Drakloak Best Moveset
80 Attack at 102 Speed on Dragon/Ghost with AbilityInfiltrator. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Dragapult exists. The moveset is fast for a middle-stage but the offenses trail Dragapult by two tiers. One evolution from 142 Speed and S-Tier.
Drakloak saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). This was Drakloak's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Drakloak best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Hex
- Draco Meteor
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Drakloak saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Drakloak maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Ejectbutton, favoring a Hasty nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Curse
- Substitute
- Disable
- Dragon Rush
Recommended Teammates
Drakloak Weakness
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Drakloak Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Drakloak
Kyurem can KO Drakloak with Draco Meteor (218-257%). Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (146-172%). Garchomp's Earthquake also KOs at 94-110%.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x35-42% Draco Meteor 2x218-257%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x146-172%KO Energy Ball27-32% Flamethrower41-48% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Garchomp builds →Earthquake94-110%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x115-135%KO Ice Shard 2x71-84% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Togekiss builds →Air Slash60-70% Dazzling Gleam 2x127-150%KO | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Drakloak
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 SV
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 DreepySouth Province (Area Five) - SwampLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 10%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 8%Asado Desert - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%Glaseado MountainLv.20-40OverworldRate 3%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.20-40OverworldVioletRate 3%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 6%
Step 2Drakloak ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 8%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 6%Asado Desert - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%Glaseado MountainLv.50-60OverworldRate 2%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.50-60OverworldVioletRate 2%or evolve from Dreepy (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into DragapultBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Dragapult egg.
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 SwSh
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 DreepyLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 2%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 2%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 1%Overcast
Step 2Drakloak ✓Old CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SandstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%Normal WeatherOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%RainingOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%SnowstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 2%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 2%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 1%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 1%Rainingor evolve from Dreepy (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into DragapultBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Dragapult egg.
Base Stats
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 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 Guide
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 physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a pivot.
You can run Drakloak through the first few routes without issues. 410 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Dragapult as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Drakloak joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves