Is Dragapult Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Leon leads with Dragapult for good reason. 142 Speed is the fastest non-legendary in Galar, 120 Attack and 100 Special Attack hit from both sides, and Dragon/Ghost provides three immunities (Normal, Fighting, and resists many types). AbilityClear Body prevents stat drops. Level 60 evolution means it might not arrive until the Champion fight itself. When it does, nothing outspeeds it. The crown jewel of Gen 8 design.
Dreepy has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Dreepy trades roughly evenly with Nessa's team.
Dreepy trades roughly evenly with Kabu's team.
Dreepy trades roughly evenly with Bea's team.
Dreepy trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Dreepy trades roughly evenly with Gordie's team.
Drakloak trades roughly evenly with Piers's team.
Drakloak has the type edge here and should clean up Raihan's team.
Drakloak trades roughly evenly with Bede's team.
Dragapult has the type edge here and should clean up Leon's team.
Catch Drakloak on Lake of Outrage (overworld, Lv 55-58). Overcast.
Your Drakloak should hit Level 60 before you reach Leon, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Dragapult in Sword & Shield
Can't catch Dragapult directly. Start with Dreepy but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve at level 60. The 3-stage chain from Dreepy to Dragapult is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Dragapult in SwSh
To get Dragapult, start by catching Dreepy through walking encounters at Lv. 50-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DreepyLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 2%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 2%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 1%Overcast
Step 2Catch or Evolve DrakloakOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SandstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%Normal WeatherOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%RainingOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%SnowstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 9%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 2%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 2%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 1%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 1%Rainingor evolve from Dreepy (Step 1)
Step 3Dragapult ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Dragapult egg.
Dragapult Weakness
Dragapult's Dragon/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Dragapult Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Dragapult
 Glaceon Ice | B | |
 Golett GroundGhost | D | |
 Drifloon Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodChallenge Beach Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Drifloon builds →Shadow Ball 2x54-63% Brutal Swing 2x25-31% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | C | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Nuzleaf builds →Payback 2x39-46% Astonish 2x15-20% | ||
Glaceon Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x61-72% Bite 2x25-30% | ||
 Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
 Thievul Dark | C | |
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Haunter builds →Hex 2x66-78% Payback 2x20-24% | ||
 Shedinja BugGhost | C | |
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x57-68% Lick 2x17-20% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Mimikyu builds →Phantom Force 2x72-85% Payback 2x28-33% | ||
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x79-93% Spirit Break 2x75-89% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x88-104%KO Brutal Swing 2x32-38% | ||
Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x55-65% Lick 2x17-20% | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x81-95% Spirit Break 2x77-91% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x100-118%KO Icy Wind 2x39-46% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x90-106%KO Brutal Swing 2x32-39% | ||
 Axew Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Axew builds →Outrage 2x93-110%KO Crunch 2x42-50% | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x148-174%KO Crunch 2x66-78% Shadow Claw 2x58-69% | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Grimmsnarl builds →Play Rough 2x94-111%KO False Surrender 2x83-97% Shadow Claw 2x48-57% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x101-118%KO Icy Wind 2x39-47% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x84-99% Shadow Claw 2x50-59% | ||
 Avalugg Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Avalugg builds →Ice Fang 2x66-78% Crunch 2x54-64% | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x146-173%KO Crunch 2x66-78% Shadow Claw 2x58-68% | ||
 Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x121-142%KO Brutal Swing 2x31-37% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Hydreigon builds →Outrage 2x110-130%KO Crunch 2x74-87% Ice Fang 2x40-47% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Kommo-o builds →Outrage 2x114-134%KO Ice Punch 2x48-56% Shadow Claw 2x45-53% Brutal Swing 2x38-46% | ||
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x60-71% Ice Punch 2x33-39% | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x146-173%KO Crunch 2x66-78% Shadow Claw 2x58-68% | ||
Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x121-142%KO Shadow Ball 2x64-76% Brutal Swing 2x31-37% | ||
 Druddigon Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Druddigon builds →Outrage 2x123-145%KO Crunch 2x55-65% Shadow Claw 2x48-57% | ||
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Wigglytuff builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x63-74% Ice Beam 2x46-54% Shadow Ball 2x42-49% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Hydreigon builds →Outrage 2x110-130%KO Dark Pulse 2x85-100%KO Ice Fang 2x40-47% | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x146-173%KO Crunch 2x66-78% Shadow Claw 2x58-68% | ||
Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x121-142%KO Shadow Ball 2x64-76% Brutal Swing 2x31-37% | ||
Druddigon Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Druddigon builds →Outrage 2x123-145%KO Crunch 2x55-65% Shadow Claw 2x48-57% | ||
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Wigglytuff builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x63-74% Ice Beam 2x46-54% Shadow Ball 2x42-49% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Hydreigon builds →Outrage 2x110-130%KO Dark Pulse 2x85-100%KO Ice Fang 2x40-47% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Slowbro builds →Scald11-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
| ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVictorystar ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Victini builds →U Turn13-15% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves View Torkoal builds →
| ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dragapult View Pelipper builds →U Turn6-7% Hurricane30-36% | ||
Dragapult Evolutions
The three-stage chain from Dreepy through Drakloak ends here at Dragapult. Want more? Breed for Dreepy eggs. A decent partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Dreepy pushed Dragapult to 600 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dragapult to get Dreepy eggs easily using 46 partners from the Indeterminate and Dragon egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Curse, Disable and 4 more.
SwSh Dragapult Best Moveset
142 Speed is the fastest among all pseudo-legendary Pokemon and the second-fastest in the game. 120 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk with Dragon/Ghost TermStab hit from either side. AbilityInfiltrator bypasses substitutes and screens. The moveset defines the format. S-tier because the Speed tier plus dual-attacking flexibility is unmatched by any non-legendary.
Best Build
Dragapult best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- U Turn
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Dragapult won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Outrage and Dragon Rush anchor the STAB core.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
When it isn’t battling, it keeps Dreepy in the holes on its horns. Once a fight starts, it launches the Dreepy like supersonic missiles.
Apparently the Dreepy inside Dragapult’s horns eagerly look forward to being launched out at Mach speeds.
Dragapult Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, Dragapult works as a sweeper with 600 BST behind it. S-Tier on our list: one of the best picks in the Sword & Shield meta. Draco Meteor with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Dragapult. Cursed Body is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Infiltrator works too if your team needs something different.
Dragapult is a mixed attacker with base 120 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 142 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
For Sword & Shield, Dragapult has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Dragapult has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Dragapult has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves