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drizzile
Generation VIII · #0817 — Water Lizard Pokémon
Drizzile is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII that represents the middle stage of the Galar region's water starter evolution line. Known officially as the Water Lizard Pokémon, it bears the National Pokédex number #0817 and evolves from Sobble at level 16, eventually reaching its final form, Inteleon, at level 35. Despite its modest base stat total of 420, Drizzile demonstrates a specialized distribution that emphasizes special attack and speed, making it a capable combatant for trainers who understand its tactical strengths. Its dual ability options—Torrent and the hidden ability Sniper—provide distinct strategic advantages depending on a trainer's preferred battle style, with Torrent amplifying water-type moves in desperate situations and Sniper transforming critical hits into devastating strikes.
Base Stats
Height
0.7m
Weight
11.5kg
Category
Water Lizard Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
blue
Shape
upright
Abilities
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Drizzile Biology & Physical Characteristics
Drizzile is a slim, lizard-like Pokémon with a predominantly blue coloration accented by a white belly and distinctive dark blue markings. Its most notable physical features include lime green, mitten-like hands with two digits each, small feet similarly designed, and a chameleon-like tail that spirals inward. The Pokémon's face is particularly expressive, characterized by half-lidded eyes with green eyelids, small nostrils, and three hair-like structures atop its head—two dark blue and one purple—with the purple one standing upright like a cowlick while the others droop downward in an emo-style fringe that partially obscures one eye. A defining biological trait is the presence of special pores in its palms that secrete moisture, which Drizzile skillfully forms into water balloons for both hunting and combat purposes. Inside its mouth lies a long, mucus-coated tongue capable of striking prey with blinding speed, and like its evolutionary relatives, Drizzile possesses the ability to camouflage itself when wet, a trait inherited from Sobble's chameleon ancestry.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Drizzile Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Drizzile exhibits a significant gender bias toward males, with approximately 87.5% of the species being male and only 12.5% being female, a ratio consistent across most water-type Pokémon. This species belongs to both the Water 1 and Field egg groups, providing breeders with considerable flexibility in producing offspring through various breeding combinations. With a base friendship value of 50, Drizzile begins at a neutral relationship level with its trainer, requiring dedicated effort and positive interactions to develop stronger bonds. The species has a medium-slow growth rate, meaning trainers must invest more experience points to achieve level progression compared to fast-growing Pokémon, but it typically hatches from an egg within 20 cycles, equivalent to 4,884–5,140 steps of travel. Female Drizzile, despite their rarity, are equally valuable for breeding purposes and do not exhibit different characteristics from their male counterparts.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
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
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm09
yellow
tm09
red blue
tm98
sun moon
hm03
ruby sapphire
hm03
platinum
hm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
+339 more TMs/HMs
drizzile's Evolution Chain
Drizzile Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Drizzile occupies the crucial middle position in a three-stage evolution line that begins with Sobble and concludes with Inteleon. Evolution from Sobble occurs automatically at level 16, marking the transition from a timid, tear-prone tadpole Pokémon into a more confident and strategic combatant. The leap from Drizzile to Inteleon at level 35 represents a dramatic transformation, where the lazy water lizard matures into a sleek, bipedal sniper Pokémon with significantly enhanced special attack and speed capabilities. This progression mirrors the classic starter Pokémon growth pattern, with each stage gaining refinement in its water-based combat techniques and tactical sophistication. The evolutionary journey emphasizes the thematic development from vulnerability through calculated intelligence to lethal precision.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Drizzile Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Drizzile exhibits a fascinating contradiction between exceptional intelligence and profound laziness—it is highly capable of devising complex strategies and executing hit-and-run tactics by leveraging its surroundings, yet it prefers complete inactivity unless circumstances force it to act. According to Pokédex entries, this Water Lizard Pokémon is remarkably cautious and territorial, establishing its home within tree hollows or rocky crevices where it constructs elaborate trap systems throughout its domain to discourage intruders. Its combat approach is methodical and precise: Drizzile uses its lightning-fast tongue to deliver an initial blinding assault before finishing opponents with calculated skill. The Pokémon typically moves on all fours but can rear up to walk bipedally when necessary. Despite its lazy demeanor, Drizzile is anything but defenseless, using water balloons as its primary weapon to maintain distance from threats while remaining safely ensconced within its fortified territory.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VIII
A clever combatant, this Pokémon battles using water balloons created with moisture secreted from its palms.
