In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 as a support. Rest with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Dewgong weak to?

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Dewgong fills the support 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 are the best moves for Dewgong?

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, run Rest, Ice Beam, Raindance, and Toxic on Dewgong. Rest is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.

Dewgong - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Support

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 FatRare

Halves damage from fire and ice moves.

HydrationTop Pick

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Ice BodyHANot in game

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

Its streamlined body has little drag in water. The colder the temperature, the friskier it gets.

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 IV 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 81-96% Energy Ball 2x 63-74% Vine Whip 2x 40-47% Bullet Seed 2x 22-27% View Carnivine builds →
Tangela Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Ancient PowerLv. 33 Vine WhipLv. 19 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 89-105%KO Energy Ball 2x 66-78% Ancient Power 2x 30-36% Vine Whip 2x 26-31% View Tangela builds →
Weepinbell GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 39 Vine WhipLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 78-92% Energy Ball 2x 59-69% Razor Leaf 2x 43-51% Vine Whip 2x 36-43% View Weepinbell builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 37 Mega DrainLv. 21 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 70-83% Energy Ball 2x 53-63% Giga Drain 2x 46-54% Mega Drain 2x 25-29% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 53-63% Energy Ball 2x 40-47% Magical Leaf 2x 28-34% Razor Leaf 2x 28-34% View Chikorita builds →

HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 131 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Disable, Encore, Fake Out and 9 more.

Egg Groups

GroundWater1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

12moves

Breed With (best first)

HeartGold & SoulSilver Dewgong Best Moveset

max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Calm nature turn Dewgong into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn for the long game, and Rest handles sustain. Hydration fills in the gaps.

Best Build

Experimental

Wall

Ability

Hydration

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Dewgong

Calm+SPD

Dewgong best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

SpA

SpD

Wall Moveset

RestRecovery
Ice BeamSTAB
Rain DanceSTAB
ToxicUtility

Recommended Teammates

KingdraGood

LudicoloGood

ZapdosGood

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

D7510015Bug

Lv 3

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 7

Signal Beam

D7510015Bug

Lv 11

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Lv 13

Encore

C—1005Normal

Lv 17

Ice Shard+1

D4010030Ice

Lv 21

Rest

S——10Psychic

Lv 23

Aqua Ring

———20Water

Lv 27

Aurora Beam

—6510020Ice

Lv 31

Aqua Jet+1

D4010020Water

Lv 33

Brine

C6510010Water

Lv 34

Sheer Cold

——305Ice

Lv 37

Take Down

—908520Normal

Lv 41

Dive

C8010010Water

Lv 43

Aqua Tail

C909010Water

Lv 47

Ice Beam

S9510010Ice

Lv 51

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM72

Avalanche-4

C6010010Ice

TM14

Blizzard

C120705Ice

TM55

Brine

C6510010Water

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

S9510010Ice

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

S——5Water

TM44

Rest

S——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

A9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

A—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

HM07

Waterfall

C8010015Water

HM05

Whirlpool

D358515Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Disable

——8020Normal

Egg

Encore

C—1005Normal

Egg

Fake Out+3

D4010010Normal

Egg

Horn Drill

——305Normal

Egg

Icicle Spear

—2510030Ice

Egg

Lick

—2010030Ghost

Egg

Perish Song

D——5Normal

Egg

Signal Beam

D7510015Bug

Egg

Slam

—807520Normal

Egg

Spit Up

——10010Normal

Egg

Stockpile

———20Normal

Egg

Swallow

———10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Aqua Tail

C909010Water

Tutor

Dive

C8010010Water

Tutor

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Signal Beam

D7510015Bug

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Reminder Moves

Rem

Water Sport

———15Water

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Dewgong in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Dewgong appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.

Where To Catch Dewgong in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Seel is your first catch on the way to Dewgong. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 10-40 across 24 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Seel
Route 47
HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Route
CommonEarly
Route 47
SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Route
CommonEarly
Seafoam Islands - B4F
HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.30-40 Water
60%Mid
Seafoam Islands - B4F
SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.30-40 Water
60%Mid
Whirl Islands - 1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 Water
UncommonMid
Whirl Islands - 1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 Water
UncommonMid
Whirl Islands - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 Water
UncommonMid
Whirl Islands - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 Water
UncommonMid
Whirl Islands - B2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 Water
UncommonMid
Whirl Islands - B2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 Water
UncommonMid
Whirl Islands - B3F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.23-25 Water
UncommonMid
Whirl Islands - B3F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.23-25 Water
UncommonMid
Seafoam Islands - B1F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.32-34 Water
CommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B1F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.32-34 Water
CommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B2F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.33-35 Water
CommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B2F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.33-35 Water
CommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B4F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.34 Water
UncommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B4F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.34 Water
UncommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B3F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.34 Water
UncommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B3F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.34 Water
UncommonLate
Train until Level 34
Step 2Dewgong ✓
Seafoam Islands - B3F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.35-36 Water
UncommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B3F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.35-36 Water
UncommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B4F
HeartGoldGrass Lv.37-38 Water
UncommonLate
Seafoam Islands - B4F
SoulSilverGrass Lv.37-38 Water
UncommonLate
or evolve from Seel (Step 1)

