Generation IX · #0978: Mimicry Pokémon
Curly Tatsugiri is a Dragon/Water-type Pokémon, known as the Mimicry Pokémon, first introduced in Generation IX. Its base stats total 475, with Special Attack (120) the highest and Attack (50) the lowest. Its ability is Commander, with Storm Drain as its Hidden Ability.
0.3m
8.0kg
Mimicry Pokémon
Male 50% / Female 50%
pink
fish
Goes inside the mouth of an ally Dondozo if one is on the field.
Redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
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ruby sapphire
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firered leafgreen
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heartgold soulsilver
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diamond pearl
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emerald
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xd
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colosseum
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sword shield
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yellow
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red blue
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ruby sapphire
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
+244 more TMs/HMs
Curly Tatsugiri also has 5 related forms: Droopy Tatsugiri, Stretchy Tatsugiri, Curly Mega Tatsugiri, Droopy Mega Tatsugiri and Stretchy Mega Tatsugiri.
Curly Tatsugiri isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It may only be available through gifts, events, raids or trades in some games.
This is a small dragon Pokémon. It lives inside the mouth of Dondozo to protect itself from enemies on the outside.
Tatsugiri is an extremely cunning Pokémon. It feigns weakness to lure in prey, then orders its partner to attack.
Curly Tatsugiri can learn 36 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon cheer | dragon | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| harden | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| lunge | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| memento | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| mirror coat | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rapid spin | normal | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| soak | water | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| splash | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
Curly Tatsugiri is a dragon and water type Pokemon.
Curly Tatsugiri does not evolve.
Curly Tatsugiri is weak to dragon and fairy type moves.
Tatsugiri-curly first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Scarlet & Violet (2023) and has since featured on 10 cards across 7 sets. Its most recent card is from Shining Revelry (2025). Its most valuable card is Tatsugiri (Twilight Masquerade) at around €13.85.

Tatsugiri
Shining Revelry · #021
Two Diamond · 2025
illus. Tomowaka

Tatsugiri
Shining Revelry · #075
One Star · 2025
illus. cochi8i

Tatsugiri ex
Surging Sparks · #226
Ultra Rare · 2024
illus. 5ban Graphics
€1.83

Tatsugiri ex
Surging Sparks · #142
Double rare · 2024
illus. 5ban Graphics
€0.69

Tatsugiri
Twilight Masquerade · #131
Uncommon · 2024
illus. Jerky
€0.20

Tatsugiri
Twilight Masquerade · #186
Illustration rare · 2024
illus. osare
€13.85

Tatsugiri
Paldean Fates · #127
Shiny rare · 2024
illus. Kagemaru Himeno
€3.33

Tatsugiri
Paradox Rift · #141
Uncommon · 2023
illus. Shibuzoh.
€0.15

Tatsugiri
Scarlet & Violet · #062
Uncommon · 2023
illus. OKACHEKE
€0.20

Tatsugiri
SVP Black Star Promos · #118
None · 2023
illus. Shimaris Yukichi
€6.44
Card data and images via the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Prices are indicative market values and update daily.