Special
Wallbreaker
485Average
36Very Slow
CTier

Under Trick Room, Drampa's terrible Speed becomes its best asset — it 'outspeeds' nearly everything when turns are reversed. And it hits hard enough to make that matter. Ghost moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Its damage comes from the special side.

Drampa's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
485Above
HP78
C
Attack60
C
Defense85
C
Sp. Atk135
A
Sp. Def91
B
Speed36
F
Total485
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Drampa yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch70ChallengingMedium Fast1M XP3m / 9'10"185kg / 407.9 lbs170Base XP
Pokedex Entries

The mountains it calls home are nearly two miles in height. On rare occasions, it descends to play with the children living in the towns below.

Sword

Drampa is a kind and friendly Pokémon—up until it’s angered. When that happens, it stirs up a gale and flattens everything around.

Shield

Drampa Weakness

Avg

Drampa is weak to Ice, Fighting, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

4xCriticali
None
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
STAB (1)i
4Weak
4Resist
2Immune
Scorei-1
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
BerserkRaises this Pokémon's Special Attack by one stage every time its HP drops below half.
Sap SipperAbsorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Cloud NineHANegates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Sap Sipper grants Grass immunity

Drampa doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find plenty of partners across two egg groups, and eggs are average hatch time. It's got 3 egg moves worth looking into.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Drampa
#780Drampa
Does not evolve
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed Drampa easily with 60 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Dragon Rush, Mist, Tickle to offspring.

Egg Groups
DragonMonster
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
3moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradoscharizardkingdraflygonmiloticnoivernvenusaurblastoisenidokingrhyperioraltariascrafty

Drampa doesn't rely on pure speed. Heavy-Duty Boots gives it hazard immunity on every switch-in to stay healthy, and Modest nature still pushes offense. Energy Ball and Fire coverage keep the pressure on while max HP and Sp. Atk EVs balance power and survivability.

Best Build

Special Tank
Ability
Berserk
Item
Heavy-Duty BootsANTI-HAZARD
Nature
Modest+SPA
EVs

Best Drampa Moveset

  • Energy Ball
  • RoostRecovery
  • FlamethrowerCoverage
  • DefogUtility

Fly and Hyper Voice bring the raw damage. But Drampa also picks up coverage across 14 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Echoed Voice
4010015Normal
Lv 1
Play Nice
20Normal
Lv 5
Twister
4010020Dragon
Lv 10
Protect+4
10Normal
Lv 15
Glare
10030Normal
Lv 20
Safeguard
25Normal
Lv 25
Dragon Breath
6010020Dragon
Lv 30
Extrasensory
8010020Psychic
Lv 35
Dragon Pulse
8510010Dragon
Lv 40
Light Screen
30Psychic
Lv 45
Fly
909515Flying
Lv 50
Hyper Voice
9010010Normal
Lv 55
Outrage
12010010Dragon

TM Moves

Src
TR17
Amnesia
20Psychic
TM31
Attract
10015Normal
TR06
Blizzard
110705Ice
TM99
Breaking Swipe
6010015Dragon
TM81
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TR49
Calm Mind
20Psychic
TR47
Dragon Claw
8010015Dragon
TR51
Dragon Dance
20Dragon
TR62
Dragon Pulse
8510010Dragon
TR10
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
10Normal
TR65
Energy Ball
9010010Grass
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TR15
Fire Blast
110855Fire
TR02
Flamethrower
9010015Fire
TM59
Fling
10010Dark
TM06
Fly
909515Flying
TR64
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TR77
Grass Knot
10020Grass
TR36
Heat Wave
959010Fire
TM41
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
TR89
Hurricane
1107010Flying
TR03
Hydro Pump
110805Water
TM08
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TR42
Hyper Voice
9010010Normal
TR05
Ice Beam
9010010Ice
TM27
Icy Wind
559515Ice
TM17
Light Screen
30Psychic
TR24
Outrage
12010010Dragon
TR90
Play Rough
909010Fairy
TM25
Protect+4
10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
5Water
TM21
Rest
10Psychic
TM22
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TM19
Safeguard
25Normal
TR33
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM85
Snarl
559515Dark
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TM11
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
TM30
Steel Wing
709025Steel
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
7510010Ground
TR20
Substitute
10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
5Fire
TR39
Superpower
1201005Fighting
TR04
Surf
9010015Water
TM40
Swift
6020Normal
TR09
Thunder
1107010Electric
TM14
Thunder Wave
9020Electric
TR08
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric
TR35
Uproar
9010010Normal
TR85
Work Up
30Normal

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Dragon Rush
1007510Dragon
Egg
Mist
30Ice
Egg
Tickle
10020Normal

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Lash Out
751005Dark
Tutor
Scale Shot
259020Dragon

Finding Drampa at low spawn rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in endgame routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.

Best Locations

Lake of Outrage
GrassLv.50-522%PostWaterThunderstorm
HARD
  • Don't let Drampa's 485 base stat total fool you. Sap Sipper is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker.

  • Drampa's biggest threats include Lapras (Ice), Hitmonlee (Fighting), and Salamence (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. At base 36 Speed, Drampa won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

  • Drampa doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Normal/Dragon-type Pokemon with a 485 base stat total.

  • Run Sap Sipper on Drampa. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Drampa also gets Berserk and Cloud Nine, but they don't compare.

  • Drampa fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Base 36 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • Drampa can be found in Legends: Z-A, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Drampa first appeared in Sun & Moon and spans 4 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.

  • Gen IYYellow box art
    Yellow
  • Gen IRB
    Red & Blue box artRed & Blue box art
    Red & Blue
  • Gen IIGS
    Gold & Silver box artGold & Silver box art
    Gold & Silver
  • Gen IICCrystal box art
    Crystal
  • Gen IIIRS
    Ruby & Sapphire box artRuby & Sapphire box art
    Ruby & Sapphire
  • Gen IIIFRLG
    FireRed & LeafGreen box artFireRed & LeafGreen box art
    FireRed & LeafGreen
  • Gen IIIEEmerald box art
    Emerald
  • Gen IVPtPlatinum box art
    Platinum
  • Gen IVHGSS
    HeartGold & SoulSilver box artHeartGold & SoulSilver box art
    HeartGold & SoulSilver
  • Gen IVDP
    Diamond & Pearl box artDiamond & Pearl box art
    Diamond & Pearl
  • Gen VBW
    Black & White box artBlack & White box art
    Black & White
  • Gen VB2W2
    Black 2 & White 2 box artBlack 2 & White 2 box art
    Black 2 & White 2
  • Gen VIXY
    X & Y box artX & Y box art
    X & Y
  • Gen VIORAS
    Mega
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box artOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box art
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
  • Gen VIIUSUM
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon box artUltra Sun & Ultra Moon box art
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • Gen VIISM
    Debut
    Sun & Moon box artSun & Moon box art
    Sun & Moon
  • Gen VIILGPE
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee box artLet's Go Pikachu & Eevee box art
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
  • Gen VIIISwSh
    Sword & Shield box artSword & Shield box art
    Sword & Shield
  • Gen VIIIPLALegends: Arceus box art
    Legends: Arceus
  • Gen VIIIBDSP
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box artBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box art
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
  • Gen IXSV
    Scarlet & Violet box artScarlet & Violet box art
    Scarlet & Violet
  • Gen IXLZALegends: Z-A box art
    Legends: Z-A