Competitive Information for Dragalge [Sword/Shield]
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 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!
Discover the strength of Dragalge, a first-rate Pokémon known for its Poison and Dragon typing! It's a sight to see Dragalge out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dragon, Ground, Ice, and Psychic-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Dragalge below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Life Orb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunderbolt
- Protect
Prepare for single battles with Dragalge as a high-quality Special Tank. This moveset was created to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Weakness Policy activates if Dragalge is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. 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 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 nice amount of damage.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Dragalge this turn).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
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
Dragalge proves to be an exceptional Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special attacks. 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 Poison Point, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Dragalge will be poisoned. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Dragalge'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 decent 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 a fabulous Special Tank in single battles. It's designed 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 excels as a prestigious Support during single battles. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dragalge last longer regaining it's life 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 nice 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
For those intense single battles, Dragalge is an awesome Special Wall. It's purpose is to take a great amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. 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 mighty 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 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!
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
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 / Scald
- Icy Wind
For those intense double battles, Dragalge is a distinguished Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with forceful special attacks. 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 Poison Point, 30% chance a pokemon making contact with Dragalge will be poisoned. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Dragalge's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ 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 nice amount of damage.
◆ 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).
◆ 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 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 Dragalge.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dragalge 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 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: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Dragalge's stats
- Acid Armor
- Scale Shot
Most notable and possible best moves for Dragalge
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Flip Turn
- Focus Blast
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Dragalge in Sword and Shield
- Quiet Nature ( 252/0/0/252/4/0 )
- Modest Nature ( 4/0/156/252/92/4 )
- Optimize Dragalge'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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