Attack and Defense carry most of Feraligatr's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack and Defense EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It usually moves slowly, but it goes at blinding speed when it attacks and bites prey.
It usually moves slowly, but it goes at blinding speed when it attacks and bites prey.
Feraligatr is weak to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 85 HP and balanced defenses, Feraligatr can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Tyranitar can KO Feraligatr with Stone Edge (88-104%). Gliscor's Earthquake hits Feraligatr for 33-40%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off58-68% Stone Edge88-104%KO Pursuit35-42% Earthquake59-69% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Gliscor builds →Earthquake33-40% Knock Off14-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Moltres builds →Flamethrower22-26% U Turn14-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garbodor builds →
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End of the line. Feraligatr caps a three-stage chain that started at Totodile. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Totodile), and Feraligatr peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Feraligatr to get Totodile eggs easily using 81 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
Feraligite buys the setup turn. Feraligatr clicks Dragon Dance, then starts cleaning with Liquidation and the remaining moves. Adamant nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Feraligatr best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Liquidation
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Liquidation
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Liquidation
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Liquidation
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Liquidation
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Liquidation
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
- Earthquake
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
- Waterfall
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Ice Punch
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Swords Dance
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Feraligatr cleanly, with Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Feraligatr learns Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Feraligatr cleanly, with Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Feraligatr cleanly, with Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Feraligatr can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Totodile from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Feraligatr in Legends: Z-A. Bring Totodile over from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
You're catching Totodile first, not Feraligatr. Totodile appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Feraligatr in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Feraligatr, start by catching Totodile through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TotodileFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Croconaw
Step 3Feraligatr ✓
No wild encounters for Feraligatr in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Totodile over from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Feraligatr in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Feraligatr. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as an attacker.
Sheer Force is what you want on Feraligatr. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Torrent) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Feraligatr worth using.
Base 78 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Feraligatr is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Sheer Force is the hidden ability. It strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Worth hunting for if you want Feraligatr to compete at a higher level.
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Feraligatr spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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