Bulk defines Dragalge's stat line. Sp. Def and Sp. Atk anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
Using a liquid poison, Dragalge indiscriminately attacks anything that wanders into its territory. This poison can corrode the undersides of boats.
Since Finizen is the better swimmer, Dragalge will approach it under the cover of seaweed, then immobilize it with a poisonous attack.
Dragalge's Poison/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Ground, Psychic, and Dragon. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Dragalge's special bulk (base 123 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ground, Psychic, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Fighting, Poison, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Torkoal builds →Eruption25-30% Heat Wave16-19% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt25-29% Volt Switch19-22% Shadow Ball29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Galvantula builds →Thunder18-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Ninetales builds →Heat Wave14-17% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityMotordrive ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Emolga builds →Nuzzle2-3% Volt Switch10-12% U Turn6-7% | ||
Evolved from Skrelp. Dragalge is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+63 over Skrelp), and Dragalge peaks at 494 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dragalge to get Skrelp eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups.
Flip Turn keeps your team's momentum going. Dragalge doesn't need to stay in long, Dragalgite provides extra utility and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs make every visit count. Draco Meteor threatens on the way out. Poison Point adds passive value.
Best Build
Dragalge best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Flip Turn
- Sludge Wave
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Flip Turn
- Sludge Wave
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Haze
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Flip Turn
- Sludge Wave
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Flip Turn
- Sludge Wave
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
Special Tank Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Haze
- Toxic Spikes
Special Tank Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Scald
- Sludge Wave
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Scald
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Bomb
- Focus Blast
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Sludge Wave
- Draco Meteor
- Scald
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Dragalge. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Draco Meteor and Outrage into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Dragalge. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Draco Meteor and Gunk Shot into something with actual range.
You'll want to breed for Acid Armor and Dragon Tail on Dragalge. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Outrage and Gunk Shot, they expand what Dragalge can actually threaten in practice.
STAB runs through Draco Meteor and Gunk Shot for the basics, but Dragalge's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Dark and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
A solid number of locations for Dragalge with moderate rates across endgame 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 Dragalge in Scarlet & Violet
To get Dragalge, start by catching Skrelp through walking encounters at Lv. 34-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SkrelpCasseroya Lake - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Water36%LateEast Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Water36%LateEast Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateEast Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateEast Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.34-52 Cave36%LateNorth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Water36%LateNorth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateSouth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Water36%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateSouth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateWest Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Water36%LateWest Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%LateWest Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.34-52 Route36%Late
Step 2Dragalge ✓Casseroya Lake - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Water8%PostEast Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Water8%PostEast Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostEast Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostEast Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.48-65 Cave8%PostNorth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Water8%PostNorth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostSouth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Water8%PostSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostSouth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostWest Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Water8%PostWest Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%PostWest Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.48-65 Route8%Postor evolve from Skrelp (Step 1)
Dragalge isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Skrelp from Y, Omega Ruby, or Shield. The evolution path from Skrelp to Dragalge is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Dragalge in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Skrelp
Also found in:
- Step 2Dragalge ✓
Dragalge sits at low spawn rates across 45 spots in late-game water routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Dragalge in Sword & Shield
To get Dragalge, start by catching Skrelp through surfing encounters at Lv. 40-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SkrelpHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstormInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstorm
Step 2Dragalge ✓Honeycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormor evolve from Skrelp (Step 1)
Dragalge starts showing up in late-game water routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Dragalge in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Skrelp
Step 2Dragalge ✓Poni Breaker CoastSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water20%LateShaking spotor evolve from Skrelp (Step 1)
Adaptability changes the entire equation for Dragalge. The 494 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
Dragalge can Mega Evolve into Mega Dragalge. That's 594 BST, up from 494. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
Adaptability is what you want on Dragalge. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Poison Point, Poison Touch) work on paper but Adaptability is what makes Dragalge worth using.
Base 44 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Dragalge is a special attacker with base 97 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Since debuting in X & Y, Dragalge has appeared in 7 titles over 5 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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