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hakamo-o
Generation VII · #0783 — Scaly Pokémon
Hakamo-o is a dual-type Dragon/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, standing as the middle evolution in the Jangmo-o evolutionary line. Known as the Scaly Pokémon, Hakamo-o represents a significant power jump from its pre-evolution, evolving from Jangmo-o at level 35 and eventually reaching its final form, Kommo-o, at level 45. With a base stat total of 420, Hakamo-o strikes a balance between offensive and defensive capabilities, boasting a respectable Defense stat of 90 that allows it to absorb incoming damage while maintaining solid offensive presence with an Attack stat of 75. This intermediate evolution demonstrates the warrior spirit characteristic of the Jangmo-o line, serving as both a transitional form and a capable combatant in its own right for trainers who encounter it during their journey through the Alola region.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
47.0kg
Category
Scaly Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
gray
Shape
upright
Abilities
Protects against bullet, ball, and bomb-based moves.
Protects against sound-based moves.
Protects against damage from weather.
Hakamo-o Biology & Physical Characteristics
Hakamo-o is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon distinguished by its extensive plating of overlapping scales that cover much of its body in light gray coloration, contrasted by darker gray arms and legs. Its distinctive features include angular, red eyes set within a rounded, beak-like snout adorned with small spike-like structures resembling teeth on either side of the upper jaw. Two small scales protrude upward on either side of its head, while a line of three slightly raised scales runs down its chest and a matching line of four scales extends along its back. The most striking visual elements are its three large, overlapping arm scales—the first two displaying gray coloring with yellow trim, while the third features a bold red hue with matching yellow edges—and a prominent yellow scale on its forehead marked with a distinctive heart-shaped light yellow stripe. Between its shoulders and on each side of its head sit small, white feather-like crests that provide visual contrast to its predominantly gray body. Its appendages are tipped with three yellow claws, and its long, tapering tail terminates in a small circular scale featuring yellow and darker yellow coloration.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Hakamo-o Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Hakamo-o maintains a perfectly balanced gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female individuals, allowing trainers equal opportunity to breed either gender. This Pokémon belongs solely to the Dragon egg group, meaning it can only breed with other Dragon-type Pokémon or with Ditto, which serves as a universal breeding partner. The breeding process for Hakamo-o follows a relatively lengthy timeline, requiring 40 egg cycles to hatch—equivalent to approximately 10,024 to 10,280 steps depending on various in-game factors. Upon hatching, Hakamo-o offspring begin at their lowest evolutionary stage as Jangmo-o, allowing trainers the opportunity to raise their team members from the earliest stages and witness the complete development from young warrior to battle-hardened fighter. The species demonstrates a base happiness value of 70, indicating a moderately positive starting relationship with its trainer, which can be increased through proper care, affection, and battle experience, making Hakamo-o a rewarding Pokémon for players seeking to build strong bonds with their team.
Held Items
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Held Items
razor-claw
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage. Held by a Sneasel while levelling up at night: Holder evolves into Weavile.
Cost: 5000
razor-claw
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage. Held by a Sneasel while levelling up at night: Holder evolves into Weavile.
Cost: 5000
razor-claw
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage. Held by a Sneasel while levelling up at night: Holder evolves into Weavile.
Cost: 5000
razor-claw
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage. Held by a Sneasel while levelling up at night: Holder evolves into Weavile.
Cost: 5000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
emerald
tm02
crystal
tm02
firered leafgreen
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hakamo-o's Evolution Chain
Hakamo-o Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Hakamo-o occupies a crucial position within the Jangmo-o evolution line as its middle stage, representing a marked enhancement over its pre-evolution form while serving as a stepping stone toward the fully-realized combat prowess of Kommo-o. When Jangmo-o reaches level 35, it evolves into Hakamo-o, gaining the Fighting-type addition to its Dragon-typing and experiencing significant stat increases across multiple categories—particularly notable improvements occur in Defense, rising substantially to 90, and Attack, increasing to 75. The evolution process also grants Hakamo-o access to the Clanging Scales move, a signature move that grows progressively stronger as the user's scales remain intact, embodying the species' reliance on its armored physiology. Further evolution into Kommo-o occurs at level 45, whereupon the Pokémon undergoes another transformation gaining increased stats and the powerful signature move Clanging Scales fully realized. This three-stage evolutionary chain demonstrates a clear progression from an eager young warrior through a disciplined intermediate fighter to a formidable final form, with each stage building upon the last.
Where to Find
vast poni canyon
alola
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Hakamo-o Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Hakamo-o possesses a fierce and combative temperament, deliberately separating from its brethren to undertake solitary training regimens, seeking out worthy opponents wherever it travels. Before engaging in battle, Hakamo-o performs a distinctive ritualistic dance while clanging its scales together to produce rhythmic, metallic sounds—this display serves as both a demonstration of its strength and an intimidation tactic. When this rhythmic clanging reaches its climax, Hakamo-o unleashes a powerful, challenging war cry that signals the beginning of combat. According to Pokédex accounts, this courageous Pokémon will leap at its prey with fierce shouts, tearing through opposition with its scaly punches without concern for its own defensive vulnerabilities, as its scale-based armor provides sufficient protection. The species frequents battlefields and training grounds throughout the Alola region, constantly seeking new opponents to test itself against and refine its combat abilities through experience.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
It leaps at its prey with a courageous shout. Its scaly punches tear its opponents to shreds.
It makes noise by clanging its scales together. When the rhythm has reached its peak, Hakamo-o attacks.
