Druddigon's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Druddigon lives in caves, but it never skips sunbathing—it won’t be able to move if its body gets too cold.
Druddigon are vicious and cunning. They take up residence in nests dug out by other Pokémon, treating the stolen nests as their own lairs.
Ice, Dragon, and Fairy moves hit Druddigon for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 77 HP and balanced defenses, Druddigon can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
Dragonite's Earthquake hits Druddigon for 37-44%. Archaludon's Dragon Pulse hits Druddigon for 82-97%. Whimsicott deals 51-60% with Moonblast.
 Dragonite Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed30-35% Earthquake37-44% | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon39-46% Dragon Pulse 2x82-97% | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x51-60% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Weavile builds →Knock Off31-36% Ice Shard 2x38-45% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x60-71% | ||
No evolution chain to worry about here. Druddigon is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out slow to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Druddigon easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
This build takes hits and hits back. Rocky Helmet provides chip damage on every physical hit received, Rough Skin supports the gameplan, and max HP and Attack EVs mean Druddigon doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus utility options backing it up.
Best Build
Druddigon best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Stealth Rock
- Glare
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Dragon Claw
- Iron Head
- Thunder Punch
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Glare
- Dragon Tail
- Snarl
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Glare
- Dragon Tail
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Glare
- Dragon Tail
- Snarl
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Glare
- Dragon Tail
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Head
- Glare
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Claw
- Power Up Punch
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Druddigon's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Outrage and Dragon Pulse gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Druddigon's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Druddigon's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Druddigon's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Druddigon starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 10 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Druddigon in Sword & Shield
Which version you're playing matters for Druddigon. 10 walking spots at Lv. 60-65 spread across Shield and Sword, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
decent spawn rates for Druddigon across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Druddigon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Druddigon can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Druddigon is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Easy grab on Druddigon with high spawn rates across 8 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Druddigon in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Before you go hunting for Druddigon, check which of the 8 spots belong to your version. Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby each have different walking encounters at Lv. 19-40.
Don't let Druddigon's 485 base stat total fool you. Sheer Force is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Run Sheer Force on Druddigon. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Druddigon also gets Rough Skin and Mold Breaker, but they don't compare.
Druddigon fills the wallbreaker role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 120 Attack). Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Stealth Rock, Glare, Dragontail, and Ironhead on Druddigon. Stealth Rock is the most common pick at 17% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Introduced in Black & White, Druddigon has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves