In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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. Stockpile with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Dewgong weak to?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, watch for Raikou (Electric), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Dewgong. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

What is the best ability for Dewgong?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.

What role does Dewgong play in battle?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Dewgong fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 70 Attack and 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.

What are the best moves for Dewgong?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Stockpile, Signalbeam, Substitute, and Brine on Dewgong. Stockpile is the most common pick at 20% usage. Brine provides reliable STAB damage.

Dewgong - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

CTier

70Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP90

Attack70

Defense80

Sp. Atk70

Sp. Def95

Speed70

Total475

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging75 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.7 m

Weight120.0 kg

Base XP166

Abilities

Thick FatNiche

Halves damage from fire and ice moves.

Hydration

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Ice BodyHATop Pick

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice to ½x

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+2Spe

Special Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

In snow, the pure white coat covering its body obscures it from predators.

Dewgong Weakness

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.

Dewgong Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Water
0.25x (Resist)	Ice

Type ChartVulnerable

4Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-5

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass Fighting Rock

½xResist

Water

¼xResist

Ice

0xImmune

None

STAB (6)

Fire Ground Rock Grass Flying Dragon

How to Beat Dewgong in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 41 Volt SwitchTM43 Damage vs Dewgong Thunder 2x 44-51% Thunderbolt 2x 36-43% Discharge 2x 32-39% Volt Switch 2x 29-34% View Pachirisu builds →
Snover GrassIce	D
Available Moves Moves Wood HammerLv. 41 Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Damage vs Dewgong Wood Hammer 2x 67-79% Solar Beam 2x 60-71% Energy Ball 2x 45-54% Giga Drain 2x 38-45% View Snover builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 85-101%KO Energy Ball 2x 65-77% Giga Drain 2x 54-64% Magical Leaf 2x 44-51% View Roselia builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 28 Focus BlastTM52 Energy BallTM53 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 81-96% High Jump Kick 2x 71-84% Focus Blast 2x 58-69% Energy Ball 2x 29-34% View Medicham builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Rock SlideTM80 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 120-141%KO Focus Blast 2x 51-60% Rock Slide 2x 41-49% Brick Break 2x 61-73% View Machoke builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

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

2 Forms

#086Seel

Level 34

#087Dewgong

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Seel

Water

Dewgong

WaterIce

90+25

ATK

70+25

DEF

80+25

SP.ATK

70+25

SP.DEF

95+25

SPE

70+25

BST

325D-Tier

475C-Tier+150

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Dewgong to get Seel eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Disable, Encore and 10 more.

Egg Groups

GroundWater1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

13moves

Breed With (best first)

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Dewgong Best Moveset

Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs and Calm nature turn Dewgong into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn for the long game, and the moveset handles sustain. Icebody fills in the gaps.

Best Build

Experimental

Bulky Support

Ability

Ice Body

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Dewgong

Calm+SPD

Dewgong best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def

EVs

Def

SpD

Bulky Support Moveset

StockpileUtility
Signal Beam
SubstituteUtility
BrineSTAB

Recommended Teammates

WalreinGood

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bubble Beam

C6510020Water

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Lv 1

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Lv 1

Sheer Cold

——305Ice

Lv 1

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 3

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 7

Bubble Beam

C6510020Water

Lv 11

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Lv 13

Encore

C—1005Normal

Lv 17

Ice Shard+1

D4010030Ice

Lv 21

Rest

C——10Psychic

Lv 23

Aqua Ring

D——20Water

Lv 27

Aurora Beam

C6510020Ice

Lv 31

Aqua Jet+1

B4010020Water

Lv 33

Brine

S6510010Water

Lv 39

Take Down

D908520Normal

Lv 45

Dive

C8010010Water

Lv 49

Aqua Tail

C909010Water

Lv 55

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

Lv 61

Safeguard

C——25Normal

Lv 65

Hail

C——10Ice

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM72

Avalanche-4

B6010010Ice

TM14

Blizzard

C110705Ice

TM55

Brine

S6510010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM07

Hail

C——10Ice

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

TM23

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM20

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

S——10Normal

TM95

Surf

C9010015Water

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM03

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

TM99

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Belch

C1209010Poison

Egg

Disable

C—10020Normal

Egg

Encore

C—1005Normal

Egg

Entrainment

D—10015Normal

Egg

Fake Out+3

B4010010Normal

Egg

Horn Drill

——305Normal

Egg

Icicle Spear

D2510030Ice

Egg

Lick

—3010030Ghost

Egg

Perish Song

D——5Normal

Egg

Slam

—807520Normal

Egg

Spit Up

D—10010Normal

Egg

Stockpile

S——20Normal

Egg

Swallow

D——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Dewgong can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Dewgong in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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 Seel
Route 226
Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route
30%Late
Route 230
Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route
30%Late
Fountainspring Cave
Grass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Glacial Cavern
Grass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Icy Cave
Grass Lv.58-63 Ice
Post
Post-game
Whiteout Cave
Grass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Train until Level 34
Step 2Dewgong ✓
Route 226
Surfing on water Lv.40-55 Route
5%Late
Route 230
Surfing on water Lv.40-55 Route
5%Late
Fountainspring Cave
Grass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Glacial Cavern
Grass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
Icy Cave
Grass Lv.58-63 Ice
Post
Post-game
Whiteout Cave
Grass Lv.58-63 Cave
Post
Post-game
or evolve from Seel (Step 1)

Dewgong Guide

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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. Stockpile with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, watch for Raikou (Electric), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Dewgong. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Dewgong fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 70 Attack and 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Stockpile, Signalbeam, Substitute, and Brine on Dewgong. Stockpile is the most common pick at 20% usage. Brine provides reliable STAB damage.

