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 usually moves slowly, but it goes at blinding speed when it attacks and bites prey.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 63 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Crunch, Dragon Claw and 8 more.
Lum Berry buys the setup turn. Feraligatr clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Waterfall and the remaining moves. Adamant nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Best Feraligatr Moveset
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
No wild encounters for Feraligatr in Platinum. 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 Platinum
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.
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