Sheer Force drops secondary effects for a straight power boost, adding real value on top of Feraligatr's already solid stats. Water typing means only weak to Electric and Grass. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Introduced in Gen 2.
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 opens its huge mouth to intimidate enemies. In battle, it runs using its thick and powerful hind legs to charge the foe with incredible speed.
Feraligatr Weakness
GoodFeraligatr is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 85 HP and balanced defenses, Feraligatr can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Feraligatr to get Totodile eggs easily using 49 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Crunch, Dragon Claw and 5 more.
Feraligatr runs a standard defensive wall set. Careful nature with a spread EV build EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. Torrent supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Feraligatr Moveset
- Earthquake
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Feraligatr cleanly, with Hydro Pump and Surf anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Feraligatr doesn't appear wild. Catch Totodile instead, it shows up but it's a rare spawn. Evolve it at level 30 to get Feraligatr. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
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 mixed attacker — base 105 Attack and 79 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Feraligatr appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Feraligatr spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A