In Black & White, 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.

What is Dewgong weak to?

In Black & White, watch for Raikou (Electric), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Dewgong. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

What is the best ability for Dewgong?

In Black & White, 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.

What role does Dewgong play in battle?

In Black & White, 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.

What counters Dewgong?

For Black & White, 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.

Dewgong - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

CTier

70Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP90

Attack70

Defense80

Sp. Atk70

Sp. Def95

Speed70

Total475

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging75 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.7 m

Weight120.0 kg

Base XP166

Abilities

Thick FatPopular

Halves damage from fire and ice moves.

Hydration

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Ice BodyHAPopular

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice to ½x

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+2Spe

Special Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

In snow, the pure white coat covering its body obscures it from predators.

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.

Dewgong Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Water
0.25x (Resist)	Ice

Type ChartVulnerable

4Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-5

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass Fighting Rock

½xResist

Water

¼xResist

Ice

0xImmune

None

STAB (6)

Fire Ground Rock Grass Flying Dragon

How to Beat Dewgong in Black & White (Best Counters)

Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Smack DownLv. 31 Damage vs Dewgong Rock Slide 2x 51-61% Ancient Power 2x 28-34% Rock Tomb 2x 43-50% Smack Down 2x 36-42% View Tirtouga builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 ThunderboltTM24 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 6 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 34-40% Thunderbolt 2x 16-20% Rock Smash 2x 14-17% Rollout 2x 10-13% View Ferroseed builds →
Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Solar BeamTM22 Sacred SwordLv. 42 Giga DrainLv. 37 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Blast 2x 80-94% Solar Beam 2x 80-94% Sacred Sword 2x 69-82% Giga Drain 2x 51-61% View Virizion builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 37 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dewgong Rock Slide 2x 34-40% Ancient Power 2x 41-48% Rock Tomb 2x 27-31% Rock Smash 2x 13-15% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Mega DrainLv. 36 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dewgong Rock Slide 2x 53-63% Rock Tomb 2x 43-50% Mega Drain 2x 13-15% Rock Smash 2x 20-24% View Kabuto builds →

Black & White 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

2 Forms

#086Seel

Level 34

#087Dewgong

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Seel

Water

Dewgong

WaterIce

90+25

ATK

70+25

DEF

80+25

SP.ATK

70+25

SP.DEF

95+25

SPE

70+25

BST

325D-Tier

475C-Tier+150

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

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.

Egg Groups

GroundWater1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

15moves

Breed With (best first)

Black & White 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

Experimental

Special Sweeper

Ability

Ice Body

Item

Life OrbPOWER

Best Nature for Dewgong

Timid+SPE

Dewgong best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

SpA

Spe

Special Sweeper Moveset

Ice BeamSTAB
SurfSTAB
Drill Run
Signal Beam

Recommended Teammates

VanilluxeGood

WalreinGood

AbomasnowDecent

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

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Lv 1

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Lv 1

Signal Beam

A7510015Bug

Lv 3

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 7

Signal Beam

A7510015Bug

Lv 11

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Lv 13

Encore

C—1005Normal

Lv 17

Ice Shard+1

D4010030Ice

Lv 21

Rest

C——10Psychic

Lv 23

Aqua Ring

D——20Water

Lv 27

Aurora Beam

—6510020Ice

Lv 31

Aqua Jet+1

B4010020Water

Lv 33

Brine

C6510010Water

Lv 34

Sheer Cold

——305Ice

Lv 39

Take Down

—908520Normal

Lv 45

Dive

C8010010Water

Lv 49

Aqua Tail

C909010Water

Lv 55

Ice Beam

A9510010Ice

Lv 61

Safeguard

D——25Normal

Lv 65

Hail

———10Ice

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

B120705Ice

HM06

Dive

C8010010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM49

Echoed Voice

—4010015Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM79

Frost Breath

B609010Ice

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

A9510010Ice

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

A9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010010Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

HM05

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Disable

D—10020Normal

Egg

Encore

C—1005Normal

Egg

Fake Out+3

B4010010Normal

Egg

Horn Drill

——305Normal

Egg

Icicle Spear

—2510030Ice

Egg

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

Egg

Lick

—2010030Ghost

Egg

Perish Song

D——5Normal

Egg

Signal Beam

A7510015Bug

Egg

Slam

—807520Normal

Egg

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Egg

Spit Up

——10010Normal

Egg

Stockpile

D——20Normal

Egg

Swallow

D——10Normal

Egg

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

Tutor Moves

Dewgong can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Rem

Water Sport

———15Water

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Avalanche-4

C6010010Ice

Gen 3

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 4

Whirlpool

D358515Water

How to Get Dewgong in Black & White

decent spawn rates for Dewgong across 4 locations in late-game water routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Dewgong in Black & White

