Stats & Training
Dewgong's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Attack eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
Its streamlined body has low resistance, and it swims around cold oceans at a speed of eight knots.
Its streamlined body has low resistance, and it swims around cold oceans at a speed of eight knots.
Dewgong Weakness
Dewgong's Water/Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x42-51% Vine Whip 2x28-34% | ||
 Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x38-45% Mega Drain 2x19-23% Absorb 2x13-17% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x58-70% Mega Drain 2x29-35% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x74-87% Mega Drain 2x36-43% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x41-48% Razor Leaf 2x32-39% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x41-48% Leaf Tornado 2x29-35% Vine Whip 2x25-30% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x32-39% Razor Leaf 2x25-30% Mega Drain 2x17-22% Absorb 2x10-13% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x56-67% Mega Drain 2x27-32% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x74-87% Mega Drain 2x34-41% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x71-84% Giga Drain 2x59-70% Needle Arm 2x47-55% Mega Drain 2x34-41% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x37-44% Razor Leaf 2x32-38% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Snivy builds →Leaf Blade 2x44-52% Energy Ball 2x39-47% Leaf Tornado 2x29-35% Vine Whip 2x24-29% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x77-91% Magical Leaf 2x53-63% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 2x50-60% Razor Leaf 2x49-57% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x53-63% Mega Drain 2x26-31% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x70-83% Mega Drain 2x33-39% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x69-81% Giga Drain 2x57-68% Needle Arm 2x46-55% Mega Drain 2x33-39% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x78-92% Magical Leaf 2x52-62% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
 Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Ferroseed builds →Energy Ball 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x14-17% Rollout 2x11-14% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x76-89% Energy Ball 2x48-57% Razor Leaf 2x47-55% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x52-62% Mega Drain 2x25-30% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x69-82% Mega Drain 2x33-39% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x78-92% Magical Leaf 2x53-62% Mega Drain 2x36-43% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Ferroseed builds →Energy Ball 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x14-16% Rollout 2x11-13% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x69-81% Energy Ball 2x60-72% Giga Drain 2x51-60% Magical Leaf 2x42-49% | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x70-83% Giga Drain 2x59-70% Rock Slide 2x42-49% Brick Break 2x42-49% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x77-91% Energy Ball 2x50-58% Razor Leaf 2x48-57% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x79-93% Magical Leaf 2x54-64% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Ferroseed builds →Energy Ball 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x14-17% Rollout 2x11-13% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x69-82% Energy Ball 2x60-71% Giga Drain 2x51-60% Magical Leaf 2x41-49% | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x71-84% Giga Drain 2x60-71% Rock Slide 2x42-50% Brick Break 2x42-50% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Leavanny builds →Leaf Storm 2x71-84% Leaf Blade 2x77-91% Energy Ball 2x49-58% Razor Leaf 2x48-56% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion can KO Dewgong with Close Combat (147-173%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (107-126%). Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 106-124%.
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x147-173%KO Stone Edge 2x123-145%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x107-126%KO Mach Punch 2x58-68% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x106-124%KO Flash Cannon47-55% Volt Switch 2x83-97% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x71-84% Bullet Seed 2x45-53% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Dewgong is the evolved form of Seel. Breeding produces Seel eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Seel gave Dewgong the biggest boost in HP (+25), bringing the total to 475 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dewgong to get Seel eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Disable, Encore, Fake Out and 12 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Dewgong Best Moveset
Icebody isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Dewgong fills the special attacker slot reliably. Timid nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Dewgong best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Drill Run
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Disable and Encore from the egg pool give Dewgong something extra. Pair those with Blizzard and Aqua Tail for STAB and Normal and Bug coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Dewgong in Black 2 & White 2
A handful of locations for Dewgong with decent spawn rates across mid-game water routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Dewgong in Black 2 & White 2
To get Dewgong, start by catching Seel through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 25-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SeelSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CaveCommonMidAnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CaveCommonMidAnySeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CaveCommonMidAnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CaveCommonMidAnyGiant Chasm - CaveBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.35-50 Ice30%LateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - CaveBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.35-50 Ice30%LateAnyGiant Chasm - CaveWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.35-50 Ice30%LateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - CaveWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.35-50 Ice30%LateAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.35-50 Ice30%LateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.35-50 Ice30%LateAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.35-50 Ice30%LateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.35-50 Ice30%LateAnySeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.35 CaveUncommonLateAnySeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.35 CaveUncommonLateAny
Step 2Dewgong ✓Seaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.30-40 CaveUncommonMidAnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.30-40 CaveUncommonMidAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - CaveBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.40-50 IceUncommonLateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - CaveWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.40-50 IceUncommonLateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.40-50 IceUncommonLateAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.40-50 IceUncommonLateAnyShaking spotor evolve from Seel (Step 1)
Dewgong Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Don't let Dewgong's 475 base stat total fool you. Thick Fat is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Ice Beam with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Thick Fat on Dewgong. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Dewgong also gets Hydration and Ice Body, but they don't compare.
In Black 2 & White 2, Dewgong fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 70 Sp. Atk. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black 2 & White 2, Dewgong has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Grass, and Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Dewgong has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 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
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