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No. 0886

Drakloak

Caretaker Pokémon

Drakloak
Official art
DragonGhost
Height
1.4 m 4′07″
Weight
11 kg 24.3 lbs
Base stat total
410 top 59%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
Without a Dreepy to place on its head and care for, it gets so uneasy it’ll try to substitute any Pokémon it finds for the missing Dreepy.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP68128–175246–340
Atk8076–145148–284
Def5049–11294–218
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD5049–11294–218
Spe10296–169188–333
Total410Higher than 41% of all Pokémon
HP68Atk80Def50Spe102SpD50SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 102). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+169Max154No SP122Min109Scarf253Tailwind338

At max Speed, Drakloak outspeeds 20 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Drakloak · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 154Drakloak · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 122Drakloak · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Dragon2×Fairy2×Ghost2×Ice2×

Resists

Bug½×Electric½×Fire½×Grass½×Poison½×Water½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×
Takes normal damage from 5 types
FlyingGroundRockSteelPsychic

Abilities

  • Clear Body

    Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

  • Infiltrator

    Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

  • Cursed BodyHidden ability

    Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 17

EvoDragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1InfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20
1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
6Lock-OnEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5
12AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
18HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
24AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
30Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
36U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
42Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
48Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10
54Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
61Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
66Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
72Last ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM151Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category
Caretaker Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
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Galar#396Crown Tundra#111Paldea#306
  1. Without a Dreepy to place on its head and care for, it gets so uneasy it’ll try to substitute any Pokémon it finds for the missing Dreepy.

    Shield
  2. It’s capable of flying faster than 120 mph. It battles alongside Dreepy and dotes on them until they successfully evolve.

    Sword

Names around the world

Japanese
ドロンチ
Japanese (romaji)
Doronch
Korean
드래런치
Chinese (Traditional)
多龍奇
Chinese (Simplified)
多龙奇
French
Dispareptil
German
Phandra
Spanish
Drakloak
Italian
Drakloak

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
144
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
AmorphousDragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Shield 3 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword 3 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60