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No. 0621

Druddigon

Cave Pokémon

Druddigon
Official art
Dragon
Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
139 kg 306.4 lbs
Base stat total
485 top 38%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Druddigon are vicious and cunning. They take up residence in nests dug out by other Pokémon, treating the stolen nests as their own lairs.
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Base stats

HP77137–184264–358
Atk120112–189220–372
Def9085–156166–306
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD9085–156166–306
Spe4847–11090–214
Total485Higher than 62% of all Pokémon
HP77Atk120Def90Spe48SpD90SpA60

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 48). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+110Max100No SP68Min61Scarf165Tailwind220

At max Speed, Druddigon outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  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. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 110Druddigon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 100Druddigon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 68Druddigon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  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

Dragon2×Fairy2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric½×Fire½×Grass½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

  • Rough Skin

    Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

  • Sheer Force

    Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

  • Mold BreakerHidden ability

    Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.11% of teams · rank #244 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Rocky Helmet
Ability
Rough Skin
Nature
Calm
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
  1. Glare
  2. Stealth Rock
  3. Taunt
  4. Roar

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.28%
  • Rated 1500+0.16%
  • Rated 1630+0.11%
  • Rated 1760+0.02%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.11%

Moves

  • Glare97.5%
  • Stealth Rock97.2%
  • Taunt82.4%
  • Roar58.4%
  • Dragon Tail36.2%
  • Iron Head7.7%
  • Earthquake3.5%
  • Fire Punch2.9%
  • Poison Tail2.8%
  • Bite2.4%

Items

  • Rocky Helmet63.1%
  • Roseli Berry29.7%
  • Focus Sash4.5%
  • Life Orb1.4%
  • Punching Glove0.7%
  • Loaded Dice0.2%

Abilities

  • 58.4%
  • 39.4%
  • 2.3%

EV spreads

  • Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD45.7%
  • Jolly 252 HP / 144 SpD / 112 Spe27.1%
  • Careful 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe5%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD3.9%
  • Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def3%

Common teammates

Evolution

Druddigon does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
10Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
15Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
20Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
25SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
30Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
35Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15
40CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
45Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
50OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
55SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 49

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20
TM03Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM05Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM26Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10
TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM66Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM68Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM79RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM85SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TR02FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TR20SubstituteTransfers 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
TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TR24OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15
TR32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TR36Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TR47Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR62Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
TR73Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Egg moves 4

EggGlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30
EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
EggPoison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25
EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

Tutor 4

TutorDraco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TutorDual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TutorLash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TutorScale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Cave Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Red
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Unova#127Updated Unova#270Mountain Kalos#141Updated Alola#374Updated Poni#121Isle of Armor#063Crown Tundra#119
  1. Druddigon are vicious and cunning. They take up residence in nests dug out by other Pokémon, treating the stolen nests as their own lairs.

    Shield
  2. Druddigon lives in caves, but it never skips sunbathing—it won’t be able to move if its body gets too cold.

    Sword
  3. It infiltrates tunnels that Pokémon like Diglett and Dugtrio have dug and quietly waits for prey to pass through.

    Ultra Moon
  4. The red skin on its face is harder than rock. In narrow caves, it squares off against its enemies and charges face-first right into them.

    Ultra Sun
  5. It runs through the narrow tunnels formed by Excadrill and Onix. It uses its sharp claws to catch prey.

    Black 2 · White 2
  6. It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock.

    White · X · Omega Ruby
  7. It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move.

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese
クリムガン
Japanese (romaji)
Crimgan
Korean
크리만
Chinese (Traditional)
赤面龍
Chinese (Simplified)
赤面龙
French
Drakkarmin
German
Shardrago
Spanish
Druddigon
Italian
Druddigon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
170
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
DragonMonster
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 10 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Tunnel to the TopSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 10 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Tunnel to the TopSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Resolution CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Resolution CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59
Y 5 areas
  • Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 324)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 326)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–59
X 5 areas
  • Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 324)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 326)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–59
White 2 5 areas
  • Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–58
  • Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–66
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 77)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 80)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
Black 2 5 areas
  • Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–58
  • Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–66
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 77)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 80)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
White 3 areas
  • Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–37
Black 3 areas
  • Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–37