The path to Dewgong starts with Seel at Lv. 25-70 via surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Seel
Giant Chasm - Cave
BlackSurfing on water Lv.25-60 Ice
30%Mid
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Cave
BlackSurfing on water Lv.25-55 Ice
30%Mid
Any
Giant Chasm - Cave
WhiteSurfing on water Lv.25-60 Ice
30%Mid
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Cave
WhiteSurfing on water Lv.25-55 Ice
30%Mid
Any
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
WhiteSurfing on water Lv.25-60 Ice
30%Mid
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
WhiteSurfing on water Lv.25-55 Ice
30%Mid
Any
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
BlackSurfing on water Lv.25-60 Ice
30%Mid
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
BlackSurfing on water Lv.25-55 Ice
30%Mid
Any
Train until Level 34
Step 2Dewgong ✓
Giant Chasm - Cave
BlackSurfing on water Lv.35-70 Ice
UncommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Cave
WhiteSurfing on water Lv.35-70 Ice
UncommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
BlackSurfing on water Lv.35-70 Ice
UncommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
WhiteSurfing on water Lv.35-70 Ice
UncommonLate
AnyShaking spot
or evolve from Seel (Step 1)

Dewgong Guide

In Black & White, 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 & White, watch for Raikou (Electric), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Dewgong. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.
In Black & White, 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 & White, 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 & White, 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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Pansage Grass	D
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Move Moves Vine WhipLv. 10 Damage vs Dewgong Vine Whip 2x 28-34% View Pansage builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Move Moves Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Dewgong Vine Whip 2x 28-34% View Snivy builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Learns Brick Break at Level 20 View Scraggy builds →

Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Dewgong Ancient Power 2x 31-38% Rollout 2x 24-29% View Tirtouga builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Dewgong Ancient Power 2x 39-46% Rock Throw 2x 53-63% View Archen builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Move Moves RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Dewgong Rollout 2x 17-21% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 6 Damage vs Dewgong Absorb 2x 8-11% View Kabuto builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves Leaf TornadoLv. 16 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Dewgong Leaf Tornado 2x 31-38% Vine Whip 2x 28-33% View Snivy builds →

Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Dewgong Ancient Power 2x 31-37% Rock Smash 2x 21-25% Rollout 2x 25-30% View Tirtouga builds →
Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Solar BeamTM22 Magical LeafLv. 13 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Blast 2x 84-100%KO Solar Beam 2x 84-100%KO Magical Leaf 2x 43-52% Rock Smash 2x 35-41% View Virizion builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 75-89% Mega Drain 2x 27-33% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 98-115%KO Mega Drain 2x 35-41% View Lilligant builds →
Swadloon BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Razor LeafLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 56-67% Razor Leaf 2x 37-44% View Swadloon builds →

Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Dewgong Ancient Power 2x 30-35% Rock Tomb 2x 43-52% Rock Smash 2x 19-24% Rollout 2x 24-29% View Tirtouga builds →
Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Solar BeamTM22 Magical LeafLv. 13 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Blast 2x 78-94% Solar Beam 2x 78-94% Magical Leaf 2x 41-48% Rock Smash 2x 32-39% View Virizion builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 71-84% Mega Drain 2x 27-32% View Whimsicott builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Dewgong Rock Tomb 2x 27-32% Rock Smash 2x 12-15% Rollout 2x 16-19% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 AbsorbLv. 6 Damage vs Dewgong Rock Tomb 2x 43-52% Rock Smash 2x 19-24% Absorb 2x 9-11% View Kabuto builds →

Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Smack DownLv. 31 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dewgong Ancient Power 2x 28-34% Rock Tomb 2x 42-51% Smack Down 2x 36-42% Rock Smash 2x 19-23% View Tirtouga builds →
Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Solar BeamTM22 Magical LeafLv. 13 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dewgong Focus Blast 2x 81-96% Solar Beam 2x 81-96% Magical Leaf 2x 42-51% Rock Smash 2x 33-40% View Virizion builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 72-85% Mega Drain 2x 26-31% View Whimsicott builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Dewgong Rock Tomb 2x 28-34% Rock Smash 2x 12-15% Rollout 2x 16-20% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 AbsorbLv. 6 Damage vs Dewgong Rock Tomb 2x 42-51% Rock Smash 2x 21-25% Absorb 2x 8-9% View Kabuto builds →

Terrakion RockFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Close Combat Stone Edge Quick Attack X Scissor Damage vs Dewgong Close Combat 2x 147-173%KO Stone Edge 2x 123-145%KO View Terrakion builds →
Conkeldurr Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Drain Punch Mach Punch Ice Punch Thunder Punch Damage vs Dewgong Drain Punch 2x 107-126%KO Mach Punch 2x 58-68% View Conkeldurr builds →
Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves Hidden Power Fire ThunderboltSTAB Flash Cannon Volt Switch Damage vs Dewgong Thunderbolt 2x 106-124%KO Flash Cannon 47-55% Volt Switch 2x 83-97% View Magnezone builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Mach Punch Bullet Seed Swords Dance Low Sweep Damage vs Dewgong Mach Punch 2x 71-84% Bullet Seed 2x 45-53% View Breloom builds →