Competitive Information for Drowzee [Ruby/Sapphire]
Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Drowzee? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Drowzee, the wonderful Psychic-typed Pokémon! Drowzee is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Drowzee's strategies.
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
- Barrier
Dominating single battles, Drowzee is a distinguished Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical moves. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Drowzee recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Insomnia, Drowzee cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Drowzee's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Drowzee's level).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Drowzee's defense by 2 stages).
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Item: Twisted Spoon
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 112 Hp / 144 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Confusion
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
When it comes to single battles, Drowzee shines as a remarkable Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Insomnia, Drowzee cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Drowzee's psychic-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Confusion is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Drowzee? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
- Barrier
For double battles, Drowzee is a notable Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using destructive physical attacks. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Drowzee recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Insomnia, Drowzee cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Drowzee's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Drowzee's level).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Drowzee's defense by 2 stages).
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Item: Twisted Spoon
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 112 Hp / 144 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Confusion
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
Drowzee is a remarkable Special Sweeper to use for double battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with forceful special attacks. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Insomnia, Drowzee cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Drowzee's psychic-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Confusion is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Drowzee can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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 Drowzee.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Drowzee can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Drowzee
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Drowzee's stats
- Barrier
- Belly Drum
- Calm Mind
- Meditate
Most notable and possible best moves for Drowzee
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Drowzee in Ruby and Sapphire
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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