It sheds and regrows its scales on a continuous basis. The scales become harder and sharper each time they’re regrown.
The scales it sheds can be molded and processed to make pots and pans. They conduct heat well, so they’re a popular item.
Generation VIII
The scaleless, scarred parts of its body are signs of its strength. It shows them off to defeated opponents.
Before attacking its enemies, it clashes its scales together and roars. Its sharp claws shred the opposition.
Hakamo-o Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Hakamo-o's name derives from a combination of linguistic elements reflecting its dragon warrior nature and scale-based identity. The name likely combines 'haka' (a Māori ceremonial war dance), 'mō' or similar phonetic elements, and the onomatopoetic 'o' sound suggesting clanging or metallic noises. This naming convention perfectly encapsulates the Pokémon's defining behavioral trait of dancing and clanging its scales together before battle. The design itself draws inspiration from various sources: the overall body structure and bipedal stance reference small dinosaurs and dragons, while the elaborate plating system suggests both traditional samurai or warrior armor and the natural scaling found in reptiles. The Japanese name 'Jyarango' (ジャランゴ) carries similar martial connotations, with 'jara' potentially referencing the clanging sound of scales. The color palette—dominated by grays with strategic yellow and red accents—evokes a sense of weathered battle experience while the prominent red scales suggest heated passion and warrior spirit. The small white feather-like crests provide an elegant contrast to the heavy armor plating, suggesting a balance between refined technique and raw power.
Learnable Moves
Hakamo-o can learn 80 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| autotomize | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| coaching | fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon cheer | dragon | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| noble roar | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sky uppercut | fighting | Physical | 85 | 90 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| upper hand | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| vacuum wave | fighting | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Hakamo-o Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Hakamo-o occupies a specialized niche as a physical attacker with respectable bulk, though it is frequently overshadowed by its fully-evolved counterpart, Kommo-o. Its stat distribution emphasizes Defense at 90 and Attack at 75, making it reasonably durable while maintaining solid offensive capability, though the relatively modest Attack value limits its raw damage output compared to dedicated physical sweepers. Hakamo-o's hidden ability, Overcoat, provides valuable utility by negating weather-based damage effects like sandstorm and hail, offering a strategic advantage in competitive environments where weather-based teams are prevalent. Its three standard abilities offer different strategic approaches: Bulletproof protects against projectile-based moves including Bullet Seed, Bullet Punch, and Barrage, while Soundproof immunity against sound-based attacks like Hyper Voice and Boomburst provides niche defensive coverage. The Dragon/Fighting typing grants Hakamo-o excellent offensive coverage while introducing significant vulnerabilities to Ice-type moves, which deal 4x damage due to stacking weaknesses, a critical liability in modern competitive formats. Most competitive players utilize Hakamo-o primarily in lower-tier formats or as a physical wall rather than as a primary offensive threat, reserving more prominent team slots for its superior evolution.
Commonly Asked Questions About Hakamo-o
What type is Hakamo-o?
Hakamo-o is a dragon and fighting type Pokemon.
What does Hakamo-o evolve into?
Hakamo-o evolves into kommo-o.
What are Hakamo-o's weaknesses?
Hakamo-o is weak to flying, psychic, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Hakamo-o?
Hakamo-o can be found in vast poni canyon (alola).
Hakamo-o Cultural Impact & Franchise History
While Hakamo-o has not achieved the mainstream recognition of iconic Pokémon like Charizard or Pikachu, it has developed a dedicated following within the Pokémon community for its unique design and the compelling narrative arc of the Jangmo-o evolutionary line. The species' warrior aesthetic and ritualistic battle dance resonate with players who appreciate martial arts themes and disciplined warrior characters within the franchise. In the Alola region's cultural context, Hakamo-o embodies the spirit of training and self-improvement central to Pokémon battling traditions, with its solitary training regimen and challenging demeanor reflecting values of personal development and honorable combat. The practical application of its shed scales in manufacturing cookware, as mentioned in Ultra Moon's Pokédex entry, grounds the species within the game world's ecology and economy, demonstrating how Pokémon naturally integrate into human civilization. Among competitive players and team builders, Hakamo-o serves as a testament to the depth of Generation VII's Pokémon designs, offering trainers a viable intermediate option for those seeking a powerful Dragon-type ally without immediately committing to the full evolutionary line.
Where to Find Hakamo-o in Every Pokémon Game
Hakamo-o can be encountered in Pokémon Sun and Moon primarily through evolution of Jangmo-o at level 35, making it readily available to players who capture the base form and invest minimal experience points into its development. In the Alola region, Jangmo-o appears in specific locations including Mount Hokulani and the Vast Poni Canyon, allowing trainers to obtain specimens for training into Hakamo-o. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon provide similar availability, with Jangmo-o appearing in comparable locations and the same level 35 evolution threshold. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Hakamo-o becomes available through various methods including wild encounters in specific areas and evolution of captured Jangmo-o, with updated regional Pokédex assignments reflecting the game's Galar region context. The Isle of Armor DLC expansion and The Teal Mask DLC further expand Hakamo-o's availability in newer game formats. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet continue supporting the species with its traditional evolution methods intact, allowing modern players access to this warrior Pokémon across multiple contemporary platforms. Additionally, Hakamo-o appears in Pokémon GO, enabling mobile trainers to experience the species and its evolutionary line through the augmented reality platform, making it accessible to a broad audience of players across various game formats.