Dewgong (#0087) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk7067–134130–262

Def8076–145148–284

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe7067–134130–262

Total475Higher than 57% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Dewgong outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fighting2×Grass2×Rock2×

Resists

Ice¼×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ½×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes 0.125×

Abilities

Thick Fat
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Hydration
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Ice BodyHidden ability
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.15% of teams · rank #209 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Ice Body
Nature: Sassy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD

Flip Turn
Knock Off
Liquidation
Aqua Jet

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.17%
Rated 1500+0.11%
Rated 1630+0.15%
Rated 1760+0.19%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.15%

Moves

Flip Turn95.4%
Knock Off93%
Liquidation92.8%
Aqua Jet92.7%
Fake Out4.1%
Perish Song2.9%
Whirlpool2.9%
Rest2.9%
Encore2.9%
Hydro Pump2.6%

Items

Assault Vest94.4%
Chesto Berry2.9%
Leftovers2.6%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.1%
Rocky Helmet0.1%
Never-Melt Ice0%

Abilities

74.1%
25.9%
0%

EV spreads

Sassy 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD80.2%
Sassy 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD9.7%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD2.9%
Naive 252 Def / 252 SpD / 4 Spe2.6%
Sassy 252 HP / 252 SpD2.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0086SeelWater
1. Level 34#0087DewgongWaterIce

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoSheer ColdCauses a one-hit KO.IceSpec—30%5

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

1Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

13EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

17Ice ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30

21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

23Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

27Aurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20

31Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

33BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

39Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

45DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

49Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

55Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

61SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

65SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 10

EggBelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggEntrainmentCopies the user’s ability onto the target.NormalStatus—100%15

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggHorn DrillCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

EggLickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

EggPerish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

EggSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Sea Lion Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Sea
Pal Park area: Sea

Kanto#087Original Johto#177Updated Johto#179Updated Unova#266Updated Alola#116Updated Melemele#116Let’s Go Kanto#087Blueberry#144

It sunbathes on the beach after meals. The rise in its body temperature helps its digestion.
Ultra Moon
It swims through the ocean at a speed of eight knots, searching for Pokémon that will become its prey. It’s especially fond of Wishiwashi.
Ultra Sun
Its streamlined body has low resistance, and it swims around cold oceans at a speed of eight knots.
Black 2 · White 2
In snow, the pure white coat covering its body obscures it from predators.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
It stores thermal energy in the body. It swims at a steady eight knots even in intensely cold waters.
LeafGreen
Its body is covered with a pure white fur. The colder the weather, the more active it becomes.
FireRed · X
It loves to snooze on bitterly cold ice. The sight of this Pokémon sleeping on a glacier was mistakenly thought to be a mermaid by a mariner long ago.
Emerald
DEWGONG loves to snooze on bitterly cold ice. The sight of this Pokémon sleeping on a glacier was mistakenly thought to be a mermaid by a mariner long ago.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It sleeps under shallow ocean waters during the day, then looks for food at night when it's cold.
Crystal
It loves frigid seas with ice floes. It uses its long tail to change swimming direction quickly.
Silver · SoulSilver
Its streamlined body has little drag in water. The colder the temperature, the friskier it gets.
Gold · HeartGold · Y
Its entire body is a snowy-white. Unharmed by even intense cold, it swims powerfully in icy waters.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Stores thermal energy in its body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.
Red · Blue