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dragalge
Generation VI · #0691 — Mock Kelp Pokémon
Dragalge, known as the Mock Kelp Pokémon, is a dual-type Poison/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation VI that represents a fascinating convergence of marine biology and draconic legend. With a National Pokédex number of #691, Dragalge stands at 1.8 meters tall and weighs 81.5 kilograms, making it a moderately-sized aquatic predator with devastating toxins. This Pokémon gained attention not only for its unique typing and striking appearance but also for the fearsome reputation it has earned in the oceans it inhabits. Tales whispered among sailors speak of entire vessels vanishing without a trace upon entering waters claimed by Dragalge, a testament to both its territorial nature and the devastating corrosive power of its poison.
Base Stats
Height
1.8m
Weight
81.5kg
Category
Mock Kelp Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
blob
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
Dragalge Biology & Physical Characteristics
Dragalge exhibits a distinctive morphology that draws inspiration from the leafy sea dragon, with its body curved in a serpentine, almost three-like shape. Its coloration features light purple sides adorned with slender vertical lines, contrasted by a dull brown throughout most of its body, and a striking light purple patch surrounding its pair of piercing red eyes. The Pokémon's most notable features include its tubular, upturned snout and the thin appendage protruding from the back of its head, along with a vibrant red, leaf-like crest on top adorned with two brownish-green antennae. Its body is further decorated with skinny, leaf-like appendages on either side and a distinctive tail fin that also resembles a large leaf, with three small spikes running along its back. The base stat distribution of Dragalge reveals a creature built primarily for special defense and special attack, with a base Special Defense of 123 and Special Attack of 97 out of a total of 494 base stats, making it exceptionally resilient to special moves while packing considerable special offensive capability.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Dragalge Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Dragalge exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, with no visual sexual dimorphism distinguishing males from females of the species. This equal distribution allows for straightforward breeding mechanics without gender-based complications. Dragalge belongs to both the Water 1 and Dragon egg groups, offering breeders multiple compatibility options when seeking to breed it with other Pokémon or to obtain specific egg move combinations. The species has a base friendship value of 70, indicating a moderately affectionate nature that makes it relatively receptive to the player compared to more aloof creatures. With an egg hatch counter of 20 cycles, representing approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of gameplay before a Dragalge egg hatches, it occupies a moderate breeding timeframe—neither particularly fast nor excessively slow. The capture rate of 55 suggests that wild Dragalge presents a fair challenge to capture, requiring appropriate preparation and Poké Balls to add to one's team.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
+599 more TMs/HMs
dragalge's Evolution Chain
Dragalge Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Dragalge evolves from Skrelp upon reaching level 48, at which point it undergoes a significant transformation that sees it lose its Water typing and gain Dragon typing instead, fundamentally altering its type coverage and competitive role. This evolution represents a dramatic increase in draconic power as the creature matures from a small, shy herbivore into an aggressive apex predator. Beyond its standard evolved form, Dragalge is capable of Mega Evolution into Mega Dragalge using the Dragalgite Mega Stone, a form introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. When Mega Evolving, Dragalge undergoes substantial physical changes, growing larger and becoming far more ornate as kelp and seaweed heavily decorate its expanded frame. The crest atop its head expands dramatically into six flowing, cape-like appendages that dramatically enhance its draconic silhouette. This Mega Evolution grants Dragalge access to the Cacophony ability, replacing its standard abilities, and boosts its base stats significantly—particularly its Defense to 105, Special Attack to 132, and Special Defense to 163—bringing its Mega form's total base stats to 594.
Where to Find
ambrette town
kalos
cyllage city
kalos
kalos route 8
kalos
poni breaker coast
alola
Dragalge Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Dragalge is an intensely territorial Pokémon that actively defends its domain with aggressive displays of toxic force, spitting poison indiscriminately at any creature that dares trespass on its claimed waters. Its poison possesses remarkable corrosive properties, strong enough to eat through the hulls of metal tankers, which explains why maritime records are filled with cautionary tales of ships that wandered into Dragalge-inhabited seas and never returned. Rather than rely on active pursuit, this cunning Pokémon employs an ambush hunting strategy, blending seamlessly with seaweed beds before unleashing a spray of poisonous liquid on unsuspecting prey such as Finizen. Interestingly, despite its generally hostile nature, Dragalge has been observed to coexist peacefully and even cooperatively with Dhelmise, a partnership of unclear origin. The Pokédex notes that Dragalge generates dragon energy by positioning the plume on its head above the ocean's surface and basking in sunlight, representing a unique method of power generation among draconic Pokémon.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
Their poison is strong enough to eat through the hull of a tanker, and they spit it indiscriminately at anything that enters their territory.
Tales are told of ships that wander into seas where Dragalge live, never to return.
Their poison is strong enough to eat through the hull of a tanker, and they spit it indiscriminately at anything that enters their territory.
Tales are told of ships that wander into seas where Dragalge live, never to return.
