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.
This vicious Pokémon sprays a poisonous liquid on opponents that come near. For whatever reason, it gets along really well with Dhelmise.
It blends in with seaweed to ambush its prey and then takes them down with a poisonous liquid strong enough to melt metal.
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. No compatible 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 from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Haze, Play Rough and 2 more.
Life Orb and Adaptability form the backbone. Dragalge invests a spread EV build EVs to play its special attacker role properly, and Modest nature pushes Sp. Atk higher. Draco Meteor handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Dragalge Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Bomb
- Focus Blast
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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 ✓MODERATEPoni Breaker CoastSurfing on waterLv.41-4420%LateWaterShaking 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.
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