Competitive Information for Bagon [Scarlet/Violet]
Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon does not take recoil damage besides Struggle/Life Orb/crash damage.
This Pokemon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Bagon? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Bagon, the magnificent Dragon-typed Pokémon! Bagon 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 Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Bagon's strategies.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
- Crunch
For those intense single battles, Bagon is an interesting Physical Sweeper. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Eviolite
Ability: Rock Head
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 125 Hp / 241 Atk / 72 Def / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Rock Slide
- Roar
Dominating single battles, Bagon is a fabulous Physical Tank. This moveset design focuses to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Bagon is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolte was added to the mix. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Rock Head, Bagon does not take recoil damage besides struggle/life orb/crash damage.
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Bagon afterwards).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Bagon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Rock Slide
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Bagon makes an a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in double battles. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dragon moves are bad against Fairy.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Bagon is: Steel or Fire
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Iron Head or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Crunch / Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Zen Headbutt
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Iron Head or Zen Headbutt are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Crunch is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
- Crunch
Bagon is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bagon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bagon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Crunch / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Iron Head / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bagon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Crunch
Bagon is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bagon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Iron Head or Brick Break 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.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Iron Head or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
- Crunch
Bagon is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bagon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical TERA-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Crunch / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Zen Headbutt
- Crunch / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Crunch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Bagon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bagon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Water moveset for Bagon
Item: Life Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 100 Hp / 252 Atk / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Bagon is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Bagon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Bagon. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bagon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sheer Force, Bagon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Bagon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Bagon.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Bagon can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Bagon
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Ability: Sheer force + Item: Life orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Bite
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Body Slam
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Crunch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Dragon Breath
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Ember
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Flamethrower
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Headbutt
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Iron Head
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Mud-Slap
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Twister
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Dragon Rush
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fire Blast
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Tomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Slide
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Zen Headbutt
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fire Fang
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Thunder Fang
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Bagon's stats
- Defense Curl
- Dragon Dance
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Bagon
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Bagon in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Bagon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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