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Generation VI · #0690 — Mock Kelp Pokémon
Skrelp is a dual-type Poison/Water Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, bearing the official designation #690 in the National Pokédex. This small aquatic creature stands merely 0.5 meters (1'08") tall and weighs a modest 7.3 kilograms (16.1 lbs), making it one of the more diminutive Pokémon found in marine environments. Despite its unimpressive physical dimensions, Skrelp possesses a distinctly unique ecological niche as the Mock Kelp Pokémon, employing elaborate camouflage strategies to survive in competitive ocean habitats. With a base stat total of only 320, Skrelp is clearly designed as an early-game or intermediate encounter, yet it serves as the foundation for one of Generation VI's most distinctive evolutionary lines.
Base Stats
Height
0.5m
Weight
7.3kg
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×.
Skrelp Biology & Physical Characteristics
Skrelp exhibits a remarkable morphology that closely mimics a common sea dragon, featuring a predominantly brown coloration with striking purple facial markings and red eyes rimmed in black. Its most distinctive feature is its tubular, upturned snout, flanked by leaf-like pectoral fins positioned on either side of its head. A large, roundish lump crowns the top of its skull, from which a light blue, spherical growth dangles via a thin brown stem—an adaptation that enhances its kelp-like appearance. The Pokémon's back possesses a slight hunch with a blunt spike, while light blue rounded fins protrude from either side of its body, and its striated purple belly contrasts with its brown dorsal surface. Its tail comprises three distinct leaf-like fins that further contribute to its seaweed disguise. Notably, Skrelp is a poor swimmer by nature and relies heavily on clinging to and riding seaweed as its primary means of ocean traversal, making it particularly vulnerable to storms that might sweep it far from its home waters.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Skrelp Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Skrelp exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of exactly 50% male and 50% female individuals, indicating no sexual dimorphism in the species and equal breeding viability regardless of partner selection. The species belongs to both the Water 1 and Dragon egg groups, granting it considerable breeding flexibility and allowing it to produce offspring with a diverse array of compatible Pokémon partners. Eggs containing Skrelp require precisely 20 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel before the young Pokémon emerges—a moderately lengthy incubation period consistent with aquatic Pokémon. With a base friendship value of 70 in Generations VI and VII (later reduced to 50 in subsequent generations), Skrelp demonstrates moderate natural affinity toward its trainer, suggesting these creatures are reasonably receptive to human companionship despite their predatory nature. The combination of dual egg group membership and balanced gender distribution makes Skrelp an accessible breeding partner for competitive players seeking specific movepool combinations or breeding projects.
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
+527 more TMs/HMs
skrelp's Evolution Chain
Skrelp Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Skrelp undergoes a single evolutionary transformation into Dragalge when it reaches level 48, representing a dramatic shift in both typing and capabilities. Upon evolution, Skrelp's Poison/Water classification transforms into Poison/Dragon, fundamentally altering its stat distribution and movepool while elevating its combat viability considerably. Dragalge maintains the predatory, venomous nature established by Skrelp but develops significantly enhanced offensive and defensive statistics that make it a respectable threat in competitive environments. The physical transformation from Skrelp to Dragalge mirrors a maturation process, with the evolved form developing more pronounced draconic features while retaining the aquatic heritage of its pre-evolution. This evolution line represents Generation VI's contribution to the dragon-type ecology and provides trainers with an alternative dragon-type option that diverges substantially from more traditional dragon Pokémon in both appearance and tactical applications.
Where to Find
ambrette town
kalos
cyllage city
kalos
kalos route 8
kalos
Skrelp Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Skrelp demonstrates sophisticated predatory behavior despite its small stature and limited swimming ability, employing deceptive camouflage as its primary survival mechanism. The Pokédex entries consistently document how Skrelp disguises itself as rotten kelp or drifting seaweed, remaining perfectly still until unsuspecting prey approaches within striking distance, at which point it bathes its victims in liquid poison to incapacitate them before consumption. Its main dietary staple is rotten seaweed itself, which it has evolved the ability to consume and metabolize into its potent poison spray—a remarkable biological adaptation that transforms decaying organic matter into a chemical weapon. In the Alola region specifically, Skrelp is frequently encountered in close proximity to Dhelmise, suggesting a mutualistic or at least non-antagonistic coexistence between these two seaweed-dwelling Pokémon. The creature's reliance on ocean currents and its propensity for getting swept away during storms indicates that Skrelp inhabits shallow to moderately deep coastal waters where seaweed beds are abundant and provide both camouflage and sustenance.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.
It looks just like rotten kelp. It hides from foes while storing up power for its evolution.
Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.
It looks just like rotten kelp. It hides from foes while storing up power for its evolution.
Generation VII
It vanishes into seaweed and remains perfectly still to avoid attacks from large Pokémon. Rotten seaweed is its main food source.
It’s not good at swimming, so it clings to the seaweed. In the Alola region, it’s often found near Dhelmise.
Generation VIII
It drifts in the ocean, blending in with floating seaweed. When other Pokémon come to feast on the seaweed, Skrelp feasts on them instead.
Skrelp looks like a piece of rotten seaweed, so it can blend in with seaweed drifting on the ocean and avoid being detected by enemies.
Skrelp Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Skrelp is derived from "skelp," a Scottish and Northern English dialectal term meaning to strike or slap, combined with "kelp," the common name for large brown seaweed species. This linguistic foundation perfectly encapsulates the Pokémon's dual nature as both a seaweed mimic and an aggressive predator that strikes prey with poisonous assault. In Japanese, Skrelp is known as Kuzumo, with "kuzu" meaning "waste" or "garbage" and "mo" potentially referring to seaweed, reflecting the creature's consumption of rotten seaweed and its garbage-like appearance as disguise. The design itself appears heavily inspired by the leafy sea dragon, a real-world marine creature native to Australian waters that camouflages itself through leaf-like appendages and slow, drifting movement. Skrelp's coloration scheme of brown, purple, and blue, combined with its leaf-like fins and diminutive stature, creates a cohesive visual identity that makes the seaweed disguise immediately apparent to players while remaining convincing within its fictional ocean ecosystem.
Learnable Moves
Skrelp can learn 69 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| acid armor | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Skrelp Competitive Battle Guide
From a competitive standpoint, Skrelp's appeal is substantially limited by its modest base stat total of 320, with particularly crippling speed of only 30 that renders it nearly immobile in competitive formats where speed-based initiative determines battle outcomes. Its attack statistics are uniformly mediocre, with identical 60 base values in Attack, Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense that prevent it from excelling in any particular defensive or offensive capacity. However, Skrelp does receive one meaningful competitive tool through its hidden ability, Adaptability, which amplifies same-type attack bonuses from the standard 1.5 multiplier to a significantly more potent 2.0 multiplier, allowing Poison-type and Water-type moves to deal substantially increased damage. Players utilizing Skrelp typically regard it as a Pokédex entry rather than a genuine competitive contestant, as its pre-evolution status means that any serious competitive application would involve evolving it into Dragalge, which possesses substantially superior statistics and movepool options. Its standard abilities, Poison Point and Poison Touch, offer defensive utility through a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon, but this defensive application fails to overcome Skrelp's fundamental stat deficiencies.
Commonly Asked Questions About Skrelp
What type is Skrelp?
Skrelp is a poison and water type Pokemon.
What does Skrelp evolve into?
Skrelp evolves into dragalge.
What are Skrelp's weaknesses?
Skrelp is weak to ground, psychic and electric type moves.
Where can I find Skrelp?
Skrelp can be found in ambrette town (kalos), cyllage city (kalos) and kalos route 8 (kalos).
Skrelp Cultural Impact & Franchise History
While Skrelp has not achieved mainstream cultural prominence comparable to iconic Generation VI Pokémon such as Greninja or Mega Charizard X, it has maintained a steady presence within dedicated Pokémon communities as a favored subject for fan art and creative reinterpretations. The Pokémon's distinctive seaweed-dragon hybrid aesthetic has inspired numerous fan designs and alternate form concepts that explore its potential evolutionary branches or regional variations. Within competitive communities, Skrelp frequently appears in "Nuzlocke" challenge runs and other playthrough formats as a surprise encounter that provides players with an unexpected Poison/Dragon typing option. The Pokémon's appearance in the anime and various spin-off media, while not generating major storylines, has contributed to its recognition among casual fans and younger players encountering Generation VI games. Its status as a genuinely underutilized Pokémon has paradoxically contributed to a cult-like appreciation among players who favor overlooked or unconventional team compositions, leading to a small but passionate fanbase that advocates for Skrelp's competitive viability through creative movepool and ability usage.
Where to Find Skrelp in Every Pokémon Game
Skrelp was introduced in Generation VI and has maintained consistent availability across subsequent game generations with varying distribution patterns. In Pokémon X and Y, Skrelp appears as Pokédex entry #030 in the Coastal Kalos region, making it accessible during the main storyline progression for players exploring maritime areas. The Pokémon reappeared in subsequent remakes and entries including Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (where it received dex entry #0347 in the Alola region), Sword and Shield through the Isle of Armor DLC, and Scarlet and Violet. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Skrelp appears with regional dex entry #0161, suggesting continued inclusion in future Generation IX content. The species maintains a capture rate of 225, indicating relative ease in encountering and catching wild specimens compared to rarer legendary or pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Its breeding availability and presence across multiple game generations ensures that dedicated players can reliably obtain Skrelp for their collections, though its limited competitive viability means that many players utilize it primarily for Pokédex completion or sentimental reasons rather than team construction purposes.