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.
It has gobbled mountains and swallowed whole buildings, according to reports. It’s one of the Ultra Beasts.
A dangerous Ultra Beast, it appears to be eating constantly, but for some reason its droppings have never been found.
Guzzlord Weakness
VulnerableGuzzlord'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.
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
Beastboost helps Guzzlord stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max HP and Attack EVs for the right balance, and Dark Pulse as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Best Guzzlord Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Knock Off
- Draco Meteor
- Heavy Slam
Recommended Teammates
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Guzzlord picks up Belch and Iron Tail along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 9 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Guzzlord appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations
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 IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
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 VIISMDebut
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