Skrelp is technically a pre-evolution of Dragalge, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Adaptability boosts same-type moves from 1.5x to 2x damage, adding extra value. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
It drifts in the ocean, blending in with floating seaweed. When other Pokémon come to feast on the seaweed, Skrelp feasts on them instead.
Skrelp looks like a piece of rotten seaweed, so it can blend in with seaweed drifting on the ocean and avoid being detected by enemies.
Skrelp Weakness
GoodType-wise, Skrelp takes extra damage from Electric, Ground, and Psychic. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Skrelp easily with 60 breeding partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Acid Armor, Dragon Tail, Haze and 1 more to offspring.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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 isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Dragalge to unlock its full potential. At 320 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Skrelp evolves into Dragalge at level 48. Skrelp is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Adaptability on Skrelp. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Skrelp also gets Poison Point and Poison Touch, but they don't compare.
Skrelp fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 60 Attack). Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Skrelp appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Skrelp has appeared in 7 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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 VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
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