Golisopod ex
Golisopod collection
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Gameplay profile
Swing and Skedaddle
170Discard an Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, switch it with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Evolution line
Versions & finishes
Artwork is identical across finishes; the holo or reverse shimmer is indicative.
Story & meaning
Golisopod is a Bug/Water-type introduced in Generation VII (Alola), evolving from Wimpod, and is based on the giant isopod, a deep-sea crustacean. Despite its imposing, samurai-like armored appearance and powerful claws, it inherits…
“They live in sunken ships or in holes in the seabed. When Golisopod and Grapploct battle, the loser becomes the winner’s meal.”
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Golisopod is a Bug/Water-type introduced in Generation VII (Alola), evolving from Wimpod, and is based on the giant isopod, a deep-sea crustacean. Despite its imposing, samurai-like armored appearance and powerful claws, it inherits Wimpod's cowardly streak through its signature Emergency Exit ability, which causes it to flee or switch out when threatened. It dwells in sunken ships and seabed holes, and is portrayed as a fearsome predator that battles other deep-sea Pokemon such as Grapploct.
The Japanese name グソクムシャ (Gusokumusha) combines 具足 (gusoku), referring to a full suit of Japanese armor, with 具足虫 (gusokumushi), the Japanese word for the giant isopod, and 武者 (musha), meaning warrior. Thus the name evokes an armored isopod warrior. The English name 'Golisopod' likely blends 'goliath' (suggesting great size/strength) with 'isopod', the crustacean order to which giant isopods belong.
Other versions in this set
Same Pokémon, different artwork within Paradox Rift.
Your Golisopod cards
1 ownedThe Golisopod cards already in your collection.
All Golisopod cards across sets
15 shownEvery Golisopod print in the catalogue, including promos and cards from other series.

