What separates Dragalge from the pack is Adaptability — it boosts same-type moves from 1.5x to 2x damage. Combine that with Poison/Dragon typing and it works well under Trick Room. Introduced in Gen 6.
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
AvgDragalge's Poison/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Ground, Psychic, and Dragon moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Dragalge to get Skrelp eggs easily using 60 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Dragon Tail, Haze and 1 more.
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
Best Dragalge Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Sludge Bomb
- Draco Meteor
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
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
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.
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Adaptability changes the entire equation for Dragalge. The 494 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
Skrelp evolves into Dragalge at level 48. Dragalge is the fully evolved form. At 494 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Dragalge appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since debuting in X & Y, Dragalge has appeared in 7 titles over 4 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A