Druddigon Best Moveset
Physical Dragon with 120 Attack and AbilitySheer Force boosting moves 30% or AbilityRough Skin punishing contact on switch. 90 in both defenses give the moveset decent bulk for absorbing hits. E-tier because 48 Speed goes dead last and Dragon TermStab alone doesn't cover enough of the format.
Sheer Force boosted Dragon Claw and Fire Punch by 30% with no Life Orb recoil in Gen V (Black & White). 120 Attack hit hard but 48 Speed was brutal.
Best Moves
Best Build
Druddigon best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Dragon Tail
- Glare
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Same Sheer Force formula in Gen VI (X & Y). Stealth Rock plus Glare paralysis support made up for terrible Speed. Two gens of niche consistency.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Head
- Glare
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fairy-types walled Dragon STAB, and 48 Speed with no priority left Druddigon getting outsped by walls. Three gens of decline.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Glare
- Dragon Tail
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Pure Dragon with 48 Speed had no place in a format where speed and coverage decided every game.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Stealth Rock
- Glare
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Druddigon Weakness
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 |
What is Druddigon Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Druddigon
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn5-6% Scald4-5% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Druddigon View Moltres builds →Flamethrower12-14% U Turn14-16% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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
Druddigon Locations
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. 5 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 & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Druddigon cannot be caught in the wild in Sun & Moon, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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 4 spots belong to your version. Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby each have different walking encounters at Lv. 19-40.
Base Stats
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 are vicious and cunning. They take up residence in nests dug out by other Pokémon, treating the stolen nests as their own lairs.
Druddigon Guide
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 a physical attacker with 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, Earthquake, Glare, and Dragontail on Druddigon. Stealth Rock is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 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 5BWDebut
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 8SwSh
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