Feraligatr Best Moveset
AbilitySheer Force boosts all moves with secondary effects by 30% and removes the effect, which also cancels Held ItemLife Orb recoil on those moves. Free Life Orb damage on everything. NatureAdamant at 105 Attack behind Water TermStab and coverage moves hits like 136 Attack without paying HP. The moveset punches above its stat line through raw mechanical advantage.
105 Attack was the highest of the Johto starters in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Earthquake and Rock Slide provided physical coverage, even though Water moves were still Special.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Crunch
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Same issue in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire) — no physical Water STAB yet. Swords Dance plus coverage moves worked, but Feraligatr had to rely on special Surf for Water damage.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
The physical/special split gave Feraligatr Waterfall in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Swords Dance plus physical Waterfall plus Ice Punch was the offensive set it always deserved.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Sheer Force boosted Waterfall, Ice Punch, and Crunch by 30% with no drawback in Gen V (Black & White). But 78 Speed was painfully slow without priority.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Crunch
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Aqua Jet provided priority that fixed the Speed problem in Gen VI (X & Y). Swords Dance, boost up, then Aqua Jet anything faster. Sheer Force made even priority hit hard.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of consistent relevance in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Sheer Force coverage spam worked because Swords Dance plus 105 Attack made every hit count.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) but 78 Speed was an even bigger liability. Aqua Jet kept it functional, but faster Water-types were pulling ahead.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Liquidation
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Feraligatr Weakness
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 |
What is Feraligatr Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Feraligatr
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake25-30% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Moltres builds →Flamethrower14-17% U Turn14-17% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin9-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Pelipper builds →Hurricane28-33% U Turn9-11% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Feraligatr
Feraligatr doesn't appear wild. Catch Totodile instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Feraligatr. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Feraligatr doesn't appear wild. Catch Totodile instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Feraligatr. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards 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 BDSP
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.
No wild encounters for Feraligatr in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Totodile over from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Legends: Z-A, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Feraligatr in USUM
Step 1Obtain TotodileCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Seaward Cave · Island Scan; Monday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · New Bark Town. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Littleroot Town · Gift from Professor Birch (complete Hoenn Pokédex). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Post-Elite Four. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Fountainspring Cave · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Croconaw- Step 3Feraligatr ✓
Base Stats
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.
Feraligatr Guide
Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Feraligatr. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-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.
The core moveset is Icepunch, Liquidation, Dragon Dance, and Crunch. Icepunch leads at 0% usage. Liquidation provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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