Is Dreepy Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Dreepy spawns in the Wild Area (Lake of Outrage) under certain weather. Dragon/Ghost heading toward Dragapult at level 60. Leon's lead Pokemon. The longest evolution chain in Galar, but the destination is one of the strongest non-legendary Pokemon ever. Start as early as you can find one.
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 Dreepy on Lake of Outrage (walking, Lv 50-52). Overcast.
Your Dreepy should hit Level 50 before you reach Piers, at typical leveling pace.
Your Drakloak should hit Level 60 before you reach Leon, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Dreepy in Sword & Shield
Dreepy sits at low spawn rates across 6 spots in endgame routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Dreepy in SwSh
To get Dreepy, start by catching Dreepy through walking encounters at Lv. 50-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Dreepy ✓Lake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 2%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 2%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 1%Overcast
Step 2Catch or Evolve into 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 3Evolve into DragapultBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Dragapult egg.
Dreepy Weakness
Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy moves hit Dreepy for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Dreepy Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Dreepy
 Glaceon Ice | B | |
 Golett GroundGhost | D | |
 Drifloon Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodChallenge Beach Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Drifloon builds →Shadow Ball 2x140-166%KO Brutal Swing 2x64-77% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | C | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Nuzleaf builds →Payback 2x96-115%KO Astonish 2x43-51% | ||
Glaceon Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x165-195%KO Bite 2x67-80% | ||
 Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
 Thievul Dark | C | |
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Haunter builds →Hex 2x178-210%KO Payback 2x50-60% | ||
 Shedinja BugGhost | C | |
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x165-195%KO Lick 2x48-57% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Weavile builds →Assurance 2x178-210%KO Ice Shard 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x234-276%KO Spirit Break 2x219-259%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x260-307%KO Brutal Swing 2x92-109%KO | ||
Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x161-191%KO Lick 2x48-57% | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x235-277%KO Spirit Break 2x222-261%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x288-339%KO Icy Wind 2x112-133%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x263-310%KO Brutal Swing 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Axew Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Axew builds →Outrage 2x271-320%KO Crunch 2x122-143%KO | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x440-518%KO Crunch 2x195-230%KO Shadow Claw 2x172-202%KO | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Grimmsnarl builds →Play Rough 2x278-327%KO False Surrender 2x246-291%KO Shadow Claw 2x143-170%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x301-355%KO Icy Wind 2x116-137%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x252-297%KO Shadow Claw 2x147-174%KO | ||
 Avalugg Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Avalugg builds →Ice Fang 2x198-233%KO Crunch 2x161-190%KO | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x449-529%KO Crunch 2x200-236%KO Shadow Claw 2x176-207%KO | ||
 Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x371-437%KO Brutal Swing 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Hydreigon builds →Outrage 2x336-396%KO Crunch 2x226-266%KO Ice Fang 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Kommo-o builds →Outrage 2x349-411%KO Ice Punch 2x146-173%KO Shadow Claw 2x137-161%KO Brutal Swing 2x117-139%KO | ||
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x182-214%KO Ice Punch 2x101-120%KO | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x449-529%KO Crunch 2x200-236%KO Shadow Claw 2x176-207%KO | ||
Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Dragapult builds →Outrage 2x376-444%KO Phantom Force 2x284-334%KO Sucker Punch 2x146-173%KO | ||
Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x371-437%KO Shadow Ball 2x198-233%KO Brutal Swing 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Druddigon Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Druddigon builds →Outrage 2x376-444%KO Crunch 2x167-197%KO Shadow Claw 2x146-173%KO | ||
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Wigglytuff builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x189-223%KO Ice Beam 2x141-167%KO Shadow Ball 2x126-149%KO | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x449-529%KO Crunch 2x200-236%KO Shadow Claw 2x176-207%KO | ||
Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Dragapult builds →Outrage 2x376-444%KO Phantom Force 2x284-334%KO Sucker Punch 2x146-173%KO | ||
Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x371-437%KO Shadow Ball 2x198-233%KO Brutal Swing 2x94-111%KO | ||
Druddigon Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Druddigon builds →Outrage 2x376-444%KO Crunch 2x167-197%KO Shadow Claw 2x146-173%KO | ||
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Wigglytuff builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x189-223%KO Ice Beam 2x141-167%KO Shadow Ball 2x126-149%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Weavile can KO Dreepy with Knock Off (190-224%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Crunch (416-489%). Clefable's Moonblast also KOs at 183-216%.
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x190-224%KO Ice Shard 2x118-138%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x416-489%KO Stone Edge260-306%KO Earthquake173-204%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x183-216%KO Knock Off 2x59-70% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x245-288%KO Sludge Bomb69-81% Giga Drain38-45% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dreepy View Dragonite builds →Earthquake115-136%KO | ||
Dreepy Evolutions
Dreepy is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Drakloak first, then eventually reaches Dragapult. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 330 total stats over Dreepy. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Dreepy easily with 46 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Dragon egg groups. Pass egg moves like Confuse Ray, Curse, Disable and 4 more to offspring.
SwSh Dreepy Best Moveset
Dragon/Ghost pre-evo with 82 Speed as the only notable stat and AbilityInfiltrator bypassing substitutes. 60 Attack at 28/30/30 bulk makes the moveset non-functional. Two evolutions from Dragapult's S-tier 142 Speed and 120 Attack.
Best Build
Dreepy best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Dreepy misses out on Confuse Ray and Curse. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Dragon Tail and Astonish, with Dark and Bug coverage rounding things out.
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
After being reborn as a ghost Pokémon, Dreepy wanders the areas it used to inhabit back when it was alive in prehistoric seas.
If this weak Pokémon is by itself, a mere child could defeat it. But if Dreepy has friends to help it train, it can evolve and become much stronger.
Dreepy Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, Dreepy does the job early-game if you need a Dragon/Ghost type on your team. Evolve it into Drakloak before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Dreepy has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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