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.
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 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 |
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 2x116-136%KO Brick Break 2x74-87% Low Sweep 2x65-76% | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 2x141-165%KO Body Press 2x50-59% Rock Blast 2x24-29% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x88-104%KO Solar Beam 2x83-98% Body Press 2x39-46% Seed Bomb 2x58-69% | ||
 Scovillain GrassFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Scovillain builds →Solar Beam 2x93-109%KO Seed Bomb 2x72-85% Giga Drain 2x58-69% Razor Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
 Gogoat Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Gogoat builds →Solar Beam 2x85-100%KO Leaf Blade 2x75-89% Seed Bomb 2x68-80% Horn Leech 2x63-75% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, 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% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 206 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups.
Scarlet & Violet Dewgong Best Moveset
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
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
How to Get Dewgong in Scarlet & Violet
Dewgong Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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. Flip Turn with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
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.
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- 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