Dewgong's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Attack eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
In snow, the pure white coat covering its body obscures it from predators.
In snow, the pure white coat covering its body obscures it from predators.
Dewgong's Water/Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
Jolteon can KO Dewgong with Thunderbolt (113-133%). Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Dewgong for 64-76%. Glimmora deals 63-74% with Power Gem.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x113-133%KO Volt Switch 2x88-104%KO Shadow Ball34-40% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x64-76% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x63-74% | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x91-107%KO Electroweb 2x71-84% Thunderbolt 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin5-7% Knock Off7-8% Giga Drain 2x29-35% | ||
Dewgong is the evolved form of Seel. Breeding produces Seel eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Seel gave Dewgong the biggest boost in HP (+25), bringing the total to 475 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dewgong to get Seel eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups.
Flip Turn keeps your team's momentum going. Dewgong doesn't need to stay in long, Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in and max Attack without Speed EVs make every visit count. Liquidation threatens on the way out. Thickfat adds passive value.
Best Build
Dewgong best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Knock Off
- Ice Shard
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Whirlpool
- Protect
- Perish Song
- Chilling Water
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Icy Wind
- Fake Out
- Aqua Ring
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Perish Song
- Haze
- Aqua Ring
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Protect
- Perish Song
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Stockpile
- Signal Beam
- Substitute
- Brine
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Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Rain Dance
- Surf
- Disable
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Encore
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Dewgong's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Fairy coverage and more on top of Blizzard and Hydro Pump for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Belch and Disable from the egg pool give Dewgong something extra. Pair those with Blizzard and Aqua Tail for STAB and Normal and Dark coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Dewgong develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Ice Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
The natural movepool does the job, but Belch and Disable from the egg pool give Dewgong something extra. Pair those with Blizzard and Aqua Tail for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
No wild encounters for Dewgong in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Seel over from Red, Yellow, or FireRed, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
A handful of locations for Dewgong with moderate rates across late-game 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.
Where To Catch Dewgong in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Dewgong, start by catching Seel through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 35-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SeelRoute 226Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateRoute 230Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateFountainspring CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Dewgong ✓Route 226Surfing on water Lv.40-55 Route5%LateRoute 230Surfing on water Lv.40-55 Route5%LateFountainspring CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Seel (Step 1)
moderate rates across 6 locations for Dewgong in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Dewgong in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The path to Dewgong starts with Seel at Lv. 39-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SeelSeafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water20%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water20%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water20%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water20%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water15%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water15%Late
Step 2Dewgong ✓Seafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water10%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water10%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water5%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water5%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water5%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water5%Lateor evolve from Seel (Step 1)
Can't catch Dewgong directly. Start with Seel at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 34. The 2-stage line from Seel to Dewgong is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Dewgong in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Seel is your first catch on the way to Dewgong. You'll find gift and surfing encounters from Lv. 15-55 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SeelSeaward CaveUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Cave30%EarlySeaward CaveUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Cave30%EarlyPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.21-275%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.21-275%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
Step 2Dewgong ✓
Don't let Dewgong's 475 base stat total fool you. Thick Fat is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier.
Run Thick Fat on Dewgong. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Dewgong also gets Hydration and Ice Body, but they don't compare.
Dewgong fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 70 Sp. Atk. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Flip Turn, Knock Off, Ice Shard, and Liquidation on Dewgong. Flip Turn is the most common pick at 19% usage. Liquidation provides reliable STAB damage.
Dewgong has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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