What is Dragalge's hidden ability?

Dragalge's hidden ability is Adaptability. Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

How do you use Dragalge in battle?

Use Dragalge as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest,

What Pokemon work well with Dragalge?

Build your team around Alomomola and Great Tusk . These have the highest co-usage rates with Dragalge in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.

What is the best nature for Dragalge?

Run Modest on Dragalge. +Sp. Atk is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.

Dragalge - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

The Mock Kelp Pokemon. Dragalge is one of only two Poison/Dragon types. Adaptability doubles same-type attacks, making its Dragon and Poison moves hit extremely hard.

Ability 1Poison PointAbility 2Poison TouchHiddenAdaptability

Weak to

Mixed

Balanced

CTier

44Speed · Very Slow

Dragalge Best Moveset

Poison/Dragon at 97 Sp. Atk and 123 Sp. Def with AbilityAdaptability doubling TermStab from 1.5x to 2x. Held ItemAssault Vest with NatureModest patches Sp. Def further while pushing special damage. Poison/Dragon covers Fairy super-effectively and resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Grass, Fire, Bug, and Poison. C-Tier through Adaptability power and defensive typing.

Evolution family tier history

★Gen VI — X & Y / ORASB

Poison/Dragon with Adaptability doubling the STAB bonus in Gen VI (X & Y). Draco Meteor and Sludge Wave hit absurdly hard from 97 Sp. Atk. Between tiers on debut.

Fairy type added to the gameMega Evolution became available

Best Moves

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

Egg

Toxic Spikes

Poison—COMMONSTAB

Tutor

Draco Meteor

Dragon130COMMONSTAB

Lv 38

Sludge Bomb

Poison90COMMONSTAB

TM34

Sludge Wave

Poison95COMMONSTAB

TM52

Focus Blast

Fighting120RARECoverage

TM55

Scald

Water80RARECoverage

TM10

Hidden Power (Fire)

Fire60RARECoverage

Lv 53

Dragon Pulse

Dragon85RARESTAB

Dragalge X & Y Moves Dragalge ORAS Moves

Best Build

Experimental

Special Tank

Dragalge best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

SpA

SpD

Special Tank Moveset

Toxic SpikesSTAB
Draco MeteorSTAB
Sludge BombSTAB
Sludge WaveSTAB

Recommended Teammates

ExcadrillDecent

→Gen VII — Sun & Moon / USUMB

Same Adaptability formula in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Toxic Spikes on entry plus Adaptability damage on the next turn. Two gens between tiers.

Z-Moves became available

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

TM34

Sludge Wave

Poison95COMMONSTAB

Tutor

Draco Meteor

Dragon130COMMONSTAB

TM55

Scald

Water80COMMONCoverage

TM24

Thunderbolt

Electric90RARECoverage

TM94

Surf

Water90RARECoverage

Lv 53

Dragon Pulse

Dragon85RARESTAB

Egg

Toxic Spikes

Poison—RARESTAB

Lv 38

Sludge Bomb

Poison90RARESTAB

Dragalge Sun & Moon Moves Dragalge Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Moves

Experimental

Special Tank

EVs

SpA

SpD

Special Tank Moveset

Sludge WaveSTAB
Draco MeteorSTAB
ScaldCoverage
ThunderboltCoverage

Recommended Teammates

Audino-MegaDecent

MismagiusDecent

DonphanDecent

→Gen VIII — Sword & Shield / BDSPB

Between tiers again in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Poison/Dragon resisted Fairy, Water, Grass, Electric, Fire, and Fighting. The typing was excellent. The 44 Speed was not.

Gigantamax became availableDynamax became available

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

TR84

Scald

Water80COMMONCoverage

TR8

Thunderbolt

Electric90COMMONCoverage

Lv 40

Dragon Pulse

Dragon85COMMONSTAB

Lv 52

Sludge Bomb

Poison90COMMONSTAB

Xfer

Draco Meteor

Dragon130RARESTAB

Tutor

Flip Turn

Water60RARECoverage

TR54

Toxic Spikes

Poison—RARESTAB

TM74

Venoshock

Poison65RARESTAB

Dragalge Sword & Shield Moves

Experimental

Bulky Support

EVs

Def

SpA

Bulky Support Moveset

ScaldCoverage
ThunderboltCoverage
Dragon PulseSTAB
Sludge BombSTAB

Recommended Teammates

ScolipedeGood

ClefableDecent

ScraftyDecent

↓Gen IX — Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AC

Between tiers still in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Four gens of the same story. Adaptability damage was elite but 44 Speed meant Dragalge never moved first.

Terastallization became available

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

TM169

Draco Meteor

Dragon130COMMONSTAB

TM196

Flip Turn

Water60COMMONCoverage

Lv 52

Sludge Bomb

Poison90COMMONSTAB

TM91

Toxic Spikes

Poison—COMMONSTAB

TM214

Sludge Wave

Poison95COMMONSTAB

TM188

Scald

Water80RARECoverage

Dragalge Scarlet & Violet Moves Dragalge Legends Z-A Moves

Dragalge (Mega Dragalge)

PoisonDragon

Ability Regenerator

Experimental

Special Tank

EVs

SpA

SpD

Special Tank Moveset

Draco MeteorSTAB
Flip Turn
Sludge BombSTAB
Toxic SpikesSTAB

Recommended Teammates

AlomomolaDecent

Great TuskDecent

Dragalge Weakness

Dragalge's Poison/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Ground, Psychic, and Dragon. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Dragalge's special bulk (base 123 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.

