Drakloak sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Dreepy but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Dragapult as fast as possible. Introduced in Gen 8. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat.
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Caretaker Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
This Pokémon flies around at over 120 miles per hour. If a Drakloak is defeated in a battle, its Dreepy will wander off without a second thought.
This Pokémon stores up energy in its lungs, then shoots it out. It takes care of Dreepy and battles alongside them until they’re all grown up.
Drakloak Weakness
GoodType-wise, Drakloak takes extra damage from Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. At base 102 Speed, Drakloak outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
Partway through Dreepy's chain. Drakloak still has another evolution ahead before reaching Dragapult. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+40), but there's still another 190 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Drakloak to get Dreepy eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate and Dragon egg groups.
Clearbody and Eviolite give Drakloak staying power beyond its evolution stage. Timid nature boosts Speed, max Sp. Def and Speed EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Best Drakloak Moveset
- U Turn
- Hex
- Will O Wisp
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Drakloak learns Draco Meteor and Outrage naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Bug and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Confuse Ray and Curse give Drakloak options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Outrage and Dragon Rush. The egg moves push it further.
Plenty of locations for Drakloak 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 Drakloak in Scarlet & Violet
To get Drakloak, start by catching Dreepy through walking encounters at Lv. 20-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DreepyMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - SwampOverworldLv.20-4010%MidRouteMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainOverworldLv.20-408%MidCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidForestMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworldLv.20-408%MidRouteCHALLENGINGAsado Desert - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidDesertCHALLENGINGCasseroya Lake - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidWaterCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainOverworldLv.20-403%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainOverworldLv.20-403%MidCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Paldean Sea - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidWaterCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidForestCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworldLv.20-403%MidRouteMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaOverworldLv.50-606%Post
Step 2Drakloak ✓MODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainOverworldLv.50-608%PostCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostForestMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeOverworldLv.50-608%PostRouteMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaOverworldLv.50-606%PostCHALLENGINGAsado Desert - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostDesertCHALLENGINGCasseroya Lake - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostWaterCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainOverworldLv.50-602%PostCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainOverworldLv.50-602%PostCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Paldean Sea - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostWaterCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostForestCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Two) - RiverOverworldLv.50-602%PostRouteor evolve from Dreepy (Step 1)
high spawn rates for Drakloak across 26 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 Drakloak in Sword & Shield
The path to Drakloak starts with Dreepy at Lv. 50-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DreepyHARDLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterHeavy FogHARDLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterThunderstormHARDLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterHeavy FogHARDLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterThunderstormHARDLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-521%PostWaterOvercastHARDLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-521%PostWaterOvercast
Step 2Drakloak ✓EFFORTLESSOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-65100%PostSandstormEFFORTLESSOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-65100%PostSandstormMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-659%PostIntense SunMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-659%PostRainingMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-659%PostSnowingMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-659%PostHeavy FogMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-659%PostOvercastMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-659%PostRainingMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-659%PostNormal WeatherMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-659%PostHeavy FogMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-659%PostSnowstormMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-659%PostOvercastMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-659%PostNormal WeatherMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-659%PostSnowstormMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-659%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-659%PostIntense SunMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-659%PostSnowingMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-659%PostThunderstormCHALLENGINGLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-582%PostWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-582%PostWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-582%PostWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-582%PostWaterThunderstormHARDLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-581%PostWaterOvercastHARDLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-581%PostWaterRainingHARDLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-581%PostWaterOvercastHARDLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-581%PostWaterRainingor evolve from Dreepy (Step 1)
Drakloak is meant to evolve into Dragapult. At 410 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Drakloak's biggest threats include Cloyster (Ice), Dragapult (Ghost), and Dragonite (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dark and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Drakloak's base 102 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Clear Body is the go-to ability for Drakloak. It prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its hidden ability Cursed Body can work in specific setups. Infiltrator is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Base 102 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Drakloak is a special attacker with base 60 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a pivot.
Drakloak can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Drakloak joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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 VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A