Competitive Information for Feraligatr [Diamond/Pearl]


Water
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's Water-type attacks have 1.5x power.


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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Feraligatr? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Feraligatr, an epic Pokémon known for its Water typing! It's a sight to see Feraligatr out in the 4th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Ready to elevate your game with Feraligatr's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Mystic Water / Life Orb
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Aqua Jet
- Swords Dance / Return
Feraligatr shows a sensational Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This build is crafted to crush rivals using powerful physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Feraligatr's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Feraligatr's water-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Feraligatr's water-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aqua Jet is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Water-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Feraligatr's attack by 2 stages).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Slash / Double-Edge
- Aqua Tail / Waterfall
- Outrage
Feraligatr stands out as a stunning Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset focuses to crush rivals using overwhelming physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Feraligatr from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Feraligatr's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Feraligatr's water-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Feraligatr afterwards).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Aqua Jet
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
- Ice Punch
Dominating single battles, Feraligatr is a dazzling Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using forceful physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Feraligatr's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Feraligatr's water-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Dragon Dance is a status move (raises your Feraligatr's attack and speed by 1 stage).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Wave Incense
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Hardy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 248 Spe
Moveset:
- Toxic / Crunch
- Earthquake / Rock Slide
- Ice Beam / Ice Fang
- Hydro Pump / Surf
Dominating single battles, Feraligatr is an exquisite Physical Sweeper. It tries to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical moves. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Feraligatr's water-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Wave Incense equipped to it, Feraligatr's water-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Ice Fang is a physical 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Water-type move that deals a massive amount of damage.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dive).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Feraligatr? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Slash / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Feraligatr stands out as a terrific Physical Sweeper in double battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using lethal physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Feraligatr from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Feraligatr's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Feraligatr's water-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Feraligatr can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Feraligatr.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Feraligatr can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Feraligatr
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Torrent + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Aqua Jet
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Feraligatr's stats
- Agility
- Ancient Power
- Dragon Dance
- Metal Claw
- Rage
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Feraligatr
- Aqua Jet
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Hydro Cannon
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Ice Punch
- Other
- Protect
- Rest
- Return
- Rock Slide
- Swords Dance
- Toxic
- Waterfall
Common Effort Values for Feraligatr in Diamond and Pearl
- Adamant Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Optimize Feraligatr's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

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