Dragalge Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ice, Ground, Psychic, Dragon
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Electric, Fighting, Poison, Bug
0.25x (Resist)	Grass

What is Dragalge Weak Against

Avg

4Weak

7Resist

0Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ice Ground Psychic Dragon

½xResist

Fire Water Electric Fighting Poison Bug

¼xResist

Grass

0xImmune

None

What is Dragalge Strong Against

3Strong

1Resisted

0Immune

Score+2

2xStrong

Grass Dragon Fairy

½xResisted

Steel

0xImmune

None

Best Pokemon Against Dragalge

Rillaboom's Knock Off hits Dragalge for 37-44%.

Alomomola	A
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves Flip Turn WishRecovery ProtectPriority ScaldSTAB Damage vs Dragalge Flip Turn 6-7% Scald 2-3% View Alomomola builds →
Rillaboom	A
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves Grassy Glide Knock Off U Turn Wood Hammer Damage vs Dragalge Knock Off 37-44% U Turn 20-24% Wood Hammer 17-20% View Rillaboom builds →
Cinderace	A
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves Pyro Ball U Turn Court Change Sucker Punch Damage vs Dragalge U Turn 12-14% Sucker Punch 23-28% View Cinderace builds →
Torkoal	B
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeat Rock NatureBold Moves Rapid Spin Stealth Rock Lava Plume Will O Wisp Damage vs Dragalge Rapid Spin 9-11% View Torkoal builds →
Araquanid	B
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemCustap Berry NatureModest Moves Sticky Web Endeavor LiquidationSTAB SurfSTAB Damage vs Dragalge Liquidation 7-8% Surf 5-6% View Araquanid builds →
Zapdos	B
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves HurricaneSTAB RoostRecovery Volt Switch Heat Wave Damage vs Dragalge Hurricane 16-19% Volt Switch 5-6% Heat Wave 7-8% View Zapdos builds →
Dondozo	B
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves RestRecovery Sleep Talk CurseSetup Body Press View Dondozo builds →
Moltres	B
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves RoostRecovery FlamethrowerSTAB U Turn Will O Wisp Damage vs Dragalge Flamethrower 7-8% U Turn 7-9% View Moltres builds →
Toxapex	B
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves RecoverRecovery ToxicUtility HazeUtility Baneful Bunker View Toxapex builds →
Ninetales	C
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeat Rock NatureTimid Moves EncoreUtility Healing Wish Will O Wisp Weather Ball View Ninetales builds →
Pelipper	C
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamp Rock NatureRelaxed Moves HurricaneSTAB U Turn RoostRecovery Weather Ball Damage vs Dragalge Hurricane 13-15% U Turn 5-6% View Pelipper builds →
Rotom-Wash
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Hydro Pump Volt Switch Will O Wisp Pain Split View Rotom-Wash builds →
Ogerpon-Wellspring
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemWellspring Mask NatureJolly Moves Ivy Cudgel Swords Dance Horn Leech Play Rough View Ogerpon-Wellspring builds →
Weezing-Galar
Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves DefogUtility Will O Wisp Pain Split Strange Steam View Weezing-Galar builds →

Evolution

Evolved from Skrelp. Dragalge is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+63 over Skrelp), and Dragalge peaks at 494 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#690Skrelp

Level 48

#691Dragalge

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Skrelp

PoisonWater

Dragalge

PoisonDragon

65+15

ATK

75+15

DEF

90+30

SP.ATK

97+37

SP.DEF

123+63

SPE

44+14

BST

320E-Tier

494C-Tier+174

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Dragalge to get Skrelp eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Water 1 egg groups.

Egg Groups

DragonWater 1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

Shiny Dragalge

Teal Dragalge looks like something from a bioluminescent reef instead of a toxic swamp. The green shift is distinct without being garish, and it complements the Poison/Dragon typing in a way the brown original doesn't.

Normal vs Shiny

Color ShiftBrowntoPurple

Shiny TierB Tier Shiny

Shiny Dragalge Evolution

2 Forms

Stage 1Skrelp

Lv. 48

Stage 2Dragalge

Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Shiny Dragalge Odds & Hunting Methods

7 of 7 Verified

GameBest MethodOddsDifficulty

GameOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

MethodDexNav Chaining

Odds1/37

Difficulty

GameUltra Sun & Ultra Moon

MethodSOS ChainingPoni Breaker Coast · 20%

Odds1/274

Difficulty

GameSword & Shield

MethodBrilliant Aura battle-count boostHoneycalm Island · 1%

Odds1/456

Difficulty

GameScarlet & Violet

MethodBreeding (Masuda Method)

Odds1/512

Difficulty

GameLegends: Z-A

MethodWild EncounterWild Zone 20 +3 moreBest odds require Mega Dimension DLC

Odds1/586

Difficulty

GameX & Y

MethodChain FishingRoute 8 · 35%

Odds1/96

Difficulty

Shiny via transfer only

Not obtainable here — bring a shiny in from a game where it can be caught or bred.