Dewgong Guide

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 as a support. Rest with Leftovers is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Dewgong fills the support 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, run Rest, Ice Beam, Raindance, and Toxic on Dewgong. Rest is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.

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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Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Move Moves Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Dewgong Razor Leaf 2x 41-49% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves Vine WhipLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Vine Whip 2x 41-49% View Bellsprout builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Upcoming Move Moves SparkLv. 15 Learns Spark at Level 15 View Plusle builds →
Minun Electric	D
Upcoming Move Moves SparkLv. 15 Learns Spark at Level 15 View Minun builds →
Meditite FightingPsychic	D
Upcoming Move Moves Force PalmLv. 29 Learns Force Palm at Level 29 View Meditite builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Vine Whip 2x 42-51% Bullet Seed 2x 25-31% View Carnivine builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Bullet Seed 2x 17-20% Absorb 2x 17-20% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Razor LeafLv. 6 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Razor Leaf 2x 34-41% Bullet Seed 2x 17-20% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Vine Whip 2x 34-41% Bullet Seed 2x 20-25% View Bellsprout builds →
Paras BugGrass	D
TM Move Moves Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Bullet Seed 2x 20-25% View Paras builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 88-104%KO Energy Ball 2x 67-79% Vine Whip 2x 42-50% Bullet Seed 2x 24-29% View Carnivine builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 78-92% Energy Ball 2x 60-71% Bullet Seed 2x 17-21% Absorb 2x 17-21% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 56-67% Energy Ball 2x 46-54% Magical Leaf 2x 31-38% Razor Leaf 2x 31-38% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 74-88% Energy Ball 2x 56-67% Vine Whip 2x 35-42% Bullet Seed 2x 21-25% View Bellsprout builds →
Paras BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Brick BreakTM31 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 56-67% Energy Ball 2x 42-50% Brick Break 2x 35-42% Bullet Seed 2x 21-25% View Paras builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 84-100%KO Energy Ball 2x 64-76% Vine Whip 2x 40-48% Bullet Seed 2x 25-31% View Carnivine builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 21 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 76-90% Energy Ball 2x 59-69% Mega Drain 2x 29-34% Bullet Seed 2x 17-21% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 55-66% Energy Ball 2x 44-52% Magical Leaf 2x 29-34% Razor Leaf 2x 32-38% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 70-83% Energy Ball 2x 52-62% Vine Whip 2x 34-41% Bullet Seed 2x 20-24% View Bellsprout builds →
Paras BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 52-62% Energy Ball 2x 40-48% Brick Break 2x 34-41% Rock Smash 2x 20-23% View Paras builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 81-96% Energy Ball 2x 62-74% Vine Whip 2x 38-45% Bullet Seed 2x 24-28% View Carnivine builds →
Oddish GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 21 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 72-85% Energy Ball 2x 55-65% Mega Drain 2x 26-31% Bullet Seed 2x 14-17% View Oddish builds →
Chikorita Grass	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 20 Razor LeafLv. 6 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 53-62% Energy Ball 2x 41-48% Magical Leaf 2x 28-34% Razor Leaf 2x 28-34% View Chikorita builds →
Bellsprout GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 67-79% Energy Ball 2x 53-62% Vine Whip 2x 33-40% Bullet Seed 2x 19-23% View Bellsprout builds →
Paras BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallTM53 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Dewgong Solar Beam 2x 50-59% Energy Ball 2x 38-45% Brick Break 2x 33-40% Rock Smash 2x 19-23% View Paras builds →

Infernape FireFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves Close Combat U Turn Grass Knot Fire Blast Damage vs Dewgong Close Combat 2x 105-124%KO U Turn 21-24% Fire Blast 21-25% View Infernape builds →
Zapdos ElectricFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves ThunderboltSTAB RoostRecovery Hidden Power Ice Heat Wave Damage vs Dewgong Thunderbolt 2x 46-55% Heat Wave 16-19% View Zapdos builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Toxic Spikes Hidden Power Fire SpikesHazard Sleep Powder View Roserade builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Dewgong Earthquake 29-35% Stone Edge 2x 89-105%KO View Aerodactyl builds →