Druddigon Best Moveset
Physical Dragon with 120 Attack and AbilitySheer Force boosting moves 30% or AbilityRough Skin punishing contact on switch. 90 in both defenses give the moveset decent bulk for absorbing hits. E-tier because 48 Speed goes dead last and Dragon TermStab alone doesn't cover enough of the format.
Sheer Force boosted Dragon Claw and Fire Punch by 30% with no Life Orb recoil in Gen V (Black & White). 120 Attack hit hard but 48 Speed was brutal.
Best Moves
Best Build
Druddigon best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Dragon Tail
- Glare
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Same Sheer Force formula in Gen VI (X & Y). Stealth Rock plus Glare paralysis support made up for terrible Speed. Two gens of niche consistency.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Head
- Glare
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fairy-types walled Dragon STAB, and 48 Speed with no priority left Druddigon getting outsped by walls. Three gens of decline.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Glare
- Dragon Tail
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Pure Dragon with 48 Speed had no place in a format where speed and coverage decided every game.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Stealth Rock
- Glare
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Druddigon Weakness
Ice, Dragon, and Fairy moves hit Druddigon for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 77 HP and balanced defenses, Druddigon can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Druddigon Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Druddigon
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin17-20% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn5-6% Scald4-5% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Iron Valiant builds →Moonblast 2x60-70% Close Combat30-35% Knock Off16-19% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x13-15% Draco Meteor 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed30-35% Earthquake37-44% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Moltres builds →Flamethrower12-14% U Turn14-16% | ||
B | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Tapu Koko builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x43-51% Volt Switch9-11% Thunderbolt12-14% U Turn16-19% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Garchomp builds →Earthquake33-39% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x63-75% Psychic30-35% Psyshock27-32% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Weavile builds →Knock Off31-36% Ice Shard 2x38-45% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Druddigon is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through two egg groups. Its eggs are slow to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Druddigon easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Shiny Druddigon
The red-and-blue body goes green, and suddenly Druddigon looks like a completely different cave dragon. Love it or hate it, you can't miss it.
Shiny Druddigon Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Druddigon Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow 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 methodologyDruddigon Locations
Druddigon starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 5 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Druddigon in Sword & Shield
Walking encounters at Lv. 60-65 across 5 spots for Druddigon. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Deep in Resolution Cave, the craggy red brute Druddigon stomps through the dark at levels 56 to 59, a cave-dwelling dragon best met with a strong team in hand.
Best Locations to Catch Druddigon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Druddigon can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Druddigon cannot be caught in the wild in Sun & Moon, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Druddigon lumbers through one spot at levels anywhere from 19 to 40, a common catch you flush out by walking the area a while.
Best Locations to Catch Druddigon in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Walking encounters at Lv. 19-40 across 4 spots for Druddigon. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Base Stats
Druddigon's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Druddigon are vicious and cunning. They take up residence in nests dug out by other Pokémon, treating the stolen nests as their own lairs.
Druddigon Event Distributions
Druddigon has been distributed through a modest set of Mystery Gift events.
Dragon-Type Pokemon Complete Conquest Operation!Aug 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Always shiny
This Year Is the Year of the Dragon! Egg GiftJan 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Druddigon Guide
Druddigon's hidden ability is Mold Breaker. Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Use Druddigon as a wallbreaker. Physical side carries the damage. Not the fastest,
Build your team around Celesteela, Hitmontop, and Charizard Mega Y. These have the highest co-usage rates with Druddigon in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Adamant on Druddigon. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Druddigon has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
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