Stats & Training
Attack and Defense carry most of Feraligatr's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack and Defense EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It usually moves slowly, but it goes at blinding speed when it attacks and bites prey.
Feraligatr Weakness
Feraligatr is weak to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 85 HP and balanced defenses, Feraligatr can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Flygon's Outrage hits Feraligatr for 53-62%. Infernape's Close Combat hits Feraligatr for 54-64%. Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 148-174%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Flygon builds →Earthquake44-52% Outrage53-62% U Turn21-24% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Infernape builds →Close Combat54-64% U Turn21-25% Fire Blast21-24% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x148-174%KO Shadow Ball44-51% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemBlack Sludge NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Feraligatr View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x63-74% Sludge Bomb38-44% | ||
Platinum Evolution
End of the line. Feraligatr caps a three-stage chain that started at Totodile. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Totodile), and Feraligatr peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Feraligatr to get Totodile eggs easily using 63 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Crunch, Dragon Claw and 8 more.
Platinum Feraligatr Best Moveset
Lum Berry buys the setup turn. Feraligatr clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Waterfall and the remaining moves. Adamant nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Feraligatr best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Feraligatr cleanly, with Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Feraligatr in Platinum
No wild encounters for Feraligatr in Platinum. Bring Totodile over from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Feraligatr in Platinum
Feraligatr Guide
In Platinum, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Feraligatr. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker. Waterfall with Lum Berry is the standard set.
Sheer Force is what you want on Feraligatr. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Torrent) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Feraligatr worth using.
Base 78 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Feraligatr is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
For Platinum, the core moveset is Waterfall, Icepunch, Swords Dance, and Aqua Jet. Waterfall leads at 20% usage. Waterfall provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Feraligatr spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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