Stats & Training
Drampa's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The mountains it calls home are nearly two miles in height. On rare occasions, it descends to play with the children living in the towns below.
Drampa is a kind and friendly Pokémon—up until it’s angered. When that happens, it stirs up a gale and flattens everything around.
Drampa Weakness
Drampa is weak to Ice, Fighting, Dragon, and Fairy. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x33-40% Fairy Wind 2x25-31% | ||
 Milcery Fairy | D | |
 Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Ralts builds →Draining Kiss 2x30-36% Disarming Voice 2x22-27% | ||
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x52-63% Circle Throw 2x49-58% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Machop builds →Low Sweep 2x52-63% Revenge 2x49-58% | ||
 Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x32-38% Fairy Wind 2x26-31% | ||
 Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Swirlix builds →Draining Kiss 2x28-35% Fairy Wind 2x26-31% | ||
Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x28-35% Fairy Wind 2x22-27% | ||
Milcery Fairy | D | |
Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Ralts builds →Draining Kiss 2x26-31% Disarming Voice 2x22-27% | ||
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x32-38% Fairy Wind 2x25-31% | ||
Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Swirlix builds →Draining Kiss 2x29-34% Fairy Wind 2x23-28% | ||
Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x29-34% Fairy Wind 2x23-28% | ||
Milcery Fairy | D | |
Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Ralts builds →Draining Kiss 2x25-31% Disarming Voice 2x20-24% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
 Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Ribombee builds →Draining Kiss 2x40-48% Fairy Wind 2x34-40% | ||
 Togetic Fairy | C | |
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Spritzee builds →Moonblast 2x54-64% Draining Kiss 2x31-37% Fairy Wind 2x25-29% | ||
Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Swirlix builds →Play Rough 2x45-53% Draining Kiss 2x29-35% Fairy Wind 2x25-29% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Mawile builds →Draining Kiss 2x28-33% Fairy Wind 2x24-28% | ||
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Ribombee builds →Draining Kiss 2x40-48% Fairy Wind 2x34-40% | ||
Togetic Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Togetic builds →Draining Kiss 2x36-43% Fairy Wind 2x29-35% | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x61-73% Draining Kiss 2x40-48% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Ribombee builds →Draining Kiss 2x39-46% Fairy Wind 2x31-37% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x58-69% Draining Kiss 2x37-44% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Mawile builds →Brick Break 2x38-45% Draining Kiss 2x27-32% Fairy Wind 2x22-25% | ||
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Spritzee builds →Moonblast 2x52-62% Draining Kiss 2x29-35% Fairy Wind 2x23-28% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Ribombee builds →Draining Kiss 2x39-46% Fairy Wind 2x32-38% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x60-71% Draining Kiss 2x38-44% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Mawile builds →Brick Break 2x38-44% Icy Wind 2x20-24% Draining Kiss 2x26-31% Fairy Wind 2x22-26% | ||
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Spritzee builds →Moonblast 2x54-64% Draining Kiss 2x29-35% Fairy Wind 2x24-29% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x84-100%KO Draining Kiss 2x54-63% Disarming Voice 2x43-51% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x92-108%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x78-92% Icy Wind 2x37-44% Draining Kiss 2x50-59% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Mawile builds →Play Rough 2x67-80% Brick Break 2x38-45% Icy Wind 2x19-23% Draining Kiss 2x27-33% | ||
 Duraludon SteelDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Duraludon builds →Dragon Claw 2x65-78% Brick Break 2x41-49% Breaking Swipe 2x50-59% Dragon Tail 2x50-59% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Drampa for 52-62%. Weavile's Ice Shard hits Drampa for 40-48%. Clefable deals 59-70% with Moonblast.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Garchomp builds →Earthquake52-62% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Weavile builds →Knock Off32-38% Ice Shard 2x40-48% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x59-70% Knock Off10-12% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Drampa View Lapras builds →Surf18-22% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Drampa doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find plenty of partners across two egg groups, and eggs are average hatch time. It's got 3 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Drampa easily with 63 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Dragon Rush, Mist, Tickle to offspring.
Sword & Shield Drampa Best Moveset
Drampa doesn't rely on pure speed. Heavy-Duty Boots gives it hazard immunity on every switch-in to stay healthy, and Modest nature still pushes offense. Energy Ball and Fire coverage keep the pressure on while max HP and Sp. Atk EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Drampa best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Roost
- Flamethrower
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Protect
- Snarl
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Fly and Hyper Voice bring the raw damage. But Drampa also picks up coverage across 14 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Drampa Locations
Finding Drampa at low spawn rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in endgame routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Drampa in Sword & Shield
Drampa Guide
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Drampa's 485 base stat total fool you. Sap Sipper is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Energy Ball with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Drampa does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Drampa hits 585 BST.
In Sword & Shield, Drampa's biggest threats include Lapras (Ice), Hitmonlee (Fighting), and Salamence (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. At base 36 Speed, Drampa won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Sword & Shield, Run Sap Sipper on Drampa. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Drampa also gets Berserk and Cloud Nine, but they don't compare.
In Sword & Shield, Drampa fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Base 36 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Drampa first appeared in Sun & Moon and spans 4 games across 4 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
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