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.
In snow, the pure white coat covering its body obscures it from predators.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x88-104%KO Sky Uppercut 2x77-91% Brick Break 2x68-80% Rock Slide 2x45-53% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x66-78% Dynamic Punch 2x80-95% Submission 2x65-76% Brick Break 2x60-71% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x114-135%KO Wood Hammer 2x96-113%KO Solar Beam 2x105-124%KO Energy Ball 2x79-93% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Leaf Blade 2x80-95% Energy Ball 2x66-78% Low Sweep 2x39-46% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Tirtouga builds →Stone Edge 2x69-82% Rock Slide 2x52-62% Ancient Power 2x27-33% Rock Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Dewgong with Close Combat (96-114%). Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt also KOs at 96-114%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x96-114%KO Stone Edge 2x54-63% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x96-114%KO Volt Switch 2x75-89% Dazzling Gleam43-50% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dewgong View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x184-217%KO Stone Edge 2x154-181%KO Earthquake51-60% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Disable, Encore and 14 more.
Sun & Moon Dewgong Best Moveset
Hydration isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Damprock for extra utility and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs, Dewgong fills the special attacker slot reliably. Modest nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Dewgong best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Rain Dance
- Surf
- Disable
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Encore
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Belch and Disable from the egg pool give Dewgong something extra. Pair those with Blizzard and Aqua Tail for STAB and coverage across 7 types 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 Sun & Moon
Dewgong Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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. Raindance with Damprock is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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
- 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
Winds & Waves