Stats & Training
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.
Dragalge uses a poisonous liquid capable of corroding metal to send tankers that enter its territory to the bottom of the sea.
Dragalge generates dragon energy by sticking the plume on its head out above the ocean’s surface and bathing it in sunlight.
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 |
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Diggersby builds →Mud Shot 2x27-34% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x61-73% Mud-Slap 2x11-15% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Golett GroundGhost | D | |
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x39-46% Mud Shot 2x28-33% Sand Tomb 2x24-29% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x56-67% Sand Tomb 2x35-42% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Drilbur builds →Mud Shot 2x21-25% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% Mud-Slap 2x10-13% | ||
Golett GroundGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Golett builds →Stomping Tantrum 2x56-67% Mud-Slap 2x10-13% | ||
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x38-45% Mud Shot 2x25-30% Sand Tomb 2x21-26% Mud-Slap 2x13-15% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x54-64% Sand Tomb 2x35-41% Mud-Slap 2x13-15% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Drilbur builds →Mud Shot 2x19-23% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
Golett GroundGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Golett builds →Stomping Tantrum 2x54-64% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x93-111%KO Mud Shot 2x24-29% Sand Tomb 2x42-50% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x79-93% Ice Fang 2x43-50% Mud Shot 2x32-38% Sand Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x61-73% Psyshock 2x54-64% Confusion 2x34-41% Sand Tomb 2x15-17% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x42-50% Zen Headbutt 2x69-82% Confusion 2x24-29% Sand Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Bronzor builds →Extrasensory 2x24-29% Confusion 2x17-20% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x94-110%KO Mud Shot 2x26-30% Sand Tomb 2x41-50% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x79-94% Ice Fang 2x43-51% Mud Shot 2x30-36% Sand Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x61-72% Psyshock 2x53-63% Confusion 2x35-41% Sand Tomb 2x16-18% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x41-50% Zen Headbutt 2x70-83% Confusion 2x23-28% Sand Tomb 2x21-26% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Bronzor builds →Extrasensory 2x23-28% Confusion 2x16-19% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x68-81% Mud Shot 2x24-28% Sand Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x76-91% Ice Fang 2x43-50% Bulldoze 2x60-71% Mud Shot 2x29-35% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x45-53% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Confusion 2x29-35% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x75-88% Bulldoze 2x55-66% Mud Shot 2x28-33% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x47-55% Extrasensory 2x43-50% Dig 2x53-63% Psybeam 2x34-40% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x69-82% Mud Shot 2x24-29% Sand Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x96-114%KO Dig 2x77-92% Ice Fang 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x32-39% Confusion 2x31-36% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x76-90% Bulldoze 2x57-68% Mud Shot 2x28-34% Sand Tomb 2x35-41% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x47-56% Extrasensory 2x43-51% Dig 2x55-65% Psybeam 2x35-41% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x92-109%KO Drill Run 2x92-109%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x87-102%KO Bulldoze 2x70-82% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x79-93% Stomping Tantrum 2x73-87% Ice Fang 2x42-50% | ||
Duraludon SteelDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Duraludon builds →Dragon Claw 2x70-82% Stomping Tantrum 2x42-50% Breaking Swipe 2x53-62% Dragon Tail 2x53-62% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Confusion 2x30-36% | ||
Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Earth Power 2x53-62% Dig 2x71-84% Dragon Claw 2x71-84% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill can KO Dragalge with Earthquake (110-130%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (107-127%). Weavile deals 41-49% with Ice Shard.
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Rapid Spin19-22% | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Weavile builds →Knock Off33-39% Ice Shard 2x41-49% | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dragalge View Slowking builds →Scald11-13% | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Breeding
Breed with Dragalge to get Skrelp eggs easily using 63 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Dragon Tail, Haze and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Dragalge Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Black Sludge provides Poison-type passive recovery, Adaptability supports the gameplan, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs mean Dragalge doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Water coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Dragalge best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Scald
- Sludge Wave
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Scald
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Dragalge in Sword & Shield
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 Guide
In Sword & Shield, Adaptability changes the entire equation for Dragalge. The 494 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Toxic Spikes with Black Sludge is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Dragalge does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Dragalge hits 594 BST.
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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 6XYDebut

X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega

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
