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Mega Dragalge

Mock Kelp Pokémon

Mega Dragalge official artwork
Official art

Mega Dragalge is the Poison/Dragon-type Mega Evolution of Dragalge, 2× weak to Ground, Psychic, Ice and Dragon, with a base stat total of 594. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 0.2% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

Height
2.1 m 6′11″
Weight
100.3 kg 221.1 lbs
Base stat total
594 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Mega Dimension
Abilities
Dragalge generates dragon energy by sticking the plume on its head out above the ocean’s surface and bathing it in sunlight.
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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk8594–150157–295
Def105112–172193–339
SpA132136–202242–399
SpD163164–236297–467
Spe4457–10583–205
Total594Higher than 94% of Pokémon
HP65Atk85Def105Spe44SpD163SpA132

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: None.

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Type matchups

PoisonDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Ground (because of Poison)Ice (because of Dragon)Psychic (because of Poison)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Poison)Electric (because of Dragon)Fighting (because of Poison)Fire (because of Dragon)Poison (because of Poison)Water (because of Dragon)
¼×
Grass (because of Poison and Dragon)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelDarkFairy

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 44); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+105Max96No SP64Min57Scarf157Tailwind210

At max Speed, Dragalge outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Dragalge against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105Dragalge · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
96Dragalge · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
64Dragalge · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega 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

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Dragalge, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3151.6%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.4%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.3%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.2%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

2.8% of teams · rank #49 · Singles · about 1,443 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Sassy
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD
  1. Flip Turn
  2. Draco Meteor
  3. Sludge Bomb
  4. Scald

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games3.0%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)3.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)2.8%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)4.0%

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Sassy 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD16.9%
  • Sassy 32 HP / 17 Def / 17 SpD13.8%
  • Sassy 32 HP / 10 Def / 24 SpD8.5%
  • Calm 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD8.4%

These 4 cover 47.6% of its sets.

Most common partners

Evolution

Moves

Level up 14

1Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1.PoisonSpec40100%30
1SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
15Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
20Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
25Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25
30Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
35ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
40Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
45Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
52Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
59Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
66OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM26Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM188Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

Biology

Tales are told of ships that wander into seas where Dragalge live, never to return.

Design & origin

Dragalge is based on the leafy seadragon.

Forms

Mega Dragalge

PoisonDragon
BST 594

HoldsDragalgite

Mega Dragalge's head protrusions grow much longer, and it gains bulbs on its head resembling antlers.

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

Polls & views

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

Pokédex entries

Mock Kelp Pokémon
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Brown
—
Coastal Kalos#031Updated Alola#348Updated Poni#095Isle of Armor#195Paldea#338Lumiose#162
  1. Dragalge generates dragon energy by sticking the plume on its head out above the ocean’s surface and bathing it in sunlight.

    Shield
  2. Dragalge uses a poisonous liquid capable of corroding metal to send tankers that enter its territory to the bottom of the sea.

    Sword
  3. It blends in with seaweed to ambush its prey and then takes them down with a poisonous liquid strong enough to melt metal.

    Ultra Moon
  4. This vicious Pokémon sprays a poisonous liquid on opponents that come near. For whatever reason, it gets along really well with Dhelmise.

    Ultra Sun
  5. Tales are told of ships that wander into seas where Dragalge live, never to return.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  6. Their poison is strong enough to eat through the hull of a tanker, and they spit it indiscriminately at anything that enters their territory.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Dragalge
Japanese
ドラミドロ
Japanese (romaji)
Dramidoro
Korean
드래캄
Chinese (Traditional)
毒藻龍
Chinese (Simplified)
毒藻龙
French
Kravarech
German
Tandrak
Spanish
Dragalge
Italian
Dragalge

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

None
55 ≈7.2% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
—
Medium

Breeding

Water 1Dragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Dragalge holding Dragalgite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.