Physical
Wallbreaker
48Speed · Slow

Is Druddigon Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?

Available wild in Hoenn. Dragon with 120 Attack and AbilityRough Skin punishing contact. No evolution. Handles Drake and contributes against Steven. Slower than Salamence and Flygon, but tougher defensively.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSSGSEGGGGGGGERoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4DruddigonCatchableNormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7WallaceGym 8SidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4StevenChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Strong

Druddigon resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Sturdy
TackleDefense CurlRock Tomb
Easy KO
Nosepass
Lv 14
Rock
Magnet Pull
TackleHardenRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Strong

Druddigon resists most of Brawly's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Machop
Lv 14
Fighting
Guts
LeerKarate ChopSeismic TossBulk Up
Easy KO
Makuhita
Lv 16
Fighting
Guts
Arm ThrustKnock OffSand AttackBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Good

Druddigon has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.

You Win
Magnemite
Lv 19
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Thunder WaveTackleVolt Switch
You Win
Voltorb
Lv 19
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutChargeVolt Switch
You Win
Magneton
Lv 21
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicMagnet BombVolt Switch
Flannery
Gym 4
Strong

Druddigon resists most of Flannery's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Flame Body
OverheatRock ThrowLight ScreenSunny Day
Easy KO
Numel
Lv 26
FireGround
Simple
Earth PowerLava PlumeAmnesiaSunny Day
You Win
Torkoal
Lv 28
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatBody SlamCurseSunny Day
Norman
Gym 5
Even

Druddigon trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.

Even
Slaking
Lv 28
Normal
Truant
EncoreRetaliateYawnFeint Attack
You Win
Vigoroth
Lv 28
Normal
Vital Spirit
Fury SwipesFeint AttackRetaliateEncore
Even
Slaking
Lv 30
Normal
Truant
Chip AwaySwaggerRetaliateFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Good

Druddigon has the type edge here and should clean up Winona's team.

You Win
Swellow
Lv 33
NormalFlying
Guts
Quick AttackAerial AceDouble TeamEndeavor
Easy KO
Pelipper
Lv 33
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water PulseRoostProtectAerial Ace
Even
Skarmory
Lv 33
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackAir CutterSteel WingAerial Ace
You Win
Altaria
Lv 35
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathCotton GuardRoost
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Good

Druddigon has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.

You Win
Lunatone
Lv 45
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
You Win
Solrock
Lv 45
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sunny DayRock SlidePsychicSolar Beam
Wallace
Gym 8
Good

Druddigon has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.

You Win
Luvdisc
Lv 44
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissDraining Kiss
Even
Whiscash
Lv 44
WaterGround
Oblivious
Mud SportWaterfallZen HeadbuttEarthquake
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 44
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWaterfall
You Win
Seaking
Lv 44
Water
Swift Swim
Aqua RingRain DanceWaterfallHorn Drill
Even
Milotic
Lv 46
Water
Marvel Scale
Hydro PumpDisarming VoiceRecoverIce Beam
Sidney
Elite Four
Good

Druddigon has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.

You Win
Mightyena
Lv 50
Dark
Intimidate
SwaggerTake DownSucker PunchCrunch
You Win
Shiftry
Lv 50
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
Fake OutFeint AttackExtrasensoryLeaf Blade
You Win
Cacturne
Lv 50
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedPaybackNeedle ArmSpiky Shield
You Win
Sharpedo
Lv 50
WaterDark
Rough Skin
CrunchPoison FangAqua JetSlash
You Win
Absol
Lv 52
Dark
Super Luck
Aerial AceNight SlashPsycho CutSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Good

Druddigon has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.

You Win
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseFuture Sight
You Win
Banette
Lv 51
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallSpiteWill O WispFeint Attack
Even
Sableye
Lv 51
DarkGhost
Prankster
Shadow ClawFoul PlayPower GemFake Out
You Win
Banette
Lv 51
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallGrudgeToxicPsychic
Even
Dusknoir
Lv 53
Ghost
Pressure
HexFire PunchIce PunchThunder Punch
Glacia
Elite Four
Good

Druddigon has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.

You Win
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenIce ShardHailCrunch
You Win
Froslass
Lv 52
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
Confuse RayBlizzardHailOminous Wind
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
ProtectIce ShardHailFreeze Dry
You Win
Froslass
Lv 52
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
Draining KissBlizzardHailShadow Ball
Even
Walrein
Lv 54
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamBlizzardSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Good

Druddigon has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.

You Win
Altaria
Lv 53
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Aerial AceCotton GuardDragon PulseMoonblast
You Win
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
EarthquakeDragon ClawRock SlideSupersonic
You Win
Kingdra
Lv 53
WaterDragon
Sniper
Dragon PulseSurfYawnIce Beam
You Win
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerBoomburstDragon PulseScreech
You Win
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
Dragon RushZen HeadbuttCrunchThunder Fang
Steven
Champion
Even

Druddigon trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.

