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.
Its body is covered with a pure white fur. The colder the weather, the more active it becomes.
It stores thermal energy in the body. It swims at a steady eight knots even in intensely cold waters.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x20-25% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Bulbasaur builds →Vine Whip 2x29-36% Bullet Seed 2x20-25% | ||
 Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 2x29-36% Bullet Seed 2x20-25% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x20-25% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Bulbasaur builds →Vine Whip 2x29-36% Rock Smash 2x17-20% Bullet Seed 2x20-25% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 2x29-36% Bullet Seed 2x20-25% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x59-71% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% Karate Chop 2x42-51% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Paras builds →Rock Smash 2x19-24% Bullet Seed 2x17-20% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x30-36% Rock Throw 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Oddish builds →Giga Drain 2x45-54% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Bulbasaur builds →Giga Drain 2x40-48% Razor Leaf 2x30-36% Vine Whip 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Bellsprout builds →Giga Drain 2x43-51% Vine Whip 2x28-33% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Paras builds →Giga Drain 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x18-22% Bullet Seed 2x12-15% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Parasect builds →Giga Drain 2x38-46% Rock Smash 2x22-27% Bullet Seed 2x15-19% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Gloom builds →Giga Drain 2x50-59% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% Absorb 2x15-19% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Weepinbell builds →Giga Drain 2x50-59% Vine Whip 2x31-38% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Exeggcute builds →Giga Drain 2x38-46% Bullet Seed 2x15-19% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Bulbasaur builds →Giga Drain 2x40-48% Razor Leaf 2x31-38% Vine Whip 2x27-32% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Parasect builds →Giga Drain 2x38-46% Rock Smash 2x22-27% Bullet Seed 2x15-19% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Gloom builds →Giga Drain 2x50-59% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% Absorb 2x15-19% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Weepinbell builds →Giga Drain 2x50-59% Vine Whip 2x31-38% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Exeggcute builds →Giga Drain 2x38-46% Bullet Seed 2x15-19% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Bulbasaur builds →Giga Drain 2x40-48% Razor Leaf 2x31-38% Vine Whip 2x27-32% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 2x57-67% Giga Drain 2x36-42% Rock Smash 2x22-26% Bullet Seed 2x13-15% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x12-14% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 2x75-88% Solar Beam 2x75-88% Giga Drain 2x47-56% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 2x75-88% Giga Drain 2x47-56% Razor Leaf 2x36-42% Vine Whip 2x29-35% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Kabuto builds →Giga Drain 2x22-27% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x19-23% Absorb 2x7-9% | ||
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Giga Drain 2x55-65% Vine Whip 2x34-40% Mega Drain 2x31-36% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 2x58-69% Giga Drain 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x22-27% Bullet Seed 2x13-16% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Omanyte builds →Ancient Power 2x26-31% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x12-15% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 2x77-91% Solar Beam 2x77-91% Giga Drain 2x49-58% Bullet Seed 2x18-22% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 2x77-91% Giga Drain 2x49-58% Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Vine Whip 2x31-36% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Magneton's Thunderbolt hits Dewgong for 83-98%. Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Rock Slide (100-117%). Heracross deals 60-71% with Megahorn.
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x83-98% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake44-52% Rock Slide 2x100-117%KO Double Edge53-63% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Heracross builds →Megahorn60-71% Rock Slide 2x50-60% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x42-49% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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
Breeding
Breed with Dewgong to get Seel eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Disable, Encore, Fake Out and 5 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Dewgong Best Moveset
Bulk and offense in one package. Dewgong runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Surf. Max HP and Attack EVs and utility options make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Dewgong best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Encore
- Surf
- Body Slam
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Disable and Encore from the egg pool give Dewgong something extra. Pair those with Blizzard and Ice Beam for STAB and Normal and Bug coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Dewgong in FireRed & LeafGreen
Dewgong appears at decent spawn rates across 14 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.
Where To Catch Dewgong in FireRed & LeafGreen
Seel is your first catch on the way to Dewgong. You'll find walking, surfing, and more encounters from Lv. 5-53 across 38 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SeelIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1LeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.5-35 CaveCommonEarlyIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1FireRedSurfing on water Lv.5-35 CaveCommonEarlySeafoam Islands - B4FFireRedSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Water60%MidSeafoam Islands - B4FLeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Water60%MidSeafoam Islands - B3FLeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.25-32 Water60%MidSeafoam Islands - B3FFireRedSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Water60%MidSeafoam Islands - B4FLeafGreenGrass Lv.30-34 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - B4FFireRedGrass Lv.30-34 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - B3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.30-32 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - B3FFireRedGrass Lv.30-32 WaterCommonMidSeafoam Islands - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.28 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.28 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.30-32 WaterUncommonMidSeafoam Islands - B2FFireRedGrass Lv.30-32 WaterUncommonMidIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1FireRedGrass Lv.43-47 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1LeafGreenGrass Lv.43-47 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.43-47 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3FireRedGrass Lv.43-47 CaveCommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 2LeafGreenGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 2FireRedGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateIcefall Cave - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateCinnabar IslandFireRedIn-game trade WaterLimitedTrade for (give Ponyta)Cinnabar IslandLeafGreenIn-game trade WaterLimitedTrade for (give Ponyta)
Step 2Dewgong ✓Seafoam Islands - B4FFireRedGrass Lv.34-36 WaterUncommonLateSeafoam Islands - B4FLeafGreenGrass Lv.34-36 WaterUncommonLateSeafoam Islands - B3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.32-34 WaterRareLateSeafoam Islands - B3FFireRedGrass Lv.32-34 WaterRareLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1FireRedSurfing on water Lv.35-40 CaveRareLateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1LeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.35-40 CaveRareLateSeafoam Islands - B4FFireRedSurfing on water Lv.35-40 Water5%LateSeafoam Islands - B4FLeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.35-40 Water5%LateSeafoam Islands - B3FLeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.35-40 Water5%LateSeafoam Islands - B3FFireRedSurfing on water Lv.35-40 Water5%LateIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1FireRedGrass Lv.49-53 CaveUncommonPostIcefall Cave - 1F Room 1LeafGreenGrass Lv.49-53 CaveUncommonPostIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.49-53 CaveUncommonPostIcefall Cave - 1F Room 3FireRedGrass Lv.49-53 CaveUncommonPostor evolve from Seel (Step 1)
Dewgong Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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. Encore with Leftovers is the standard set.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
For FireRed & LeafGreen, Dewgong has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Grass, and Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves