Naganadel Best Moveset
Poison/Dragon at 127 Sp. Atk and 121 Speed with AbilityBeast Boost snowballing Sp. Atk or Speed after each KO. The moveset hits fast and hard with dual TermStab that covers most of the format. MoveNasty Plot adds +2 Sp. Atk for explosive turns. S-tier because the offensive ceiling keeps rising.
Poison/Dragon with Beast Boost raising Speed after each KO in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Nasty Plot boosted 127 Sp. Atk, and every KO made it faster. Banned from standard play.
Best Moves
Best Build
Naganadel best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Wave
- Draco Meteor
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Two gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Beast Boost Speed snowballing was too consistent. One Nasty Plot plus one KO made Naganadel unstoppable.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Wave
- Nasty Plot
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Naganadel Weakness
Naganadel is weak to Ice, Ground, Psychic, and Dragon. 7 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Naganadel leans toward special offense (base 127 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ground, Psychic, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Fighting, Poison, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
What is Naganadel Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Naganadel
Yveltal deals 52-61% with Dark Pulse.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemPower Herb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Naganadel View Eternatus builds →Sludge Bomb24-28% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDarkaura ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Naganadel View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse52-61% Sucker Punch38-44% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Naganadel View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-9% Scald6-8% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPowerconstruct ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Zygarde builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureCareful Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Naganadel View Corviknight builds →U Turn10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Naganadel View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x99-116%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Naganadel View Galvantula builds →Thunder22-26% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityAdaptability ItemLucarionite NatureJolly Moves View Lucario-Mega builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrimordialsea ItemBlueorb NatureTimid Moves View Kyogre-Primal builds →
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Evolution
Naganadel evolved from Poipole after learning Dragon Pulse, landing at 540 stats as a Poison/Dragon type. Breeding isn't in the picture. Evolving from Poipole gave Naganadel the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+54), bringing the total to 540 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Naganadel
White-and-gold Naganadel looks like an Ultra Beast that evolved in a completely different dimension. The pale body with gold accents trades the purple poison dragon for something almost angelic, which is a wild pivot for a venomous wyvern. Full identity swap, and it lands perfectly.
Shiny Naganadel Odds & Hunting Methods
2 of 2 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Naganadel
No wild encounters for Naganadel in Sword & Shield, and none of the games below can send Poipole to Sword & Shield directly. The encounter info below covers where it appears.
How to Obtain Naganadel in SwSh
Step 1Obtain PoipoleLATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Ultra Megalopolis · Gift from Ultra Recon Squad. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Naganadel ✓
You're getting Poipole first, not Naganadel. Poipole appears as a gift in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Naganadel in USUM
Step 2Naganadel ✓
Base Stats
Naganadel's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, HP pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
One kind of Ultra Beast, it fires a glowing, venomous liquid from its needles. This liquid is also immensely adhesive.
Naganadel Guide
Naganadel plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Naganadel pairs best with Zacian Crowned, Yveltal, and Groudon Primal. Zacian Crowned has Decent synergy and covers what Naganadel can't handle on its own.
Timid is the go-to nature for Naganadel. That's +Speed / -Attack. Pair it with 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Naganadel has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
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