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No. 0691

Dragalge

Mock Kelp Pokémon

Dragalge
Official art
PoisonDragon
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
81.5 kg 179.7 lbs
Base stat total
494 top 33%
Introduced
Gen VI
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Dragalge generates dragon energy by sticking the plume on its head out above the ocean’s surface and bathing it in sunlight.
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Base stats

HP65125–172240–334
Atk7572–139139–273
Def9085–156166–306
SpA9791–163179–322
SpD123115–192225–379
Spe4444–10583–205
Total494Higher than 67% of all Pokémon
HP65Atk75Def90Spe44SpD123SpA97

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 44). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+105Max96No SP64Min57Scarf157Tailwind210

At max Speed, Dragalge outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105Dragalge · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 96Dragalge · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 64Dragalge · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Dragon2×Ground2×Ice2×Psychic2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Electric½×Fighting½×Fire½×Poison½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Poison Point

    Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

  • Poison Touch

    Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

  • AdaptabilityHidden ability

    Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#153 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Dragalgite (66.5%) · Adaptability (82.8%) · Quiet (45.8%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (26%)

Moves Sludge Bomb, Protect, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse

Singles

#88 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Dragalgite (92.9%) · Adaptability (63.7%) · Sassy (47.4%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (16.7%)

Moves Draco Meteor, Flip Turn, Toxic, Thunderbolt

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

2.49% of teams · rank #59 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Specs
Ability
Adaptability
Nature
Modest
EVs
252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Tera Type
Water
  1. Draco Meteor
  2. Sludge Wave
  3. Flip Turn
  4. Focus Blast

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

Usage by rating

  • All players3.29%
  • Rated 1500+3.46%
  • Rated 1630+2.49%
  • Rated 1760+0.34%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.49%

Moves

  • Draco Meteor75.9%
  • Sludge Wave58.7%
  • Flip Turn53.5%
  • Focus Blast37%
  • Scald33.3%
  • Toxic Spikes25.8%
  • Dragon Pulse23.7%
  • Venoshock22.9%
  • Thunderbolt18.4%
  • Sludge Bomb18.1%

Items

  • Choice Specs63.8%
  • Leftovers24.1%
  • Black Sludge9.5%
  • Assault Vest1.8%
  • Rocky Helmet0.5%
  • Dragon Fang0.3%

Abilities

  • 98%
  • 2%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD27.4%
  • Bold 140 HP / 252 Def / 20 SpA / 96 SpD22.9%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe21.3%
  • Modest 76 HP / 252 SpA / 180 Spe6.9%
  • Sassy 252 HP / 92 SpA / 164 SpD6.3%

Tera types

  • Water50.7%
  • Poison31.9%
  • Dragon7.3%
  • Ghost3.9%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0690SkrelpPoisonWater
    1. Level 48#0691DragalgePoisonDragon

Moves

Level up 14

1AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30
1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
15Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
20Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
25Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25
30Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
35ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10
40Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
45Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
52Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
59Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
66OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%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
TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%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
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
TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%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
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%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
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM188ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
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
TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Mock Kelp Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Coastal Kalos#031Updated Alola#348Updated Poni#095Isle of Armor#195Paldea#338Lumiose#162

  1. Dragalge generates dragon energy by sticking the plume on its head out above the ocean’s surface and bathing it in sunlight.

    Shield

  2. Dragalge uses a poisonous liquid capable of corroding metal to send tankers that enter its territory to the bottom of the sea.

    Sword

  3. It blends in with seaweed to ambush its prey and then takes them down with a poisonous liquid strong enough to melt metal.

    Ultra Moon

  4. This vicious Pokémon sprays a poisonous liquid on opponents that come near. For whatever reason, it gets along really well with Dhelmise.

    Ultra Sun

  5. Tales are told of ships that wander into seas where Dragalge live, never to return.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire

  6. Their poison is strong enough to eat through the hull of a tanker, and they spit it indiscriminately at anything that enters their territory.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ドラミドロ
Japanese (romaji)
Dramidoro
Korean
드래캄
Chinese (Traditional)
毒藻龍
Chinese (Simplified)
毒藻龙
French
Kravarech
German
Tandrak
Spanish
Dragalge
Italian
Dragalge

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
55 ≈7.2% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
173
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1Dragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 9 areas
  • Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Poni Breaker CoastFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 41–44
Y 3 areas
  • Ambrette TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Cyllage CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Road 8Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35