Stats & Training
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.
Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
An unknown life-form called a UB. It may be constantly hungry—it is certainly always devouring something.
Guzzlord Weakness
Guzzlord's Dark/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Fairy, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dragon. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fairy |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
In Sword & Shield, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Guzzlord for 46-54%. Weavile deals 35-41% with Ice Shard.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Guzzlord View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch17-20% Knock Off9-11% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Guzzlord View Garchomp builds →Earthquake46-54% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Guzzlord View Weavile builds →Knock Off14-17% Ice Shard 2x35-41% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Guzzlord View Clefable builds →Moonblast 4x112-132%KO Knock Off4-5% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Guzzlord View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x86-101%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
You won't breed Guzzlord or evolve it further. This Dark/Dragon type brings 570 total stats right out of the encounter. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sword & Shield Guzzlord Best Moveset
Beastboost helps Guzzlord stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, spread EVs for the right balance, and Crunch as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Guzzlord best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Crunch
- Dragon Claw
- Iron Tail
- Gastro Acid
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Draco Meteor
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Heavy Slam
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Guzzlord in Sword & Shield
Guzzlord Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Guzzlord C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 570 BST, it fits the tank role. Crunch with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
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.
For Sword & Shield, Guzzlord has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Guzzlord joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves