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naganadel
Generation VII · #0804 — Poison Pin Pokémon
Naganadel is a dual-type Poison/Dragon Pokémon that represents one of the most fascinating discoveries from Ultra Space. As National Pokédex entry #804, this creature was first encountered in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, where it is classified as an Ultra Beast with the codename UB Stinger by the International Police. Despite not being classified as a mythical or legendary Pokémon in the traditional sense, Naganadel's extraterrestrial origin and unique biological properties give it a distinctly otherworldly character. Standing at an impressive 3.6 meters in height and weighing 150 kilograms, this Pokémon combines an insectoid frame with draconic characteristics, embodying the strange convergence of evolution found only in Ultra Space. Its signature ability, Beast Boost, automatically raises its highest stat by one stage whenever it defeats another Pokémon, reflecting its adaptive nature as an ultra-dimensional organism.
Base Stats
Height
3.6m
Weight
150.0kg
Category
Poison Pin Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
purple
Shape
wings
Abilities
Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.
Naganadel Biology & Physical Characteristics
Naganadel possesses a uniquely striking anatomy that blends characteristics of insects and dragons in a way that defies conventional evolutionary logic. Its upper body features a slender frame with a notably long neck and thin arms, with the coloration predominantly light purple on the upper chest, neck, head, and arms, while the waist transitions to a darker purple adorned with fuchsia stripes along each side. Each shoulder extends a long gray spike, and its three-clawed pinkish-purple hands suggest both predatory precision and manipulative capability. The Pokémon's most distinctive feature is its elaborate head structure, crowned with a long, spiked crest and flanked by curved gray spikes that function as mandibles. Its most striking feature is arguably its pair of glowing cyan eyes rimmed with fuchsia and surrounded by spike-crested visors, giving it an almost alien intelligence in appearance. A pair of light purple wings sprout from the center of its back, each featuring fuchsia claws at the joint and darker purple membranes with fuchsia markings. Most critically, Naganadel stores hundreds of liters of poisonous liquid within its body, which it can fire as a glowing, venomous substance from its needles with remarkable adhesive properties, as documented in the Pokédex entries from Ultra Moon.
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Training
Breeding
Naganadel Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Naganadel is classified as a genderless Pokémon, belonging to the "Undiscovered" egg group, which means it cannot participate in breeding with any other Pokémon under normal circumstances. This classification reflects its Ultra Beast status and extraterrestrial origin, suggesting that Naganadel operates under a fundamentally different reproductive biology than standard Pokémon species. The genderless nature, combined with a base friendship of zero, establishes Naganadel as a creature that exists outside the conventional social and reproductive structures of known Pokémon society. In practical gameplay terms, this means trainers cannot breed Naganadel to create multiple specimens, making each individual particularly valuable and unrepeatable. The inability to breed also reinforces the mystique surrounding Ultra Beasts, presenting them as singular organisms adapted to their ultra-dimensional environments without the need for traditional sexual reproduction. For players seeking additional Naganadel, the only option is to capture Poipole and guide its evolution through the Dragon Pulse requirement, making the obtainment process deliberate and meaningful rather than routine.
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naganadel's Evolution Chain
Naganadel Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Naganadel evolves from Poipole, a smaller Poison-type Ultra Beast, when the latter reaches a sufficient level while knowing the move Dragon Pulse. This evolution requirement is particularly notable as it mandates that trainers specifically teach Poipole the Dragon Pulse move, typically acquired through TM or move tutor services, before leveling it further. This mechanic represents a deliberate choice on the trainer's part to guide their Poipole toward draconic power, transforming the smaller creature into the imposing Naganadel. The evolution physically manifests dramatic changes: Poipole's diminutive form blossoms into the towering 3.6-meter frame of Naganadel, its base special attack rises from 71 to an impressive 127, and its speed increases from base 73 to base 121, fundamentally reshaping its competitive role from a special attacker into a genuinely fast special sweeper. The addition of the Dragon typing completes its transformation from a pure Poison-type into a formidable dual-typed Pokémon. Notably, Naganadel cannot be obtained through any traditional breeding mechanics, as it belongs to the "No Eggs Discovered" egg group, reinforcing its status as an extraordinary Ultra Beast without conventional reproductive methods.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Naganadel Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Naganadel originates from Ultra Megalopolis, a mysterious location within Ultra Space in the core series games, though the animated series suggests it comes from an entirely unnamed Ultra world. As an Ultra Beast, Naganadel likely exhibits behaviors fundamentally alien to typical Pokémon, being an organism that exists outside the normal ecological frameworks of known regions. The creature's defensive and offensive capabilities suggest it may be solitary and territorial in nature, particularly given its capacity to generate and deploy toxic substances with extreme precision. Its combination of speed (base 121) and special attack (base 127) indicates it is an active predator adapted for swift aerial combat and ranged toxin deployment. The adhesive nature of its venom suggests Naganadel may employ this substance not merely as a weapon but as a tool for capturing or restraining prey, or even for territorial marking within its Ultra Space habitat. The fact that it maintains a base happiness of zero, significantly lower than standard Pokémon, suggests a fundamentally different psychological profile that reflects its non-terrestrial origin.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
It stores hundreds of liters of poisonous liquid inside its body. It is one of the organisms known as UBs.
One kind of Ultra Beast, it fires a glowing, venomous liquid from its needles. This liquid is also immensely adhesive.
Naganadel Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Naganadel derives from a combination of linguistic elements reflecting its nature: "Naga" references serpentine or dragon-like creatures found across multiple mythologies, while "nadel" appears to incorporate the German word for "needle," referencing its spike-based anatomy. The Japanese designation, Agoyon, suggests a different etymological approach rooted in Japanese phonetics and sound symbolism. The creature's design philosophy clearly embraces a fusion aesthetic, merging insectoid characteristics such as mandible-like mouth structures and wing morphology with distinctly draconic elements including its long neck, spikes, and Dragon-type classification. This hybrid approach reflects its origin as an Ultra Beast, organisms that evolved under entirely different universal laws than terrestrial Pokémon. The purple and fuchsia color scheme creates a distinctly alien appearance, avoiding the naturalistic palettes typical of conventional Pokémon in favor of hues that immediately signal otherworldliness. Designer James Turner's reference sheet emphasizes the creature's sleek, almost sleek elegance alongside its obvious lethality, positioning it as both beautiful and dangerous in equal measure. The spiky crest, mandibles, and intricate wing structure create visual complexity that rewards careful examination, befitting a Pokémon literally from another dimension.
Learnable Moves
Naganadel can learn 77 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cross poison | poison | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon rush | dragon | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fell stinger | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury attack | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| gastro acid | poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leech life | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| peck | flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| pin missile | bug | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| sky drop | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| smart strike | steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| venom drench | poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Naganadel Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Naganadel functions as a specialized special attacking sweeper with exceptional speed, boasting a respectable base 127 Special Attack paired with a potent base 121 Speed stat. This combination positions it as one of the fastest special attackers available, allowing it to outspeed the majority of the competitive metagame and strike with the elemental versatility afforded by its Poison/Dragon typing. The movepool provides access to powerful STAB options including Dragon Pulse and Poison Jab, complemented by coverage moves such as Air Slash and Nasty Plot, which enables Naganadel to boost its already formidable Special Attack. Its Beast Boost ability transforms every successful knockout into a compounding advantage, raising its highest stat by one stage, which typically reinforces its Special Attack or Speed advantage further. However, Naganadel's defensive profile presents notable vulnerabilities, with all defensive stats stationed at a modest base 73, resulting in considerable frailty. Its typing grants important resistances to Grass, Fighting, and Poison moves, while granting immunity to Poison-type status conditions, but leaves it vulnerable to prevalent threats like Ice-type moves, Ground coverage, and fast priority attacks. Competitive success with Naganadel typically requires careful prediction and speed-based team synergy, positioning it as an offensive threat that punishes passive play but demands skillful piloting to navigate its defensive limitations.
Commonly Asked Questions About Naganadel
What type is Naganadel?
Naganadel is a poison and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Naganadel evolve from?
Naganadel evolved from poipole.
What are Naganadel's weaknesses?
Naganadel is weak to ground, psychic, ice and dragon type moves.
Naganadel Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Naganadel has established itself as a memorable and distinctive character within the broader Pokémon franchise, representing a pivotal moment where creatures from beyond known space became central to the narrative and competitive landscape. As one of the Ultra Beasts that gained significantly expanded coverage in Generation VII, Naganadel became iconic for trainers who engaged with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon's interdimensional narrative, creating a devoted fanbase appreciative of its alien aesthetic and formidable combat capabilities. The creature has appeared prominently in the animated series, most notably through Ash Ketchum's eventual capture and training of a Naganadel, which became a key member of his team during critical battles. This mainstream animation exposure broadened its appeal beyond the core competitive community. Naganadel's design has resonated particularly with fans who appreciate the more experimental and otherworldly Pokémon concepts, contrasting with the more naturalistic designs of earlier generations. The creature's mysterious origin in Ultra Space and its status as a confirmed non-legendary, non-mythical Ultra Beast have positioned it as an approachable yet exotic specimen for collectors and lore enthusiasts. Fan art, merchandise, and community discussions frequently feature Naganadel, cementing its place as one of Generation VII's most recognizable and beloved introductions.
Where to Find Naganadel in Every Pokémon Game
Naganadel's availability is constrained by its evolution mechanics and the games in which it appears. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, trainers must first capture Poipole, which appears in specific Ultra Space encounters, and subsequently train it while ensuring it learns Dragon Pulse before leveling it further to trigger evolution into Naganadel. This deliberate gatekeeping mechanism ensures that obtaining Naganadel requires intentional planning and effort rather than accidental evolution. The Pokémon has since been made available in subsequent generations, including Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, though availability varies by specific game and update status. The hatch counter indication of 120 cycles for Poipole eggs appears misleading given the "No Eggs Discovered" classification, suggesting this is legacy data from development or reflects theoretical breeding mechanics never implemented. Trading between games and utilizing Pokémon HOME has become essential for players seeking to collect Naganadel across multiple games or regions. Its relatively low capture rate of 45, combined with its Ultra Beast status, makes capturing a wild Naganadel in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon a challenging endeavor, often requiring appropriate Poké Ball types and strategic weakening to achieve successful capture.