Games - Skiploom

	Games - Skiploom

Skiploom (ポポッコ Popokko in Japan, Hubelupf in Germany and Floravol in France) is a fictional Pokémon character. It is a Stage 1 grass/flying-type Pokémon that evolves from Hoppip at level 18, and evolves into Jumpluff at level 27.

The flower on its head blossoms at 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius). As the temperature increases, the flower gradually opens further. This allows Skiploom to be used as a thermometer. It is capable of floating in the air, a skill it uses to get closer to the sun in order to better absorb the sunlight. When the sunlight is strong, its ability, Chlorophyll, increases its speed.

When it rains, the flower instantly closes and Skiploom hides under a tree to avoid getting wet.

Skiploom is a portmanteau of the verb skip, similar to Hoppip and Jumpluff, and bloom, referring to the flower on its head.

Availability

Skiploom can be found in all three of Gold, Silver and Crystal. It is also available in Pokémon Colosseum.

Gold/Silver/Crystal

Skiploom can be found on Route 13 during the morning or day.

Colosseum

Skiploom can be found as a Shadow Pokémon in Pyrite Town.

Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald

Skiploom must be traded in from Colosseum. It is not available otherwise.

FireRed/LeafGreen

Skiploom cannot be found in the wild, but can evolve from Hoppip at level 18. Hoppip is found on Five Island.

Anime information (mild spoilers)

Skiploom first appeared in the Pokémon animé episode #180, "The Grass Route". Ash, Misty, and Brock encounter a Skiploom while travelling to Ecruteak City. This particular Skiploom belonged to the trainer Ephram. After a battle, Ash's Chikorita defeated Ephram's Skiploom. Ephram invites the group to his home, where they learn of a local tournament for Grass Pokémon. It turns out that Ephram had challenged Ash so as to practice for this tournament, which Ash also decides to enter, as does Team Rocket (in disguise) who had been lurking in the area. Ash's Bulbasaur and Ephram's Skiploom defeat the initial competition in the first rounds, and the final match has them facing off against each other. Skiploom ultimately prevails with its Solarbeam and Tackle attacks, defeating Ash and his Bulbasaur and winning the tournament for its trainer, Ephram.

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