Game Availability

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Stone Edge 2x 61-73% Rock Slide 2x 49-59% Rock Tomb 2x 41-51% Rock Throw 2x 37-44% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Stone EdgeTM71 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 83-98% Stone Edge 2x 85-102%KO Brick Break 2x 44-54% Rock Slide 2x 68-80% View Geodude builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Energy Ball 2x 54-66% Giga Drain 2x 49-59% Bullet Seed 2x 17-22% Absorb 2x 17-22% View Budew builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Rock SlideTM80 Brick BreakTM31 RevengeLv. 8 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 124-146%KO Rock Slide 2x 44-54% Brick Break 2x 68-80% Revenge 2x 54-66% View Machop builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Thunder ShockLv. 4 Damage vs Dewgong Volt Switch 2x 37-44% Shock Wave 2x 37-44% Charge Beam 2x 29-37% Thunder Shock 2x 24-29% View Shinx builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Dewgong Thunderbolt 2x 43-51% Volt Switch 2x 36-45% Shock Wave 2x 32-38% Charge Beam 2x 26-32% View Pachirisu builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Stone Edge 2x 53-64% Rock Slide 2x 43-51% Rock Tomb 2x 36-45% Rock Throw 2x 32-38% View Onix builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Energy Ball 2x 43-51% Giga Drain 2x 36-45% Bullet Seed 2x 15-19% Absorb 2x 15-19% View Budew builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Rock SlideTM80 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepLv. 12 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 109-128%KO Rock Slide 2x 38-47% Brick Break 2x 60-70% Low Sweep 2x 47-57% View Machop builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Dewgong Thunderbolt 2x 53-64% Volt Switch 2x 43-51% Shock Wave 2x 36-45% Charge Beam 2x 32-38% View Electrike builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Dewgong Thunder 2x 47-55% Thunderbolt 2x 39-47% Volt Switch 2x 32-38% Spark 2x 34-41% View Pachirisu builds →
Snover GrassIce	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 20 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 64-76% Energy Ball 2x 50-58% Giga Drain 2x 42-50% Razor Leaf 2x 34-41% View Snover builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 54-64% Energy Ball 2x 42-50% Giga Drain 2x 37-44% Bullet Seed 2x 12-15% View Budew builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 28 Focus BlastTM52 Energy BallTM53 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 86-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x 77-90% Focus Blast 2x 61-73% Energy Ball 2x 31-37% View Medicham builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Rock SlideTM80 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 128-151%KO Focus Blast 2x 54-64% Rock Slide 2x 44-52% Brick Break 2x 66-79% View Machoke builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Dewgong Thunder 2x 47-55% Thunderbolt 2x 39-47% Volt Switch 2x 32-38% Spark 2x 34-41% View Pachirisu builds →
Snover GrassIce	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 20 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 64-76% Energy Ball 2x 50-58% Giga Drain 2x 42-50% Razor Leaf 2x 34-41% View Snover builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 54-64% Energy Ball 2x 42-50% Giga Drain 2x 37-44% Bullet Seed 2x 12-15% View Budew builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 28 Focus BlastTM52 Energy BallTM53 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 86-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x 77-90% Focus Blast 2x 61-73% Energy Ball 2x 31-37% View Medicham builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Rock SlideTM80 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 128-151%KO Focus Blast 2x 54-64% Rock Slide 2x 44-52% Brick Break 2x 66-79% View Machoke builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Dewgong Thunder 2x 46-55% Thunderbolt 2x 37-45% Volt Switch 2x 29-35% Spark 2x 31-37% View Pachirisu builds →
Snover GrassIce	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 20 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 60-72% Energy Ball 2x 46-55% Giga Drain 2x 40-47% Razor Leaf 2x 33-40% View Snover builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 52-62% Energy Ball 2x 40-47% Giga Drain 2x 33-40% Bullet Seed 2x 12-15% View Budew builds →
Medicham FightingPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 High Jump KickLv. 28 Focus BlastTM52 Energy BallTM53 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 84-99% High Jump Kick 2x 74-87% Focus Blast 2x 59-69% Energy Ball 2x 31-36% View Medicham builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Rock SlideTM80 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Punch 2x 124-146%KO Focus Blast 2x 52-62% Rock Slide 2x 42-50% Brick Break 2x 63-74% View Machoke builds →