Even
Skarmory
Lv 57
SteelFlying
Sturdy
ToxicAerial AceSpikesSteel Wing
You Win
Claydol
Lv 57
GroundPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
ReflectLight ScreenExtrasensoryEarth Power
Even
Aggron
Lv 57
SteelRock
Sturdy
Stone EdgeEarthquakeIron TailDragon Claw
You Win
Cradily
Lv 57
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerSludge BombConfuse Ray
You Win
Armaldo
Lv 57
RockBug
Battle Armor
X ScissorRock BlastMetal ClawCrush Claw
Risky
Metagross
Lv 59
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Bullet PunchZen HeadbuttMeteor MashGiga Impact
Catchable
Available after Badge 4
Type
Dragon

Catch Druddigon on Meteor Falls (walking, Lv 19, common). DexNav.

View Druddigon locations

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Druddigon Locations

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.

Meteor Falls - Area 1
Lv.19Grass
Rate 35%
DexNav chain
Meteor Falls - Area 2
Lv.40Grass
Rate 35%
DexNav chain
Meteor Falls - Area 3
Lv.40Grass
Rate 35%
DexNav chain
Meteor Falls - Area 4
Lv.40Grass
Rate 35%
DexNav chain

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.

Druddigon Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ice, Dragon, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Electric, Grass

What is Druddigon Weak Against

Avg
3Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-2
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Druddigon Strong Against

1Strong
1Resisted
1Immune
Score-1
2xStrong
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Druddigon

Druddigon Evolutions

No evolution chain to worry about here. Druddigon is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out slow to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Druddigon
#621Druddigon
Does not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Druddigon easily with 50 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Crush Claw, Feint Attack, Fire Fang and 8 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
30 cycles·7,710 steps
Moderate~8 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradoscharizardkingdrasceptileflygonmiloticnoivernvenusaurblastoisenidokingmeganiumferaligatr

ORAS Druddigon Best Moveset

120 Attack with AbilitySheer Force removing secondary effects for a 30%% damage boost at no Held ItemLife Orb recoil. Dragon TermStab fires hard. AbilityRough Skin damages on contact. The moveset earns B-tier through Sheer Force power and Rough Skin punishment but 48 Speed guarantees going last.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Rough Skin
Item
Rocky HelmetPUNISH
Best Nature for Druddigon

Druddigon best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • Stealth Rock
  • Iron Head
  • GlareUtility
  • EarthquakeCoverage

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
4010035Normal
Lv 5
Hone Claws
C15Dark
Lv 9
Bite
C6010025Dark
Lv 13
Scary Face
10010Normal
Lv 18
Dragon Rage
D10010Dragon
Lv 21
Slash
C7010020Normal
Lv 25
Crunch
A8010015Dark
Lv 27
Dragon Claw
B12010015Dragon
Lv 31
Chip Away
7010020Normal
Lv 35
Revenge-4
6010010Fighting
Lv 40
Night Slash
C7010015Dark
Lv 45
Dragon Tail-6
B909010Dragon
Lv 49
Rock Climb
C908520Normal
Lv 55
Superpower
B1201005Fighting
Lv 62
Outrage
B18010010Dragon

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
C6020Flying
TM45
Attract
C10015Normal
TM78
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM100
Confide
20Normal
HM01
Cut
D509530Normal
TM97
Dark Pulse
D8010015Dark
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM02
Dragon Claw
B12010015Dragon
TM82
Dragon Tail-6
B909010Dragon
TM26
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM35
Flamethrower
D9010015Fire
TM91
Flash Cannon
D8010010Steel
TM56
Fling
D10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
D120705Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
D6010015Normal
TM01
Hone Claws
C15Dark
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM59
Incinerate
D6010015Fire
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM98
Power-Up Punch
D4010020Fighting
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM67
Retaliate
C701005Normal
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
C759010Rock
HM06
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
C609515Rock
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM94
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM65
Shadow Claw
C7010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
D9010010Poison
TM23
Smack Down
C5010015Rock
TM95
Snarl
559515Dark
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
HM03
Surf
D9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM41
Torment
10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Crush Claw
759510Normal
Egg
Feint Attack
C6020Dark
Egg
Fire Fang
C659515Fire
Egg
Glare
B10030Normal
Egg
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
Egg
Metal Claw
D509535Steel
Egg
Poison Tail
C5010025Poison
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Snatch+4
10Dark
Egg
Sucker Punch+1
C801005Dark
Egg
Thunder Fang
C659515Electric

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Tutor
Draco Meteor
C195905Dragon
Tutor
Dragon Pulse
C12710010Dragon
Tutor
Fire Punch
C7510015Fire
Tutor
Gunk Shot
C120805Poison
Tutor
Heat Wave
D959010Fire
Tutor
Iron Head
B8010015Steel
Tutor
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
Tutor
Outrage
B18010010Dragon
Tutor
Shock Wave
6020Electric
Tutor
Snatch+4
10Dark
Tutor
Snore
D5010015Normal
Tutor
Stealth Rock
B20Rock
Tutor
Superpower
B1201005Fighting
Tutor
Thunder Punch
C7510015Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP77
C
Attack120
A
Defense90
B
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def90
B
Speed48
D
Total485
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.6 m
Weight139.0 kg
Base XP170
Abilities
Rough Skin
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Sheer Force
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Mold BreakerHidden Ability
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock.

It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move.

Druddigon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. Stealth Rock with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Cloyster (Ice), Salamence (Dragon), and Togekiss (Fairy) when using Druddigon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Stealth Rock, Ironhead, Glare, and Earthquake 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.

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