Competitive Information for Dragalge [Sun/Moon]
Poison / Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon's same-type attack bonus (STAB) is 2 instead of 1.5.
30% chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be poisoned.
This Pokemon's contact moves have a 30% chance of poisoning.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dragalge? 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!
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Prepare for battle with Dragalge, an incredible Pokémon boasting Poison and Dragon attributes. It's to see Dragalge show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Dragon, Ground, Ice, and Psychic-typed attacks. Delve into Dragalge's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Black Sludge / Dragonium Z
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 204 Hp / 252 SpA / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Protect
- Toxic Spikes / Sludge Wave
Dragalge shows a terrific Special Tank prowess in single battles. This approach seeks to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. With Adaptability, Dragalge's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. With a Black Sludge equipped to it, each turn, if Dragalge is a poison type, restores 1/16 max hp; loses 1/8 if not. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Dragalge has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Dragalge this turn).
◆ Toxic Spikes is a status move (poisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Surf / Scald
- Thunderbolt
When it comes to single battles, Dragalge shines as an extraordinary Special Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with potent special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragalge's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Poison Point, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Dragalge will be poisoned. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Dragalge has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Draco Meteor
- Focus Blast
- Thunderbolt
Dragalge makes an an incredible Special Tank in single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Dragalge's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Adaptability, Dragalge's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Dragalge's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Venoshock
- Dragon Pulse
- Shadow Ball
- Toxic
Dragalge makes an a wonderful Support in single battles. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dragalge last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Adaptability, Dragalge's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 232 SpD / 28 Spe
Moveset:
- Scald
- Sludge Wave
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Toxic Spikes
When it comes to single battles, Dragalge shines as a decent Special Wall. This moveset attempts to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. With Adaptability, Dragalge's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. Amazing in Inverse Battles. Black Sludge takes the place of Leftovers. With a Black Sludge equipped to it, each turn, if Dragalge is a poison type, restores 1/16 max hp; loses 1/8 if not.
◆ Sludge Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Dragalge's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Toxic Spikes is a status move (poisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dragalge? 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!
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Item: Poisonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Poison Point
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Bubble
- Icy Wind
In double battles, Dragalge is known as a sensational Special Sweeper. This build is crafted to crush rivals using potent special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragalge's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Poison Point, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Dragalge will be poisoned. With a Poisonium Z equipped to it, if Dragalge has a poison move, this item allows it to use a poison z-move.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Dragalge's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Bubble is a special 40-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dragalge 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 Dragalge.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dragalge 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 Dragalge
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Dragalge's stats
- Acid Armor
Most notable and possible best moves for Dragalge
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Dragon Tail
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hydro Pump
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Scald
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Sludge Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- Toxic Spikes
Common Effort Values for Dragalge in Sun and Moon
- Modest Nature ( 204/0/0/252/0/52/ )
- Calm Nature ( 80/0/0/176/252/0/ )
- Optimize Dragalge's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon 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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