55 (official 45)
Sp. Atk25
Sp. Def25
Speed15
Total230Official games: 210, +20 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

  • Gift Egg: Violet Pokémon Center.

    Give Primo in Violet Pokémon Center the correct two Easy Chat password phrases for this Egg and your Trainer ID. One Egg of each species; a free party slot is required. Quest guide.

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.

Safari candidates depend on the selected area and time. Object Arrangement does not unlock in this hack; bonus block encounters are excluded.

Where to find Wooper in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Rock Tunnel, 185%
Rock Tunnel, 5–186%
Route 122530%
Cherrygrove City15–255%
Cherrygrove City205%
Route 32, 630%
Route 3215–255%
Ruins of Alph10–2060%
Union Cave10–2060%
Union Cave B1F10–2060%
Route 33, 610%
Route 33, 610%
Route 33, 610%
Ecruteak City15–2565%
Ecruteak City205%
Ecruteak City4015%
Cianwood Cave20–3090%
Alto Mare Waters, and 1010%
Alto Mare Waters, 1010%
Island Forest105%
Safari Zone: Plains: Plains area selected, , 22Not fixed
Safari Zone: Plains: Plains area selected, , 23Not fixed
Safari Zone: Plains: Plains area selected, , 24Not fixed
Safari Zone: Plains: Plains area selected, , 25Not fixed
Safari Zone: Meadow: Meadow area selected, , 15Not fixed
Safari Zone: Meadow: Meadow area selected, , 16Not fixed
Safari Zone: Meadow: Meadow area selected, , 17Not fixed
Safari Zone: Meadow: Meadow area selected, , 15Not fixed
Safari Zone: Meadow: Meadow area selected, , 16Not fixed
Safari Zone: Meadow: Meadow area selected, , 17Not fixed
Safari Zone: Savannah: Savannah area selected, , 22Not fixed
Safari Zone: Savannah: Savannah area selected, , 23Not fixed
Safari Zone: Savannah: Savannah area selected, , 24Not fixed
Safari Zone: Savannah: Savannah area selected, , 25Not fixed
Safari Zone: Peak: Peak area selected, , 22Not fixed
Safari Zone: Peak: Peak area selected, , 23Not fixed
Safari Zone: Peak: Peak area selected, , 24Not fixed
Safari Zone: Peak: Peak area selected, , 25Not fixed
Safari Zone: Wetland: Wetland area selected, , 15Not fixed
Safari Zone: Wetland: Wetland area selected, , 16Not fixed
Safari Zone: Wetland: Wetland area selected, , 17Not fixed
Safari Zone: Wetland: Wetland area selected, , 15Not fixed
Safari Zone: Wetland: Wetland area selected, , 16Not fixed
Safari Zone: Forest: Forest area selected, , 22Not fixed
Safari Zone: Forest: Forest area selected, , 23Not fixed
Safari Zone: Forest: Forest area selected, , 24Not fixed
Safari Zone: Forest: Forest area selected, , 25Not fixed
Safari Zone: Marshland: Marshland area selected, , 15Not fixed
Safari Zone: Marshland: Marshland area selected, , 16Not fixed
Safari Zone: Marshland: Marshland area selected, , 17Not fixed
Safari Zone: Marshland: Marshland area selected, , 15Not fixed
Safari Zone: Marshland: Marshland area selected, , 16Not fixed
Safari Zone: Marshland: Marshland area selected, , 17Not fixed
Safari Zone: Wasteland: Wasteland area selected, , 22Not fixed
Safari Zone: Wasteland: Wasteland area selected, , 23Not fixed
Safari Zone: Wasteland: Wasteland area selected, , 24Not fixed
Safari Zone: Wasteland: Wasteland area selected, , 25Not fixed
Safari Zone: Mountain: Mountain area selected, , 22Not fixed
Safari Zone: Mountain: Mountain area selected, , 23Not fixed
Safari Zone: Mountain: Mountain area selected, , 24Not fixed
Safari Zone: Mountain: Mountain area selected, , 25Not fixed
Safari Zone: Desert: Desert area selected, , 22Not fixed
Safari Zone: Desert: Desert area selected, , 23Not fixed
Safari Zone: Desert: Desert area selected, , 24Not fixed
Safari Zone: Desert: Desert area selected, , 25Not fixed

Safari Zone: choose the listed area. Area selection unlocks during Baoba’s Sandshrew test, after his Geodude test. Object Arrangement never unlocks in this hack, so block-dependent bonus encounters are excluded. The listed candidates do not have a verified encounter percentage.

Evolution

Evolves into Quagsire at Lv 20.

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.

Wooper’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Water GunWaterSpecial4010025Blasts the target with water. Does not burn the target.
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—10030The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
4Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
8Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515The user hurls a blob of mud at the foe. It also lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.
12MistIceStatus——30The user cloaks itself in a white mist that keeps its stats from being cut for 5 turns.
12HazeIceStatus——30The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
16SlamGrassPhysical7010020Attacks by slamming the target with a long tail, vines, or similar appendage.
21YawnNormalStatus——10The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
24Aqua TailWaterPhysical9510010Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
28Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510The user attacks with muddy water. 30% chance to lower the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage.
32AmnesiaPsychicStatus——20The user empties its mind to forget its concerns. Raises its Sp. Def by 2 stages.
36ToxicPoisonStatus—9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
40EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Wooper can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07HailIceStatus——10The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
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.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
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.
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.
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.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM70FlashNormalStatus—10020The user flashes a light that lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. It can also light up caves.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM101ScaldWaterSpecial8010015Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM111Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus—10015Emits strange electrical waves that greatly lower the target’s Special Attack.
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.
HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial409010Traps the target in a whirlpool, damaging it for 2–5 turns.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015The user charges at the foe with great force. 20% chance to make it flinch. Also climbs waterfalls.

Move tutors

Moves Wooper can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage.

Ruins of Alph · Cost: Rare Bone ×1

Requirements: Ruins of Alph: small extras

the Ruins of Alph

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

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

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

CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

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

HazeIceStatus——30The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.

Celadon Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Celadon City Pokémon Center

Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

YawnNormalStatus——10The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.

Egg moves

Wooper’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020Sprays a corrosive liquid that greatly lowers the target’s Special Defense.
After YouNormalStatus——15The user helps an ally or a foe act right after this move.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage.
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.
CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.
Double KickFightingPhysical3010030The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus—10015Emits strange electrical waves that greatly lower the target’s Special Attack.
EncoreNormalStatus—1005The foe is compelled to keep using only the move it last used for 3 to 7 turns.
Guard SwapPsychicStatus——10The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.
Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020Hitting the foe again and again hardens the user’s fists. Each hit raises its Attack.
RecoverNormalStatus——5A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
Spit UpNormalSpecialvar.10010Attacks with stored power. The more it has stored, the greater the power.
StockpileNormalStatus——20The user charges up power, raising its Defense and Sp. Def. It can be used up to 3 times.
SwallowNormalStatus——10Heals HP with stored power. The more it has stored, the more HP it restores.

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