Highly intelligent but also very lazy, it keeps enemies out of its territory by laying traps everywhere.
Drizzile Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Drizzile's name derives from a combination of 'drizzle'—a light, continuous rainfall—and 'reptile,' perfectly encapsulating its nature as a water-type lizard Pokémon. The Japanese name 'Jimereon' combines 'jimeji' (じめじめ), meaning damp or gloomy, with 'chameleon,' reflecting both its moisture-secreting abilities and its chameleon-like camouflage heritage. The design philosophy clearly draws inspiration from real-world chameleons, evident in the prehensile tail and color-changing capabilities, while the expressive facial features and emo-style hair give it a distinctly contemporary, almost humanoid personality. The lime-green hands contrast sharply with its predominantly blue body, possibly suggesting the role of moisture in its physical composition. The overall aesthetic—combining reptilian features with surprisingly fashionable styling—positions Drizzile as the adolescent stage of the evolutionary line, distinctly more sophisticated than its pre-evolution while retaining playful character design elements.
Learnable Moves
Drizzile can learn 47 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aqua jet | water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| aqua ring | water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fell stinger | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| ice shard | ice | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| soak | water | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tearful look | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pledge | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Drizzile Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Drizzile occupies a niche role primarily in lower-tier formats, as its base stat total of 420 limits its effectiveness in higher-tier competitive play. However, its stat distribution provides meaningful advantages in specific situations: a special attack base of 95 combined with a speed base of 90 allows it to function as a moderately swift special attacker, while its relatively low defense stats of 55 on both the defensive and special defensive fronts necessitate strategic play that avoids direct confrontation. The hidden ability Sniper deserves particular attention in competitive contexts, as it transforms critical hits from the standard 2× damage multiplier into a devastating 3× multiplier, making Drizzile an interesting candidate for movesets incorporating high-crit moves like Liquidation or Water Pulse. Torrent, the standard ability, serves as a reliable last-resort option when Drizzile's health drops below one-third, amplifying water-type moves by 50% and enabling comeback potential in tight matches. Its movepool, including coverage options like U-turn for pivoting and Sucker Punch for priority damage, allows for flexible team building in lower-tier competitive environments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Drizzile
What type is Drizzile?
Drizzile is a water type Pokemon.
What does Drizzile evolve into?
Drizzile evolves into inteleon.
What are Drizzile's weaknesses?
Drizzile is weak to grass and electric type moves.
Drizzile Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Drizzile gained significant cultural prominence through its appearance in the Pokémon Sword and Shield anime series, particularly through Goh's Drizzile, which became a memorable character arc demonstrating the Pokémon's laziness and intelligence in humorous situations. The species has resonated with fans due to its distinctive personality—the contradiction between tactical brilliance and complete apathy creates compelling narrative possibilities and endearing character moments. Its design aesthetic, incorporating modern fashion sensibilities through the emo-style hair and contemporary color palette, appealed to a broad demographic of players and viewers. Within the trading card game, Drizzile cards have found niche popularity, particularly those highlighting its water balloon attacks or supporting evolution lines. The Pokémon's position as a middle-stage evolution in the Galar starter line ensures it maintains visibility within franchise discussions, and its characterization as both lazy and clever has spawned considerable fan art and community engagement exploring the humorous tension between its capabilities and motivations.
Where to Find Drizzile in Every Pokémon Game
Drizzile became available to trainers upon the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield, where it could be obtained by evolving a Sobble starter Pokémon to level 16. In these Generation VIII games, Drizzile received the National Pokédex number #0817 and the local number #0008, making it a core part of the Galar regional dex. Following its introduction, Drizzile maintained availability across subsequent generations, including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where it continues its evolutionary line and can be caught or bred through established methods. The species received expanded distribution through Pokémon Legends: Z-A, ensuring continued accessibility to new players. Trainers can obtain Drizzile either through direct evolution of Sobble or through breeding with compatible Pokémon in the Water 1 and Field egg groups, making it relatively accessible for dedicated breeders. The catch rate of 45 on wild encounters represents moderate difficulty, requiring appropriate Poké Balls and battle conditions for successful capture, though most players will encounter it more reliably through the starter evolution path.