Competitive Information for Dracozolt [Sword/Shield]
Electric / Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled; immunity to Sandstorm.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Electric moves; Electric immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Volt Absorb ability are immune to Electric attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dracozolt? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unleash the power of Dracozolt, a remarkable Pokémon with Electric and Dragon typing. Dracozolt is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, and Ice-typed attacks. Delve into Dracozolt's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Choice Band / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- High Horsepower
- Bolt Beak
- Dragon Claw / Breaking Swipe
- Fire Fang
In single battles, Dracozolt's Physical Sweeper role is popular. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dracozolt's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dracozolt's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Dracozolt's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Bolt Beak is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Electric-type move (power doubles if Dracozolt moves before the target).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Breaking Swipe is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
◆ Fire Fang is a physical 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
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Item: Shell Bell / Expert Belt
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Wild Charge / Bolt Beak
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Rock Slide / Fire Fang
Dracozolt makes an an exquisite Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Dracozolt's super effective moves by 20%. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dracozolt recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Volt Absorb, Dracozolt heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity. Rock Slide or Fire Fang are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Bolt Beak is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Electric-type move (power doubles if Dracozolt moves before the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Fire Fang is a physical 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
Dominating single battles, Dracozolt is a renowned Special Sweeper. This configuration strives to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Dracozolt's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Volt Absorb, Dracozolt heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Dracozolt's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dracozolt? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Choice Band
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Bolt Beak
- High Horsepower
- Breaking Swipe
- Aerial Ace
Dracozolt makes an an impressive Physical Sweeper in double battles. Previously, this build dominated competitions. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dracozolt's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Hustle, Dracozolt's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Breaking Swipe is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
◆ Aerial Ace is a physical 60-base power Flying-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Breaking Swipe / Outrage
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Wild Charge / Bolt Beak
- Rock Slide
Prepare for double battles with Dracozolt as a top-notch Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Dracozolt's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dracozolt recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Volt Absorb, Dracozolt heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity.
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Dracozolt afterwards).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Bolt Beak is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Electric-type move (power doubles if Dracozolt moves before the target).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
In double battles, Dracozolt is known as a superior Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with devastating special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Dracozolt's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Volt Absorb, Dracozolt heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Dracozolt's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Dracozolt's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dracozolt can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Dracozolt.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dracozolt can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Dracozolt
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Hustle + Item: Blunder policy
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Meteor Beam + Item: Power Herb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Dracozolt's stats
- Ancient Power
- Charge
- Meteor Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Dracozolt
- Aerial Ace
- Bolt Beak
- Breaking Swipe
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Fire Fang
- Flamethrower
- High Horsepower
- Outrage
- Pluck
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Dracozolt in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Optimize Dracozolt's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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