Golisopod Mega

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

Mega Golisopod is the Bug/Water support that brings one of the format's most reliable defensive presences to Regulation M-A teams. Its typing gives it a defensive profile that checks the format's Fighting, Ground and Water pressure, and its bulk is genuinely excellent, letting it absorb hits that would flatten frailer Pokémon. Its signature value is the combination of durability and utility: it can spread status, absorb hits and provide genuine support, and its Emergency Exit ability lets it escape when it gets low, which gives its team a free pivot. Its weaknesses are the ones Bug and Water types share — vulnerable to Flying, Rock, Fire and Electric — and its speed is poor, so it relies on Trick Room or pure bulk to function. Its offensive output is modest, so it relies on its team having a genuine win condition. It functions best as a bulky pivot that outlasts opponents or as a defensive anchor that enables its team. Mega Golisopod pairs well with slow sweepers and with partners that handle the Flying and Rock threats it invites. It rewards patient, value-driven play.

Use this page to understand Golisopod Mega's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Golisopod Mega, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Golisopod Mega performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Support and Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Golisopod Mega with Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.