Dewgong: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP90165–197290–384

Atk7081–134130–262

Def8090–145148–284

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD95103–161175–317

Spe7081–134130–262

Total475Higher than 57% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×

ElectricFightingGrassRock

Resists

½×

Water

¼×

Ice

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ½×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes 0.125×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81

Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Dewgong outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Dewgong against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134		Dewgong · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122		Dewgong · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Dewgong · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Thick Fat
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokémon deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
Other Pokémon with Thick Fat 28
Mega Venusaur Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Seel Snorlax Marill Azumarill Swinub Piloswine Miltank Makuhita Hariyama Azurill Spoink Grumpig Spheal Sealeo Walrein Purugly Munchlax Mamoswine Tepig Pignite Appletun Lechonk Oinkologne Cetoddle Cetitan
Hydration
This Pokémon has its status cured at the end of each turn if Rain is active.
Other Pokémon with Hydration 21
Seel Lapras Vaporeon Smoochum Wingull Barboach Whiscash Gorebyss Luvdisc Phione Manaphy Tympole Palpitoad Ducklett Swanna Alomomola Shelmet Accelgor Goomy Sliggoo Goodra
Ice Body, hidden ability
If Snow is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
Other Pokémon with Ice Body 19
Seel Galarian Mr. Mime Snorunt Glalie Spheal Sealeo Walrein Regice Glaceon Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Bergmite Avalugg Mr. Rime Arctovish Frigibax Arctibax Baxcalibur

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.2% of teams · rank #209 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Ice Body, hidden ability
Nature: Sassy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD

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

Usage by rating

All games0.2%
1500 weighting0.1%
1630 weighting0.2%
1760 weighting0.2%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Sassy 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD80.2%
Sassy 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD9.7%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD2.9%
Naive 252 Def / 252 SpD / 4 Spe2.6%
Sassy 252 HP / 252 SpD2.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0086SeelWater
1. Level 34
  #0087DewgongWaterIce

Moves

Level up 17


Evo	Sheer ColdOHKOs non-Ice targets. Fails if user's lower level.	Ice	Special	—	30%	5
1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
1	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
13	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
17	Ice ShardUsually goes first.	Ice	Physical	40	100%	30
21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
23	Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.	Water	Status	—	—	20
27	Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Ice	Special	65	100%	20
31	Aqua JetUsually goes first.	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
33	BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.	Water	Special	65	100%	10
39	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
45	DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Water	Physical	80	100%	10
49	Aqua TailNo additional effect.	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
55	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
61	SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.	Normal	Status	—	—	25
65	SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.	Ice	Status	—	—	10

TM / HM / TR 45


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Special	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM46	AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Ice	Physical	60	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM52	SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM53	Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.	Steel	Physical	70	—	10
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM106	Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.	Ground	Physical	80	95%	10
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Physical	85	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TM124	Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.	Ice	Physical	80	100%	15
TM127	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Physical	90	90%	10
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM174	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
TM187	Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Ice	Physical	25	100%	30
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Special	50	100%	10
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Physical	60	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Special	35	85%	15
TM209	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Special	90	85%	10
TM212	Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.	Ice	Physical	20	90%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
TM227	Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10

Egg moves 10


Egg	BelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.	Poison	Special	120	90%	10
Egg	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	EntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
Egg	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
Egg	Horn DrillOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.	Normal	Physical	—	30%	5
Egg	Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	30
Egg	Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Spit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Special	—	100%	10
Egg	StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Egg	SwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Status	—	—	10

Biology

Dewgong can store thermal energy in its body to withstand cold temperatures. At night, it hunts for prey like Wishiwashi, and during the day, it sleeps on ice or shallow water, or sunbathes on beaches. A fisherman once mistook a Dewgong on an iceberg for a mermaid.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#311 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Sea Lion Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Sea
Pal Park area: Sea

Kanto#087Original Johto#177Updated Johto#179Updated Unova#266Updated Alola#116Updated Melemele#116Let’s Go Kanto#087Blueberry#144

It sunbathes on the beach after meals. The rise in its body temperature helps its digestion.
Ultra Moon
It swims through the ocean at a speed of eight knots, searching for Pokémon that will become its prey. It’s especially fond of Wishiwashi.
Ultra Sun
Its streamlined body has low resistance, and it swims around cold oceans at a speed of eight knots.
Black 2 · White 2
In snow, the pure white coat covering its body obscures it from predators.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
It stores thermal energy in the body. It swims at a steady eight knots even in intensely cold waters.
LeafGreen
Its body is covered with a pure white fur. The colder the weather, the more active it becomes.
FireRed · X
It loves to snooze on bitterly cold ice. The sight of this Pokémon sleeping on a glacier was mistakenly thought to be a mermaid by a mariner long ago.
Emerald
DEWGONG loves to snooze on bitterly cold ice. The sight of this Pokémon sleeping on a glacier was mistakenly thought to be a mermaid by a mariner long ago.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It sleeps under shallow ocean waters during the day, then looks for food at night when it's cold.
Crystal
It loves frigid seas with ice floes. It uses its long tail to change swimming direction quickly.
Silver · SoulSilver
Its streamlined body has little drag in water. The colder the temperature, the friskier it gets.
Gold · HeartGold · Y
Its entire body is a snowy-white. Unharmed by even intense cold, it swims powerfully in icy waters.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Stores thermal energy in its body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Dewgong
Japanese: ジュゴン
Japanese (romaji): Jugon
Korean: 쥬레곤
Chinese (Traditional): 白海獅
Chinese (Simplified): 白海狮
French: Lamantine
German: Jugong
Spanish: Dewgong
Italian: Dewgong

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

EV yield: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 166
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Seel: Level 34.

Green 2 areas

Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37

Red 2 areas

Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37

Let’s Go, Eevee! 5 areas

Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 5 areas

Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 2 areas

Giant ChasmSurfing in dark spots · Lv 40–50
Seaside Cave (1F)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40

Black 2 2 areas

Giant ChasmSurfing in dark spots · Lv 40–50
Seaside Cave (1F)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40

White 2 areas

Giant ChasmSurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70

Black 2 areas

Giant ChasmSurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70

SoulSilver 2 areas

Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38

HeartGold 2 areas

Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38

Platinum 1 area

Victory Road (inside B1F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–55

Diamond 2 areas

Road 226Surfing · Lv 40–55
Road 230Surfing · Lv 40–55

LeafGreen 4 areas

Icefall Cave (entrance)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–53
Icefall Cave (waterfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–53
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–40
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40

FireRed 4 areas

Icefall Cave (entrance)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–53
Icefall Cave (waterfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–53
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–40
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40

Yellow 3 areas

Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 26–100
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–34

Blue 2 areas

Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37

Red 2 areas

Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.