Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Dragapult's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Dragapult can make its whole body transparent by clearing its mind and focusing. Even the Dreepy in Dragapult’s horns become invisible.
The fastest Dragapult of the group is always surrounded by Dreepy that want to fly at sonic speed.
Dragapult's Dragon/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Cyclizar can KO Dragapult with Draco Meteor (98-115%). Magmortar's Psychic hits Dragapult for 38-45%. Pelipper deals 58-68% with Hurricane.
 CyclizarImmune to Ghost, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, sheds status via Shed Skin DragonNormal | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Cyclizar builds →U Turn9-10% Knock Off 2x32-38% Draco Meteor 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Magmortar Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Magmortar builds →Thunderbolt19-22% Scorching Sands30-35% Flamethrower29-34% Psychic38-45% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Pelipper builds →Hurricane58-68% | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Galvantula builds →Thunder29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Araquanid builds →Liquidation21-24% | ||
The three-stage chain from Dreepy through Drakloak ends here at Dragapult. Want more? Breed for Dreepy eggs. Plenty of partners available via two egg groups. The evolution from Dreepy pushed Dragapult to 600 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dragapult to get Dreepy eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate and Dragon egg groups.
Prediction matters here. Choice Specs means Dragapult can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is boosted special damage with move lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Infiltrator back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Dragapult best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Dragon Darts
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Darts
- Phantom Force
- U Turn
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Darts
- Phantom Force
- Dragon Dance
- U Turn
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Darts
- U Turn
- Phantom Force
- Dragon Dance
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- U Turn
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Dragon Darts
- Phantom Force
- U Turn
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Dragapult's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Draco Meteor and Outrage for same-type damage. Phantom Force and Take Down are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Dragapult won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Outrage and Dragon Rush anchor the STAB core.
Can't catch Dragapult directly. Start with Dreepy at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 60. The 3-stage chain from Dreepy to Dragapult is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Dragapult in Scarlet & Violet
Dreepy is your first catch on the way to Dragapult. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-60 across 63 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DreepySouth Province (Area Five) - SwampOverworld Lv.20-40 Route10%MidCasseroya Lake - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Water8%MidEast Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Route8%MidGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.20-40 Cave8%MidNorth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Route8%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Route8%MidTagtree Thicket - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Forest8%MidWest Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworld Lv.20-40 Route8%MidAsado Desert - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Desert3%MidCasseroya Lake - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Water3%MidEast Province (Area One) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.20-40 Cave3%MidGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.20-40 Cave3%MidNorth Province (Area One) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidSouth Paldean Sea - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Water3%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidSouth Province (Area One) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidTagtree Thicket - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Forest3%MidWest Province (Area One) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidWest Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidWest Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworld Lv.20-40 Route3%MidThe Great Crater of PaldeaOverworld Lv.50-606%Post
Step 2Catch or Evolve DrakloakCasseroya Lake - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Water8%PostEast Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Route8%PostGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.50-60 Cave8%PostNorth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Route8%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Route8%PostSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Route8%PostSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Route8%PostSouth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Route8%PostSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Route8%PostTagtree Thicket - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Forest8%PostWest Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworld Lv.50-60 Route8%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaOverworld Lv.50-606%PostAsado Desert - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Desert2%PostCasseroya Lake - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Water2%PostEast Province (Area One) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostEast Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostEast Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.50-60 Cave2%PostGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.50-60 Cave2%PostNorth Province (Area One) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostSouth Paldean Sea - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Water2%PostSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostSouth Province (Area One) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostTagtree Thicket - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Forest2%PostWest Province (Area One) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostWest Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%PostWest Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworld Lv.50-60 Route2%Postor evolve from Dreepy (Step 1)
Step 3Dragapult ✓
Can't catch Dragapult directly. Start with Dreepy but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve at level 60. The 3-stage chain from Dreepy to Dragapult is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Dragapult in Sword & Shield
To get Dragapult, start by catching Dreepy through walking encounters at Lv. 50-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DreepyLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water2%PostHeavy FogLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water2%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water2%PostHeavy FogLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water2%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water1%PostOvercastLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water1%PostOvercast
Step 2Catch or Evolve DrakloakOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-65100%PostSandstormOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-65100%PostSandstormOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-659%PostIntense SunOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-659%PostRainingOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-659%PostSnowingOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-659%PostHeavy FogOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-659%PostOvercastOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-659%PostRainingOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-659%PostNormal WeatherOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-659%PostHeavy FogOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-659%PostSnowstormOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-659%PostOvercastOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-659%PostNormal WeatherOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-659%PostSnowstormOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-659%PostThunderstormOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-659%PostIntense SunOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-659%PostSnowingOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-659%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostHeavy FogLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostHeavy FogLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water1%PostOvercastLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water1%PostRainingLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water1%PostOvercastLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water1%PostRainingor evolve from Dreepy (Step 1)
Step 3Dragapult ✓
Dragapult works as a sweeper with 600 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list: a strong competitive pick. That 142 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Dragapult. Cursed Body is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Infiltrator works too if your team needs something different.
Dragapult is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 142 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Dragapult has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Since Sword & Shield, Dragapult has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Dragapult has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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