Bagon Best Moveset
Dragon at 75 Attack and 50 Speed with AbilitySheer Force boosting secondary-effect moves by 30%. The Attack is respectable for a pre-evolution but the Speed can't deliver it. The moveset is two evolutions from Salamence's 135 Attack, AbilityMoxie, and 100 Speed.
Bagon saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Bagon's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Rockhead with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bagon best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Double Edge
- Brick Break
- Hidden Power Ghost
Recommended Teammates
Bagon saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Bagon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Rockhead with Choice Scarf, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Outrage
- Fire Fang
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Bagon saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Bagon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sheerforce with Life Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Fire Fang
- Dragon Rush
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Bagon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Bagon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Rockhead with Babiriberry, favoring a Calm nature.
Utility Moveset
- Crunch
- Brick Break
- Body Slam
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Bagon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Bagon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sheerforce with Life Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
- Rock Slide
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Bagon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Bagon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Rockhead with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Double Edge
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Bagon saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Bagon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Rockhead with Scopelens, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Focus Energy
- Iron Defense
- Double Edge
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bagon Weakness
Bagon's Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. The Dragon typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Bagon's physical bulk (base 60 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Bagon Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Bagon
Dragapult can KO Bagon with Draco Meteor (562-661%). Baxcalibur's Icicle Spear hits Bagon for 46-54%. Mimikyu's Play Rough also KOs at 107-127%.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bagon View Dragapult builds →U Turn25-29% Draco Meteor 2x562-661%KO Shadow Ball173-203%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bagon View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x46-54% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bagon View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x107-127%KO Shadow Sneak24-28% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Bagon View Foongus builds →Venoshock31-37% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bagon View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off27-32% U Turn29-35% High Jump Kick54-64% | ||
Evolution
Bagon kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Shelgon all the way to Salamence. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 300 total stats over Bagon. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bagon with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon egg group.
How to Get Bagon
Easy grab on Bagon with decent spawn rates across 14 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Bagon in SV
To get Bagon, start by catching Bagon through walking encounters at Lv. 16-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Bagon ✓South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.16-28OverworldVioletRate 25%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%Glaseado MountainLv.16-38OverworldRate 5%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 5%East Province (Area Three) - MineLv.16-38OverworldVioletRate 2%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ShelgonSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.42-58OverworldVioletRate 3%or evolve from Bagon (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into SalamenceBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Salamence egg.
Bagon appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Bagon starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Bagon in BDSP
Bagon is your first catch on the way to Bagon. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 25-63 across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Bagon ✓Route 210 - NorthLv.25-26Using PokeRadarShining PearlRate 22%Dazzling CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ShelgonDazzling CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameor evolve from Bagon (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Salamence
moderate rates for Bagon across 1 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Bagon's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its steel-hard head can shatter boulders. It longingly hopes for wings to grow so it can fly.
Bagon Guide
For a casual playthrough, Bagon works as a placeholder. Dragon coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Shelgon. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Bagon appears in 16 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
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 7LGPE
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