Competitive Information for Dewgong [Sun/Moon]
Water / Ice
Abilities:
This Pokemon has its status cured at the end of each turn if Rain Dance is active.
If Hail is active, this Pokemon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn; immunity to Hail.
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokemon deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dewgong? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Dewgong, an impressive Pokémon ready to dominate with its Water and Ice typing! It's to see Dewgong show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Dewgong below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Waterium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Double-Edge / Return
- Drill Run
- Avalanche / Ice Shard
Prepare for single battles with Dewgong as a marvelous Physical Sweeper. It is meant to crush rivals using brute physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dewgong recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Thick Fat, fire-/ice-type moves against Dewgong deal damage with a halved offensive stat. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Dewgong has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Dewgong is damaged by the target).
◆ Ice Shard is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ice-type move (usually goes first).
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Item: Icium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Frost Breath
- Surf / Brine
- Signal Beam
- Hyper Beam / Hidden Power
In single battles, Dewgong is known as a stunning Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with brute special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Dewgong's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thick Fat, fire-/ice-type moves against Dewgong deal damage with a halved offensive stat. With a Icium Z equipped to it, if Dewgong has an ice move, this item allows it to use an ice z-move.
◆ Frost Breath is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (always results in a critical hit).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Brine is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (power doubles if the target's hp is 50% or less).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Dewgong cannot move next turn).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Dewgong's ivs).
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Item: Damp Rock
Ability: Hydration
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 123 Hp / 252 Atk / 135 SpD
Moveset:
- Drill Run
- Aqua Jet
- Fake Out
- Rain Dance
Prepare for single battles with Dewgong as a stunning Physical Tank. This moveset is tailored to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. With Hydration, Dewgong has its status cured at the end of each turn if rain dance is active. Equipping Damp Rock helps extend rainy weather effects this Pokemon creates from 5 turns to 8 instead.
◆ Aqua Jet is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Water-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Fake Out is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Normal-type move (hits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance).
◆ Rain Dance is a status move (for 5 turns, heavy rain powers water moves).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dewgong? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Waterium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Double-Edge / Return
- Drill Run
- Avalanche / Ice Shard
Dewgong proves to be an exquisite Physical Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with potent physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dewgong recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Thick Fat, fire-/ice-type moves against Dewgong deal damage with a halved offensive stat. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Dewgong has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Dewgong is damaged by the target).
◆ Ice Shard is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ice-type move (usually goes first).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Brine
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Signal Beam
- Hyper Beam / Hidden Power
Dominating double battles, Dewgong is an incredible Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with lethal special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Dewgong's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thick Fat, fire-/ice-type moves against Dewgong deal damage with a halved offensive stat. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Dewgong has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Brine is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (power doubles if the target's hp is 50% or less).
◆ Icy Wind is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Dewgong cannot move next turn).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Dewgong's ivs).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dewgong can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Dewgong.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dewgong can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Dewgong
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Moves: Whirlpool + Perish song
- Moves: Stockpile + Spit up
- Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Aqua Jet, Fake Out, Ice Shard
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Dewgong's stats
- Curse
- Rage
- Skull Bash
- Stockpile
Most notable and possible best moves for Dewgong
- Fake Out
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Dewgong in Sun and Moon
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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