Dragalge Best Moveset
Poison/Dragon at 97 Sp. Atk and 123 Sp. Def with AbilityAdaptability doubling TermStab from 1.5x to 2x. Held ItemAssault Vest with NatureModest patches Sp. Def further while pushing special damage. Poison/Dragon covers Fairy super-effectively and resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Grass, Fire, Bug, and Poison. C-Tier through Adaptability power and defensive typing.
Poison/Dragon with Adaptability doubling the STAB bonus in Gen VI (X & Y). Draco Meteor and Sludge Wave hit absurdly hard from 97 Sp. Atk. Between tiers on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Dragalge best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Bomb
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Same Adaptability formula in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Toxic Spikes on entry plus Adaptability damage on the next turn. Two gens between tiers.
Special Tank Moveset
- Sludge Wave
- Draco Meteor
- Scald
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers again in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Poison/Dragon resisted Fairy, Water, Grass, Electric, Fire, and Fighting. The typing was excellent. The 44 Speed was not.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Scald
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers still in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Four gens of the same story. Adaptability damage was elite but 44 Speed meant Dragalge never moved first.
Special Tank Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Flip Turn
- Sludge Bomb
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Dragalge Weakness
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 |
What is Dragalge Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Dragalge
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% Scald2-3% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin9-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Pelipper builds →Hurricane13-15% U Turn5-6% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Dragalge
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 SV
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 - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.34-52OverworldScarletRate 36%
Step 2Dragalge ✓Casseroya Lake - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.48-65OverworldScarletRate 8%or evolve from Skrelp (Step 1)
moderate rates for Dragalge across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Dragalge in LZA
- Step 1Obtain Skrelp
- Step 2Dragalge ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.53-54OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.64-65OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Skrelp (Step 1)
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 SwSh
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 IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SnowstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%OvercastHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SandstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%ThunderstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%RainingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SnowstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SnowingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SandstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Intense SunInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SnowstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SnowingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%OvercastInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SandstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SnowingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SandstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%ThunderstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%RainingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Intense SunWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%SnowstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 5%Snowing
Step 2Dragalge ✓Honeycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SnowstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%OvercastHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SandstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%ThunderstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%RainingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SnowstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SnowingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SandstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Intense SunInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SnowstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SnowingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%OvercastInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SandstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SnowingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SandstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%ThunderstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Normal WeatherWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%RainingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Intense SunWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%SnowstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterShieldRate 1%Snowingor 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 USUM
Step 1Obtain Skrelp
Step 2Dragalge ✓Poni Breaker CoastLv.41-44Surfing on waterUltra MoonRate 20%Shaking spotor evolve from Skrelp (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
Dragalge Guide
Adaptability changes the entire equation for Dragalge. The 494 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
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 mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 97 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Draco Meteor, Flip Turn, Sludge Bomb, and Toxic Spikes on Dragalge. Draco Meteor is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Dragalge joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves