Is Drakloak Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Drakloak between levels 50 and 60 is a long stretch, but Dragon/Ghost with 102 Speed already outspeeds most things. AbilityClear Body prevents stat drops. Push to level 60 for Dragapult. The grind is long but the reward is Leon's own signature.
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.
Catch Dreepy on Lake of Outrage (walking, Lv 50-52). Overcast.
Your Drakloak should hit Level 60 before you reach Leon, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Drakloak in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates for Drakloak across 26 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Drakloak in SwSh
The path to Drakloak starts with Dreepy at Lv. 50-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DreepyLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 2%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 2%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 1%Overcast
Step 2Drakloak ✓Old 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 3Evolve into DragapultBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Dragapult egg.
Drakloak Weakness
Type-wise, Drakloak takes extra damage from Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. At base 102 Speed, Drakloak outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Drakloak Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Drakloak
 Glaceon Ice | B | |
 Golett GroundGhost | D | |
 Drifloon Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodChallenge Beach Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Drifloon builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-95% Brutal Swing 2x37-44% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | C | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Nuzleaf builds →Payback 2x56-67% Astonish 2x24-29% | ||
Glaceon Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x89-106%KO Bite 2x37-44% | ||
 Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
 Thievul Dark | C | |
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Haunter builds →Hex 2x96-113%KO Payback 2x28-34% | ||
 Shedinja BugGhost | C | |
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
 Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x86-102%KO Lick 2x25-30% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Weavile builds →Assurance 2x93-110%KO Ice Shard 2x64-76% | ||
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x120-143%KO Spirit Break 2x115-135%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x135-160%KO Brutal Swing 2x48-57% | ||
Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x85-101%KO Lick 2x25-30% | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x124-146%KO Spirit Break 2x118-139%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x152-180%KO Icy Wind 2x60-71% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x138-163%KO Brutal Swing 2x49-58% | ||
 Axew Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Axew builds →Outrage 2x143-168%KO Crunch 2x64-76% | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x227-267%KO Crunch 2x101-119%KO Shadow Claw 2x88-104%KO | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Grimmsnarl builds →Play Rough 2x143-170%KO False Surrender 2x127-150%KO Shadow Claw 2x75-88% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x155-183%KO Icy Wind 2x60-71% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x131-154%KO Shadow Claw 2x76-90% | ||
 Avalugg Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Avalugg builds →Ice Fang 2x101-120%KO Crunch 2x83-99% | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x229-269%KO Crunch 2x102-120%KO Shadow Claw 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x188-222%KO Brutal Swing 2x48-57% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Hydreigon builds →Outrage 2x170-201%KO Crunch 2x114-135%KO Ice Fang 2x62-73% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Kommo-o builds →Outrage 2x178-210%KO Ice Punch 2x74-88% Shadow Claw 2x69-82% Brutal Swing 2x60-70% | ||
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x92-109%KO Ice Punch 2x52-61% | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x229-269%KO Crunch 2x102-120%KO Shadow Claw 2x89-105%KO | ||
Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Dragapult builds →Outrage 2x191-225%KO Phantom Force 2x144-170%KO Sucker Punch 2x74-88% | ||
Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x188-222%KO Shadow Ball 2x101-118%KO Brutal Swing 2x48-57% | ||
 Druddigon Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Druddigon builds →Outrage 2x191-225%KO Crunch 2x86-101%KO Shadow Claw 2x74-88% | ||
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Wigglytuff builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x96-113%KO Ice Beam 2x72-85% Shadow Ball 2x64-76% | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x229-269%KO Crunch 2x102-120%KO Shadow Claw 2x89-105%KO | ||
Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Dragapult builds →Outrage 2x191-225%KO Phantom Force 2x144-170%KO Sucker Punch 2x74-88% | ||
Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x188-222%KO Shadow Ball 2x101-118%KO Brutal Swing 2x48-57% | ||
Druddigon Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Druddigon builds →Outrage 2x191-225%KO Crunch 2x86-101%KO Shadow Claw 2x74-88% | ||
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Wigglytuff builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x96-113%KO Ice Beam 2x72-85% Shadow Ball 2x64-76% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Drakloak for 68-81%. Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (84-100%). Kyurem's Draco Meteor also KOs at 265-312%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Garchomp builds →Earthquake68-81% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x84-100%KO Ice Shard 2x52-62% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x184-217%KO Draco Meteor 2x265-312%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x118-140%KO Energy Ball22-26% Flamethrower33-39% Psychic44-52% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drakloak View Togekiss builds →Air Slash49-57% Dazzling Gleam 2x104-122%KO | ||
Drakloak Evolutions
Partway through Dreepy's chain. Drakloak still has another evolution ahead before reaching Dragapult. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+40), but there's still another 190 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Drakloak 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 Drakloak Best Moveset
102 Speed and 80 Attack on a Dragon/Ghost middle evolution. AbilityInfiltrator bypasses substitutes and screens. The moveset has some offensive identity but can't justify a competitive slot. One evolution from Dragapult's S-tier offensive dominance.
Best Build
Drakloak best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Hex
- Draco Meteor
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Confuse Ray and Curse give Drakloak options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Outrage and Dragon Rush. The egg moves push it further.
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
It’s capable of flying faster than 120 mph. It battles alongside Dreepy and dotes on them until they successfully evolve.
Without a Dreepy to place on its head and care for, it gets so uneasy it’ll try to substitute any Pokémon it finds for the missing Dreepy.
Drakloak Sword & Shield Guide
Drakloak is meant to evolve into Dragapult. At 410 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Sword & Shield, Drakloak's biggest threats include Cloyster (Ice), Dragapult (Ghost), and Dragonite (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dark and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Drakloak's base 102 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Clear Body is the go-to ability for Drakloak. It prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its hidden ability Cursed Body can work in specific setups. Infiltrator is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 102 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Drakloak is a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 60 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a pivot.
For Sword & Shield, you can run Drakloak through the first few routes without issues. 410 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Dragapult as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Drakloak joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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