Skrelp (#0690) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk6058–123112–240

Def6058–123112–240

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe3031–9058–174

Total320Higher than 23% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Skrelp outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

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

Electric2×Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Fire½×Ice½×Poison½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalFlyingRockGhostGrassDragonDark

Abilities

Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Poison Touch
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
AdaptabilityHidden ability
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.06% of teams · rank #123 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Timid
EVs: 116 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Fire

Surf
Sludge Wave
Flip Turn
Tera Blast

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

Usage by rating

All players0.26%
Rated 1500+0.22%
Rated 1630+0.06%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.06%

Moves

Surf98.4%
Sludge Wave53.6%
Flip Turn53.5%
Tera Blast53.3%
Thunderbolt45.1%
Sludge Bomb44.8%
Toxic Spikes42.8%
Protect2.3%
Liquidation1.6%
Gunk Shot1.6%

Items

Choice Scarf53.5%
Eviolite45.1%
Loaded Dice1.4%
Leftovers0%
Wide Lens0%
Rocky Helmet0%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 116 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe53.3%
Modest 116 Def / 196 SpA / 196 SpD42.8%
Bold 196 Def / 116 SpA / 196 SpD2.1%
Jolly 36 HP / 196 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe1.4%
Modest 196 Def / 116 SpA / 196 SpD0.3%

Tera types

Fire53.3%
Poison42.8%
Grass2.3%
Dragon1.4%

Common teammates

Trapinch53.3%
Fuecoco53.3%
Gible53.3%
Axew53.3%
Totodile53.3%
Chinchou42.8%
Feebas42.8%
Corphish42.8%

Evolution

#0690SkrelpPoisonWater
1. Level 48#0691DragalgePoisonDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

10Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

15Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

20Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

25Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

30Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

35ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

40Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

45Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

50Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

55Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

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

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

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

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

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

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

Egg moves 4

EggAcid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20

EggDragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

EggHazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

EggTwisterHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonSpec40100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Mock Kelp Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Coastal Kalos#030Updated Alola#347Updated Poni#094Isle of Armor#194Paldea#337Lumiose#161

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.
Shield
It drifts in the ocean, blending in with floating seaweed. When other Pokémon come to feast on the seaweed, Skrelp feasts on them instead.
Sword
It’s not good at swimming, so it clings to the seaweed. In the Alola region, it’s often found near Dhelmise.
Ultra Moon
It vanishes into seaweed and remains perfectly still to avoid attacks from large Pokémon. Rotten seaweed is its main food source.
Ultra Sun
It looks just like rotten kelp. It hides from foes while storing up power for its evolution.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: クズモー
Japanese (romaji): Kuzumo
Korean: 수레기
Chinese (Traditional): 垃垃藻
Chinese (Simplified): 垃垃藻
French: Venalgue
German: Algitt
Spanish: Skrelp
Italian: Skrelp

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpD
Catch rate: 225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 64
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Dragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 9 areas

Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Y 3 areas

Ambrette TownFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
Cyllage CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
Road 8Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25