Dracovish's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Atk trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Powerful legs and jaws made it the apex predator of its time. Its own overhunting of its prey was what drove it to extinction.
Its mighty legs are capable of running at speeds exceeding 40 mph, but this Pokémon can’t breathe unless it’s underwater.
Type-wise, Dracovish takes extra damage from Dragon and Fairy. Its Water/Dragon typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Dracovish can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire, Water |
Flutter Mane can KO Dracovish with Moonblast (120-141%). Raging Bolt threatens a KO with Dragon Pulse (107-126%). Dragonite deals 38-45% with Earthquake.
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dracovish View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x120-141%KO Shadow Ball50-59% Dazzling Gleam 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dracovish View Raging Bolt builds →Thunderclap44-52% Dragon Pulse 2x107-126%KO Thunderbolt57-67% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dracovish View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed31-36% Earthquake38-45% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Dracovish View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x74-87% | ||
No chain, no eggs. Dracovish is a standalone Water/Dragon type with 505 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Dracovish can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Strongjaw back that up. Dark coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Dracovish best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Fishious Rend
- Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
- Ice Fang
Moves
TMs define Dracovish's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Outrage and Hydro Pump, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 9 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Dracovish is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Don't let Dracovish's 505 base stat total fool you. Sand Rush is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier.
Run Sand Rush on Dracovish. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Dracovish also gets Water Absorb and Strong Jaw, but they don't compare.
Dracovish fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Fishiousrend, Crunch, Psychic Fangs, and Ice Fang. Fishiousrend leads at 25% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Dracovish has appeared in 1 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 8SwShDebut
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