Special
Balanced
44Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Bulk defines Dragalge's stat line. Sp. Def and Sp. Atk anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.

Base Stats
Above
HP65
C
Attack75
C
Defense90
B
Sp. Atk97
B
Sp. Def123
A
Speed44
D
Total494
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging55 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.8 m
Weight81.5 kg
Base XP173
Abilities
Poison PointPopular
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Poison Touch
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
AdaptabilityHAPopular
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpD+2Spe
Special Defense training target
Pokedex Entries

Using a liquid poison, Dragalge indiscriminately attacks anything that wanders into its territory. This poison can corrode the undersides of boats.

Dragalge Weakness

Dragalge's Poison/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Ground, Psychic, and Dragon. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Dragalge's special bulk (base 123 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.

Dragalge Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ice, Ground, Psychic, Dragon
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Electric, Fighting, Poison, Bug
0.25x (Resist)Grass
Type ChartAvg
4Weak
7Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
0xImmune
None
How to Beat Dragalge in Scarlet & Violet (Best Counters)
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
S
Available Moves
Moves
  • Dragon ClawLv. 42
  • DigLv. 52
  • Dragon BreathLv. 1
  • BulldozeLv. 18
Damage vs Dragalge
Dragon Claw 2x
91-107%KO
Dig 2x
91-107%KO
Dragon Breath 2x
36-43%
Bulldoze 2x
69-81%
View Garchomp builds →

Scarlet & Violet Evolution

Evolved from Skrelp. Dragalge is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+63 over Skrelp), and Dragalge peaks at 494 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Skrelp
PoisonWater
Dragalge
PoisonDragon
HP
50
65+15
ATK
60
75+15
DEF
60
90+30
SP.ATK
60
97+37
SP.DEF
60
123+63
SPE
30
44+14
BST
320D-Tier
494C-Tier+174
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Dragalge to get Skrelp eggs easily using 65 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Dragon Tail, Haze and 1 more.

Egg Groups
DragonWater1
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
4moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosazumarillcharizardkingdrasceptileflygonmiloticnoivernblastoisegolduckferaligatrswampert

Scarlet & Violet Dragalge Best Moveset

Flip Turn keeps your team's momentum going. Dragalge doesn't need to stay in long, Dragalgite provides extra utility and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs make every visit count. Draco Meteor threatens on the way out. Poison Point adds passive value.

Best Build

Highly recommended
Ability
Poison Point
Item
Dragalgite
Best Nature for Dragalge
Modest+SPA

Dragalge best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Doubles Special Tank Moveset

  • Draco MeteorSTAB
  • Flip Turn
  • Sludge WaveSTAB
  • Sludge BombSTAB

Moves

You'll want to breed for Acid Armor and Dragon Tail on Dragalge. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage, they expand what Dragalge can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Acid
D4010030Poison
Lv 1
Smokescreen
D10020Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
D4010025Water
Lv 15
Tail Whip
D10030Normal
Lv 20
Double Team
15Normal
Lv 25
Poison Tail
5010025Poison
Lv 30
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
Lv 35
Toxic
C9010Poison
Lv 40
Dragon Pulse
A8510010Dragon
Lv 45
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Lv 52
Sludge Bomb
S9010010Poison
Lv 59
Hydro Pump
C110805Water
Lv 66
Outrage
B12010010Dragon

TM Moves

TM
TM13
Acid Spray
D4010020Poison
TM22
Chilling Water
D5010020Water
TM169
Draco Meteor
S130905Dragon
TM115
Dragon Pulse
A8510010Dragon
TM47
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM25
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM196
Flip Turn
S6010020Water
TM158
Focus Blast
B120705Fighting
TM152
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM102
Gunk Shot
C120805Poison
TM174
Haze
B30Ice
TM142
Hydro Pump
C110805Water
TM163
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM34
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
TM110
Liquidation
C8510010Water
TM35
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
TM05
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
TM209
Muddy Water
B908510Water
TM156
Outrage
B12010010Dragon
TM127
Play Rough
C909010Fairy
TM26
Poison Tail
5010025Poison
TM07
Protect+4
A10Normal
TM50
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM85
Rest
C5Psychic
TM188
Scald
S8010015Water
TM200
Scale Shot
D259020Dragon
TM06
Scary Face
C10010Normal
TM114
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM70
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM148
Sludge Bomb
S9010010Poison
TM214
Sludge Wave
A9510010Poison
TM52
Snowscape
C10Ice
TM177
Spite
10010Ghost
TM103
Substitute
C10Normal
TM123
Surf
C9010015Water
TM01
Take Down
D908520Normal
TM171
Tera Blast
B8010010Normal
TM18
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM166
Thunder
C1107010Electric
TM126
Thunderbolt
B9010015Electric
TM175
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM91
Toxic Spikes
A20Poison
TM45
Venoshock
C6510010Poison
TM11
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
TM77
Waterfall
C8010015Water
TM208
Whirlpool
D358515Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Acid Armor
C20Poison
Egg
Dragon Tail-6
C609010Dragon
Egg
Haze
B30Ice
Egg
Twister
4010020Dragon

Tutor Moves

Dragalge can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Dragalge in Scarlet & Violet

A solid number of locations for Dragalge with moderate rates across endgame 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 Dragalge in Scarlet & Violet

To get Dragalge, start by catching Skrelp through walking encounters at Lv. 34-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Skrelp
    Step 1Catch Skrelp
    Casseroya Lake - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Water
    36%Late
    East Paldean Sea - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Water
    36%Late
    East Province (Area One) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    East Province (Area Three) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    East Province (Area Two) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    Glaseado Mountain
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Cave
    36%Late
    North Paldean Sea - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Water
    36%Late
    North Province (Area One) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    North Province (Area Three) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    South Paldean Sea - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Water
    36%Late
    South Province (Area Five) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    South Province (Area Four) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    South Province (Area One) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    South Province (Area Six) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    West Paldean Sea - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Water
    36%Late
    West Province (Area One) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
    West Province (Area Two) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.34-52 Route
    36%Late
  2. Dragalge
    Step 2Dragalge
    Casseroya Lake - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Water
    8%Post
    East Paldean Sea - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Water
    8%Post
    East Province (Area One) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    East Province (Area Three) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    East Province (Area Two) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    Glaseado Mountain
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Cave
    8%Post
    North Paldean Sea - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Water
    8%Post
    North Province (Area One) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    North Province (Area Three) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    South Paldean Sea - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Water
    8%Post
    South Province (Area Five) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    South Province (Area Four) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    South Province (Area One) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    South Province (Area Six) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    West Paldean Sea - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Water
    8%Post
    West Province (Area One) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    West Province (Area Two) - Ocean
    Overworld Lv.48-65 Route
    8%Post
    or evolve from Skrelp (Step 1)

Dragalge Guide

  • In Scarlet & Violet, Adaptability changes the entire equation for Dragalge. The 494 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Draco Meteor with Dragalgite is the standard set.

  • Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, but Dragalge does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Dragalge hits 594 BST.

  • In Scarlet & Violet, watch for Cloyster (Ice), Swampert (Ground), and Gardevoir (Psychic) when using Dragalge. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dragon-type attackers are also a problem.

  • Adaptability is what you want on Dragalge. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Poison Point, Poison Touch) work on paper but Adaptability is what makes Dragalge worth using.

  • Base 44 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Dragalge is a special attacker with base 97 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Since debuting in X & Y, Dragalge has appeared in 7 titles over 5 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

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