Dhelmise (#0781) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk131122–201240–397

Def10094–167184–328

SpA8681–151159–298

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe4040–10176–196

Total517Higher than 78% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Dhelmise outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Dark2×Fire2×Flying2×Ghost2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

PoisonRockBugSteelPsychicDragonFairy

Abilities

Steelworker
This Pokémon's Steel moves have 1.5× power.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Dhelmise does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

4AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

8WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

12Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

16GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

20Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

24SwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

32WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

36Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

40SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

44Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

48Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

52Anchor ShotTraps the target.SteelPhys80100%20

56Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

60Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

64Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

TM / HM / TR 46

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM12Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM55BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM86Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR03Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 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

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR45Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR72Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR79Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

TR98LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TR99Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 3

TutorGrassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TutorSteel RollerEnds the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.SteelPhys130100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Sea Creeper Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#263Original Poni#078Updated Alola#344Updated Poni#091Galar#360Crown Tundra#162

After lowering its anchor, it waits for its prey. It catches large Wailord and drains their life-force.
Shield
After a piece of seaweed merged with debris from a sunken ship, it was reborn as this ghost Pokémon.
Sword
Its chain-like green seaweed can stretch outward for hundreds of yards. For some reason, it gets along well with Skrelp.
Ultra Moon
It wraps its prey in green seaweed and sucks away their vitality. It only likes to go after big prey like Wailord.
Ultra Sun
The soul of seaweed adrift in the waves became reborn as this Pokémon. It maintains itself with new infusions of seabed detritus and seaweed.
Moon
Swinging its massive anchor, it can KO Wailord in a single blow. What appears to be green seaweed is actually its body.
Sun

Names around the world

Japanese: ダダリン
Japanese (romaji): Dadarin
Korean: 타타륜
Chinese (Traditional): 破破舵輪
Chinese (Simplified): 破破舵轮
French: Sinistrail
German: Moruda
Spanish: Dhelmise
Italian: Dhelmise

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 181
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Frigid SeaFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 60–65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Challenge BeachFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 13–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Frigid SeaFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Challenge BeachFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 13–60

Shield 8 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–44
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 8 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–44
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Seafolk VillageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–49

Ultra Sun 1 area

Seafolk VillageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–49

Moon 1 area

Seafolk VillageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–43

Sun 1 area

Seafolk VillageFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–43