Generation VII
This vicious Pokémon sprays a poisonous liquid on opponents that come near. For whatever reason, it gets along really well with Dhelmise.
It blends in with seaweed to ambush its prey and then takes them down with a poisonous liquid strong enough to melt metal.
Generation VIII
Dragalge uses a poisonous liquid capable of corroding metal to send tankers that enter its territory to the bottom of the sea.
Dragalge generates dragon energy by sticking the plume on its head out above the ocean’s surface and bathing it in sunlight.
Dragalge Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Dragalge is a clever portmanteau of 'dragon' and 'algae,' perfectly encapsulating the creature's dual nature as a draconic being camouflaged within aquatic plant life. Its Japanese name, Dramidoro, similarly combines elements suggesting both its dragonic identity and its seaweed-dwelling habits. The design draws heavily from real-world leafy sea dragons, marine creatures renowned for their leaf-like appendages and camouflage capabilities, translated into the Pokémon universe as a toxic, territorial predator. This translation of a relatively peaceful real-world animal into an aggressive, poison-wielding creature represents a creative twist that makes Dragalge simultaneously grounded in nature and fantastically menacing. The red crest and antennae add a vibrant pop of color and an alien quality, elevating it beyond simple zoological realism into something distinctly Pokémon, while the leaf-shaped appendages tie directly to its 'Mock Kelp Pokémon' species classification and reinforce its masquerading nature.
Learnable Moves
Dragalge can learn 73 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| bubble | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| camouflage | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| flip turn | water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| poison tail | poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| smokescreen | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| venom drench | poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
Dragalge Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Dragalge occupies a unique niche as a specially defensive special attacker with a severely compromised Speed stat of just 44, making it one of the slowest Pokémon commonly used in competitive play. Its Special Defense base of 123 and Special Attack base of 97 create a defender-turned-striker profile, allowing it to absorb special attacks while delivering powerful poison and dragon-type moves in return. The Poison Point and Poison Touch abilities both offer a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon upon contact, providing passive damage accumulation and status condition pressure, while the hidden ability Adaptability doubles the same-type attack bonus from 1.5x to 2x, transforming its Poison and Dragon moves into exceptionally powerful strikes. Dragalge's movepool typically includes coverage moves such as Dragon Pulse, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, and Focus Blast, alongside utility options like Toxic, recover moves, and Trick Room support for its low Speed stat. Its typing grants it excellent resistances to Grass, Water, Electric, and Fighting moves while resisting Dragon moves by half, though it carries notable weaknesses to Ice and Ground attacks. Strategic players often utilize Dragalge's Speed liability as an asset by pairing it with Trick Room setters or in double battles where its bulk becomes more relevant.
Commonly Asked Questions About Dragalge
What type is Dragalge?
Dragalge is a poison and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Dragalge evolve from?
Dragalge evolved from skrelp.
What are Dragalge's weaknesses?
Dragalge is weak to ground, psychic, ice and dragon type moves.
Where can I find Dragalge?
Dragalge can be found in ambrette town (kalos), cyllage city (kalos) and kalos route 8 (kalos) and 1 other locations.
Dragalge Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Since its introduction in Generation VI, Dragalge has captured the imagination of trainers and fans with its combination of elegant design and fearsome reputation. The Pokédex entries' references to ships vanishing without a trace have made Dragalge something of a legend in Pokémon lore, reminiscent of maritime horror tales and sea monsters of folklore. Its appearance in various Pokémon media, including anime episodes and the Pokémon Adventures manga, has further solidified its presence in the franchise's popular consciousness. The creature appeals to players who enjoy building tanks in competitive play, as its exceptional special defense allows for creative defensive sets that many overlook in favor of more obvious wall Pokémon. Among fan communities, Dragalge has become emblematic of Generation VI's creative approach to Pokémon design, exemplifying how the game designers successfully translated real-world biological inspiration into compelling competitive and narratively rich creatures. Its Mega Evolution form, introduced later in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, has reinvigorated interest in the species among veteran players seeking advanced strategic options.
Where to Find Dragalge in Every Pokémon Game
Dragalge becomes available to players primarily through evolution of its pre-evolution Skrelp upon reaching level 48, making it a mid-to-late game encounter in most Pokémon titles where it appears. The Pokémon has been distributed across numerous games including Generation VI titles (X and Y in the Coastal Kalos region as #0031 in the local Pokédex), Generation VII entries (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in the Alola region as #0348 in the local Pokédex), and more recent entries such as Scarlet and Violet where it appears as #0338 in the Paldea region's Pokédex. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Dragalge holds the local Pokédex number #0162, while The Isle of Armor DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield assigns it #0195. The base capture rate of 55 indicates moderate availability in the wild, requiring players to use appropriate Poké Balls and status condition moves to successfully add wild Dragalge to their teams. Its presence across multiple generations and region-specific Pokédexes makes it a relatively accessible Pokémon for players looking to fill their teams with distinctive poison-dragon types.