Physical
Tank
570High
43Very Slow
CTier

Psychic moves don't affect Guzzlord at all — that's the advantage of Dark/Dragon typing. It works well under Trick Room. Known as the Junkivore Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.

Raw HP carries Guzzlord's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Junkivore Pokemon that yields 3 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.

Base Stats
570Pseudo
HP223
S
Attack101
B
Defense53
D
Sp. Atk97
B
Sp. Def53
D
Speed43
D
Total570
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Guzzlord yields +3 HP
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch45ChallengingSlow1.25M XP5.5m / 18'01"888kg / 1957.7 lbs257Base XP
Pokedex Entries

Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.

Ultra Sun

An unknown life-form called a UB. It may be constantly hungry—it is certainly always devouring something.

Ultra Moon

Guzzlord Weakness

Vulnerable

Guzzlord's Dark/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Fairy, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dragon moves. Fairy hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Guzzlord's overall bulk (223/53/53) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

4xCriticali
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
5Weak
6Resist
1Immune
Scorei-3
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
4x Fairy — Moonblast, Play Rough, Dazzling Gleam
Abilities
Beast BoostRaises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

You won't breed Guzzlord or evolve it further. This Dark/Dragon type brings 570 total stats right out of the encounter.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Guzzlord
#799Guzzlord
Does not evolve
Breeding
Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

Beastboost isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max HP and Attack EVs, Guzzlord fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Brave nature finishes the spread.

Best Build

Physical Tank
Ability
Beastboost
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Nature
Brave+ATK
EVs

Best Guzzlord Moveset

  • Dragon ClawSTAB
  • Gyro Ball
  • Knock OffSTAB
  • CrunchSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Level-up moves are just the starting point for Guzzlord. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Outrage and Dragon Rush into something with actual range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 1
Dragon Tail-6
609010Dragon
Lv 5
Stockpile
20Normal
Lv 5
Swallow
10Normal
Lv 10
Knock Off
6510020Dark
Lv 15
Stomp
6510020Normal
Lv 20
Stomping Tantrum
7510010Ground
Lv 25
Wide Guard+3
10Rock
Lv 30
Crunch
8010015Dark
Lv 35
Body Slam
8510015Normal
Lv 40
Gastro Acid
10010Poison
Lv 45
Hammer Arm
1009010Fighting
Lv 50
Heavy Slam
10010Steel
Lv 55
Dragon Rush
1007510Dragon
Lv 60
Belch
1209010Poison
Lv 65
Thrash
12010010Normal
Lv 70
Giga Impact
150905Normal

TM Moves

Src
TR17
Amnesia
20Psychic
TR99
Body Press
8010010Fighting
TR01
Body Slam
8510015Normal
TM43
Brick Break
7510015Fighting
TM97
Brutal Swing
6010020Dark
TM81
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TR32
Crunch
8010015Dark
TR58
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
TR47
Dragon Claw
8010015Dragon
TR62
Dragon Pulse
8510010Dragon
TM63
Drain Punch
7510010Fighting
TR10
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TR15
Fire Blast
110855Fire
TR02
Flamethrower
9010015Fire
TM59
Fling
10010Dark
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TR52
Gyro Ball
1005Steel
TR88
Heat Crash
10010Fire
TR36
Heat Wave
959010Fire
TR79
Heavy Slam
10010Steel
TR94
High Horsepower
959510Ground
TM08
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TR46
Iron Defense
15Steel
TR74
Iron Head
8010015Steel
TR31
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
TM01
Mega Kick
120755Normal
TM
Mega Punch
808520Normal
TR24
Outrage
12010010Dragon
TM57
Payback
5010010Dark
TR57
Poison Jab
8010020Poison
TM25
Protect+4
10Normal
TM21
Rest
10Psychic
TM22
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM48
Rock Tomb
609515Rock
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TM65
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TR22
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
TR78
Sludge Wave
9510010Poison
TM85
Snarl
559515Dark
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
7510010Ground
TR75
Stone Edge
100805Rock
TR20
Substitute
10Normal
TM23
Thief
6010025Dark

Egg Moves

Guzzlord doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Corrosive Gas
10040Poison
Tutor
Lash Out
751005Dark
Tutor
Steel Roller
1301005Steel

Guzzlord doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Sun or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.

Guzzlord is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Also found in:

  • We rate Guzzlord C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 570 BST, it fits the tank role. Base 223 HP stands out.

  • Watch for Mimikyu (Fairy), Kyurem (Ice), and Machamp (Fighting) when using Guzzlord. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Mimikyu is the most dangerous since Fairy moves deal 4x damage. Bug and Dragon-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Guzzlord has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

  • Guzzlord doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Dark/Dragon-type Pokemon with strong stats at 570 BST — no evolution needed.

  • Beast Boost raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon — that's the one you want on Guzzlord. It's the only ability Guzzlord has.

  • Base 43 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Guzzlord is a physical attacker with base 101 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.

  • Guzzlord can be found in Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Guzzlord joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

  • Gen IYYellow box art
    Yellow
  • Gen IRB
    Red & Blue box artRed & Blue box art
    Red & Blue
  • Gen IIGS
    Gold & Silver box artGold & Silver box art
    Gold & Silver
  • Gen IICCrystal box art
    Crystal
  • Gen IIIRS
    Ruby & Sapphire box artRuby & Sapphire box art
    Ruby & Sapphire
  • Gen IIIFRLG
    FireRed & LeafGreen box artFireRed & LeafGreen box art
    FireRed & LeafGreen
  • Gen IIIEEmerald box art
    Emerald
  • Gen IVPtPlatinum box art
    Platinum
  • Gen IVHGSS
    HeartGold & SoulSilver box artHeartGold & SoulSilver box art
    HeartGold & SoulSilver
  • Gen IVDP
    Diamond & Pearl box artDiamond & Pearl box art
    Diamond & Pearl
  • Gen VBW
    Black & White box artBlack & White box art
    Black & White
  • Gen VB2W2
    Black 2 & White 2 box artBlack 2 & White 2 box art
    Black 2 & White 2
  • Gen VIXY
    X & Y box artX & Y box art
    X & Y
  • Gen VIORAS
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box artOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box art
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
  • Gen VIIUSUM
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon box artUltra Sun & Ultra Moon box art
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • Gen VIISM
    Debut
    Sun & Moon box artSun & Moon box art
    Sun & Moon
  • Gen VIILGPE
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee box artLet's Go Pikachu & Eevee box art
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
  • Gen VIIISwSh
    Sword & Shield box artSword & Shield box art
    Sword & Shield
  • Gen VIIIPLALegends: Arceus box art
    Legends: Arceus
  • Gen VIIIBDSP
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box artBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box art
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
  • Gen IXSV
    Scarlet & Violet box artScarlet & Violet box art
    Scarlet & Violet
  • Gen IXLZALegends: Z-A box art
    Legends: Z-A