In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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. Raindance with Damprock is the standard set.

What is Dewgong weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

What counters Dewgong?

For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

Dewgong - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

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 FatPopular

Halves damage from fire and ice moves.

HydrationPopular

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Ice BodyHA

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

Its entire body is a snowy white. Unharmed by even intense cold, it swims powerfully in icy 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.

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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Hitmonlee Fighting	B
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 45 Jump KickLv. 30 Brick BreakLv. 20 Rolling KickLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong High Jump Kick 2x 127-149%KO Jump Kick 2x 97-115%KO Brick Break 2x 74-87% Rolling Kick 2x 58-69% View Hitmonlee builds →
Venusaur GrassPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Power WhipLv. 1 Petal DanceLv. 1 Razor LeafLv. 31 Vine WhipLv. 5 Damage vs Dewgong Power Whip 2x 85-100%KO Petal Dance 2x 88-104%KO Razor Leaf 2x 40-47% Vine Whip 2x 34-40% View Venusaur builds →
Parasect BugGrass	C
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 9 Damage vs Dewgong Absorb 2x 12-15% View Parasect builds →
Rhydon GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 48 Rock ThrowLv. 19 Damage vs Dewgong Rock Slide 2x 79-93% Rock Throw 2x 54-64% View Rhydon builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves SuperpowerLv. 48 SubmissionLv. 26 Brick BreakLv. 21 Karate ChopLv. 16 Damage vs Dewgong Superpower 2x 100-118%KO Submission 2x 68-80% Brick Break 2x 63-75% Karate Chop 2x 43-51% View Machoke builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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 is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Dewgong Best Moveset

Hydration isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Damprock for extra utility and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs, Dewgong fills the special attacker slot reliably. Modest nature finishes the spread.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Aqua Jet+1

D4010020Water

Lv 1

Encore

B—1005Normal

Lv 1

Fake Out+3

B4010010Normal

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Lv 1

Horn Drill

——305Normal

Lv 4

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 8

Encore

B—1005Normal

Lv 12

Aqua Jet+1

D4010020Water

Lv 15

Ice Shard+1

D4010030Ice

Lv 20

Rest

C——10Psychic

Lv 26

Aurora Beam

—6510020Ice

Lv 32

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Lv 42

Take Down

—908520Normal

Lv 52

Ice Beam

A9010010Ice

Lv 62

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

TM Moves

TM51

Blizzard

B110705Ice

TM58

Drill Run

D809510Ground

TM12

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM01

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM03

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM55

Ice Beam

A9010010Ice

TM19

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM60

Megahorn

C1208510Bug

TM57

Pay Day

—4010020Normal

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM47

Surf

S9010015Water

TM27

Toxic

B—9010Poison

TM25

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Dewgong doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Dewgong can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Dewgong in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

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 Seel
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
20%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
15%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
15%Late
Train until Level 34
Step 2Dewgong ✓
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
10%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
10%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
5%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
5%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
5%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
5%Late
or evolve from Seel (Step 1)

Dewgong Guide

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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. Raindance with Damprock is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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

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