Skrelp's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Sp. Def EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Skrelp evades its enemies by hiding amid drifting seaweed. It eats rotten seaweed to create its poison.
This Pokémon is a poor swimmer. If it’s caught in a fierce storm, it will sometimes get washed far away and become unable to return to its home.
Type-wise, Skrelp takes extra damage from Electric, Ground, and Psychic. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
Garchomp can KO Skrelp with Earthquake (116-137%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (126-148%). Espeon's Psyshock also KOs at 85-100%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skrelp View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skrelp View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x126-148%KO Volt Switch 2x98-116%KO Shadow Ball37-44% | ||
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skrelp View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skrelp View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x108-127%KO Knock Off35-41% Close Combat22-25% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skrelp View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x60-71% Shadow Ball34-40% Thunderbolt 2x77-91% | ||
Skrelp evolves into Dragalge. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 174 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Skrelp easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups.
Adaptability and Eviolite give Skrelp staying power beyond its evolution stage. Modest nature boosts Sp. Atk, spread EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Skrelp best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Pivot Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Sludge Bomb
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Dragon Tail
- Venoshock
- Whirlpool
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunderbolt
- Muddy Water
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Sludge Bomb
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Dragon Tail
- Venoshock
- Whirlpool
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunderbolt
- Muddy Water
- Protect
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Moves
TMs define Skrelp's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Gunk Shot and Hydro Pump, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Skrelp develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Sludge Bomb and Hydro Pump show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
The egg pool carries weight here. Acid Armor and Dragon Tail aren't available any other way for Skrelp, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Gunk Shot and Hydro Pump for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Acid Armor and Haze aren't available any other way for Skrelp, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Gunk Shot and Hydro Pump for solid options.
17 encounter spots for Skrelp at high spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Skrelp in Scarlet & Violet
Skrelp shows up in 17 walking spots from Lv. 34-52. Plenty of options, and the list is sorted so the highest-rate locations at each progression stage come first.
Skrelp can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Y, Omega Ruby, or Shield instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Finding Skrelp at moderate rates takes patience. 45 spots are available in late-game water routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Skrelp in Sword & Shield
Skrelp isn't a quick catch. 45 surfing encounters from Lv. 40-45 with slim rates across the board. Commit to one spot instead of jumping between areas.
Skrelp doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Y, Omega Ruby, or Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Skrelp evolves into Dragalge at level 48. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 320 BST.
Skrelp evolves into Dragalge at level 48. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Skrelp does the job early-game if you need a Poison/Water type on your team. Evolve it into Dragalge before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Skrelp is catchable across 7 games. Debuted in Legends: Z-A and most recently available in X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Introduced in X & Y, Skrelp has appeared in 7 games across 5 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 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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
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