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Gligar
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 2,124 |
| Generation | Johto (Gen 2) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Gligar
Gligar is a Ground/Flying-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,124 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Gligar has base stats of 143 Attack, 184 Defense, and 163 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 490.
Gligar can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Gligar is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Gligar receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Gligar is 5km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | +6 | 7.5 | - | - | - |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 8 | +9 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | -33 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | -35 | - | 50 | -35 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Gligar takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Gligar takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Gligar
Top Pokémon to use when battling Gligar in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 2 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 3 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 4 |
Baxcalibur
| Dragon Ice | 254 | 168 | 229 | 4,061 |
| 5 |
Volcanion
| Fire Water | 252 | 216 | 190 | 4,151 |
| 6 |
Mamoswine
| Ice Ground | 247 | 146 | 242 | 3,808 |
| 7 |
Kyurem
| Dragon Ice | 246 | 170 | 245 | 4,090 |
| 8 |
Sharpedo
| Water Dark | 243 | 83 | 172 | 2,495 |
| 9 |
Weavile
| Dark Ice | 243 | 171 | 172 | 3,438 |
| 10 |
Kingler
| Water | 240 | 181 | 146 | 3,236 |
🏆 Gligar PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 33 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 32 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 33 | 1,496 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 33 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 33 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 32 | 1,495 |
| 7 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 34 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 33 | 1,497 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 33 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 33 | 1,499 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 2,105 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Gligar IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,592 | 796 | 1,061 | 1,326 | 1,857 | 2,105 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,587 | 793 | 1,058 | 1,322 | 1,852 | 2,099 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,588 | 794 | 1,058 | 1,323 | 1,852 | 2,100 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,573 | 786 | 1,048 | 1,311 | 1,835 | 2,081 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,575 | 787 | 1,049 | 1,312 | 1,837 | 2,083 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,555 | 777 | 1,036 | 1,295 | 1,814 | 2,057 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,536 | 768 | 1,024 | 1,280 | 1,792 | 2,032 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,541 | 770 | 1,027 | 1,284 | 1,798 | 2,039 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,500 | 750 | 1,000 | 1,250 | 1,750 | 1,984 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,325 | 662 | 883 | 1,104 | 1,546 | 1,753 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Gligar with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,105 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,857 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,000 - 1,061 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,250 - 1,326 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,000 - 1,061 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 750 - 796 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Gligar with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 26 | 1,857 |
| 2 | 1,857 | 27 | 1,857 |
| 3 | 1,857 | 28 | 1,857 |
| 4 | 1,857 | 29 | 1,857 |
| 5 | 250 | 30 | 1,592 |
| 6 | 1,857 | 31 | 1,857 |
| 7 | 1,857 | 32 | 1,857 |
| 8 | 1,857 | 33 | 1,857 |
| 9 | 1,857 | 34 | 1,857 |
| 10 | 530 | 35 | 1,724 |
| 11 | 1,857 | 36 | 1,857 |
| 12 | 1,857 | 37 | 1,857 |
| 13 | 1,857 | 38 | 1,857 |
| 14 | 1,857 | 39 | 1,857 |
| 15 | 796 | 40 | 1,857 |
| 16 | 1,857 | 41 | 1,857 |
| 17 | 1,857 | 42 | 1,857 |
| 18 | 1,857 | 43 | 1,857 |
| 19 | 1,857 | 44 | 1,857 |
| 20 | 1,061 | 45 | 1,986 |
| 21 | 1,857 | 46 | 1,857 |
| 22 | 1,857 | 47 | 1,857 |
| 23 | 1,857 | 48 | 1,857 |
| 24 | 1,857 | 49 | 1,857 |
| 25 | 1,326 | 50 | 2,105 |
📖 Complete Gligar Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Gligar (#207) is a Ground/Flying-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,124 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gligar can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gligar in 2026.
📊 Gligar Stats Analysis
Gligar's Attack stat is 143 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Gligar may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 184 Defense (Excellent) and 163 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 490. This gives Gligar reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Gligar's stat distribution favors defense.
⚔️ Best Gligar Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Gligar depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fury Cutter (Fast) with Dig (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gligar has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Gligar PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Gligar can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ground/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Ground, Poison, Fighting-type threats while being weak to Ice, Water types.
Master League
In Master League, Gligar faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Gligar Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Gligar's effectiveness depends on its typing and 143 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Gligar use Ice, Water-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Gligar in Pokémon GO
Gligar can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Gligar Evolution Guide
Gligar is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Gligar
Shadow Gligar is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Gligar's effective Attack becomes ~172. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Gligar in Pokémon GO
Shiny Gligar is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Gligar gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,250 - 1,326 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Gligar
Q: What is Gligar's max CP?
A: 2,105 CP at Level 50, or 1,857 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Gligar good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.
Q: Can Gligar be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Gligar is available.
Q: What is Gligar weak to?
A: Ice, Water-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Fury Cutter + Dig for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.