More dots = harder hunt1/200 Green = best verified rate

How do we research these odds?

We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.

Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.

Read our full methodology

How to Get Dragalge

All 7 games

A solid number of locations for Dragalge with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.

Scarlet Exclusive: Trade with Violet for Clawitzer. See every Scarlet & Violet version exclusive

Where To Catch Dragalge in SV

To get Dragalge, start by catching Skrelp through walking encounters at Lv. 34-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Skrelp
Casseroya Lake - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
East Paldean Sea - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
East Province (Area One) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
East Province (Area Three) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
East Province (Area Two) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
Glaseado Mountain
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
North Paldean Sea - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
North Province (Area One) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
North Province (Area Three) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
South Paldean Sea - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
South Province (Area Five) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
South Province (Area Four) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
South Province (Area Six) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
West Paldean Sea - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
West Province (Area One) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
West Province (Area Two) - Ocean
Lv.34-52Overworld
ScarletRate 36%
Train until Level 48 to evolve into Dragalge
Step 2Dragalge ✓
Casseroya Lake - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
East Paldean Sea - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
East Province (Area One) - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
Glaseado Mountain
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
North Paldean Sea - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
North Province (Area One) - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
North Province (Area Three) - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
South Paldean Sea - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
South Province (Area Five) - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
South Province (Area Four) - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
West Paldean Sea - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
West Province (Area One) - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
West Province (Area Two) - Ocean
Lv.48-65Overworld
ScarletRate 8%
or evolve from Skrelp (Step 1)

Not landing the catch? Calculate Dragalge catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.

Dragalge sits at low spawn rates across 45 spots in late-game water routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.

Where To Catch Dragalge in SwSh

To get Dragalge, start by catching Skrelp through surfing encounters at Lv. 40-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Skrelp
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowstorm
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Normal Weather
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Overcast
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Heavy Fog
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Raining
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Sandstorm
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowing
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Thunderstorm
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowstorm
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Normal Weather
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Overcast
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Heavy Fog
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Raining
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Sandstorm
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowing
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Thunderstorm
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowstorm
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Normal Weather
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Overcast
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Heavy Fog
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Raining
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Sandstorm
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowing
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Intense Sun
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Thunderstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Normal Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Overcast
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Heavy Fog
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Raining
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Sandstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowing
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Thunderstorm
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowstorm
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Normal Weather
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Overcast
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Heavy Fog
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Raining
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Sandstorm
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Snowing
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Intense Sun
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 5%
Thunderstorm
Train until Level 48 to evolve into Dragalge
Step 2Dragalge ✓
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowstorm
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Normal Weather
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Overcast
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Heavy Fog
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Raining
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Sandstorm
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowing
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Island
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Thunderstorm
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowstorm
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Normal Weather
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Overcast
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Heavy Fog
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Raining
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Sandstorm
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowing
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Intense Sun
Honeycalm Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Thunderstorm
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowstorm
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Normal Weather
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Overcast
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Heavy Fog
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Raining
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Sandstorm
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowing
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Intense Sun
Insular Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Thunderstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Normal Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Overcast
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Heavy Fog
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Raining
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Sandstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowing
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Thunderstorm
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowstorm
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Normal Weather
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Overcast
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Heavy Fog
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Raining
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Sandstorm
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Snowing
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Intense Sun
Workout Sea
Lv.40-45Surfing on water
ShieldRate 1%
Thunderstorm
or evolve from Skrelp (Step 1)

Not landing the catch? Calculate Dragalge catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.

Base Stats

Bulk defines Dragalge's stat line. Sp. Def and Sp. Atk anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.

Base Stats

Above

HP65

Attack75

Defense90

Sp. Atk97

Sp. Def123

Speed44

Total494

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging55 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.8 m

Weight81.5 kg

Base XP173

Abilities

Poison Point

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Poison Touch

Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

AdaptabilityHidden Ability

Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+2Spe

Special Defense training target

Pokedex Entry

Using a liquid poison, Dragalge indiscriminately attacks anything that wanders into its territory. This poison can corrode the undersides of boats.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Dragalge Guide

Dragalge's hidden ability is Adaptability. Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Use Dragalge as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest,
Build your team around Alomomola and Great Tusk. These have the highest co-usage rates with Dragalge in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Modest on Dragalge. +Sp. Atk is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.

Game Availability

Dragalge joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Dragalge Best Moveset

Best Moves

Best Build

Dragalge Weakness

What is Dragalge Weak Against

Best Pokemon Against Dragalge

Evolution

How to Evolve

Breeding

Shiny Dragalge

Shiny Dragalge Evolution

Shiny Dragalge Odds & Hunting Methods

How to Get Dragalge

Where To Catch Dragalge in SV

Where To Catch Dragalge in LZA

Where To Catch Dragalge in SwSh

Where To Catch Dragalge in USUM

Base Stats