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No. 0978

Tatsugiri

Mimicry Pokémon

CurlyMega CurlyMega DroopyMega Stretchy
Tatsugiri official artwork
Official art

Tatsugiri is a Dragon/Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 475. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

DragonWater
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
8 kg 17.6 lbs
Base stat total
475 Higher than 57% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Commander
Pokédex entryViolet
Tatsugiri is an extremely cunning Pokémon. It feigns weakness to lure in prey, then orders its partner to attack.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP68143–175246–340
Atk5063–11294–218
Def6072–123112–240
SpA120126–189220–372
SpD95103–161175–317
Spe8291–147152–289
Total475Higher than 57% of Pokémon
HP68Atk50Def60Spe82SpD95SpA120

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 SpA.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

DragonWatershow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)

Resists

½×
Steel (because of Water)
¼×
Fire (because of Dragon and Water)Water (because of Dragon and Water)
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostGrassElectricPsychicIceDark

With : Water becomes 0×

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 82); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+147Max134No SP102Min91Scarf (Choice Scarf)220Tailwind294

At max Speed, Tatsugiri outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Tatsugiri 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
147Tatsugiri · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134Tatsugiri · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102Tatsugiri · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
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
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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

7.3% of teams · rank #31 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Draco Meteor, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%
  2. Surf, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
  3. Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
  4. Nasty Plot, Status

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

Usage by rating

  • All games4.2%
  • 1500 weighting5.1%
  • 1630 weighting7.3%
  • 1760 weighting11.0%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.3%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe68.0%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe25.7%
  • Timid 96 HP / 96 Def / 52 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe2.7%
  • Timid 96 HP / 16 Def / 52 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe1.3%
  • Timid 172 HP / 164 SpA / 16 SpD / 156 Spe1.0%

Tera types

Common teammates

Evolution

Tatsugiri doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.

  1. #0978TatsugiriDragonWater
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Tatsugirinite
      #0978Mega Curly TatsugiriDragonWater
    2. Mega Evolution, in battleholding TatsugiriniteDroopy Form Tatsugiri only
      #0978Mega Droopy TatsugiriDragonWater
    3. Mega Evolution, in battleholding TatsugiriniteStretchy Form Tatsugiri only
      #0978Mega Stretchy TatsugiriDragonWater

Moves

Level up 12

1SplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpecial40100%25
6HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30
12Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
17Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
23SoakChanges the target's type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
28TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
34MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10
39Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpecial9085%10
43Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
47Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpecial—100%20
52Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpecial85100%10

TM / HM / TR 28

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpecial50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpecial85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpecial90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpecial11080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpecial13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhysical80100%15
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpecial3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpecial9085%10
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 3

EggBaton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhysical—100%20
EggRapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhysical50100%40

Biology

Forms

Mega Tatsugiri

Mega Tatsugiri resembles a plate of sushi, with all three forms of Tatsugiri placed on a rainbow-colored object. Its design changes depending on which form of Tatsugiri undergoes Mega Evolution.

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

Pokédex entries

Category
Mimicry Pokémon
Debut
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Pink
Shape
Paldea#375Hyperspace#031

  1. Tatsugiri is an extremely cunning Pokémon. It feigns weakness to lure in prey, then orders its partner to attack.

    Violet

  2. This is a small dragon Pokémon. It lives inside the mouth of Dondozo to protect itself from enemies on the outside.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Tatsugiri
Japanese
シャリタツ
Japanese (romaji)
Syaritatsu
Korean
싸리용
Chinese (Traditional)
米立龍
Chinese (Simplified)
米立龙
French
Nigirigon
German
Nigiragi
Spanish
Tatsugiri
Italian
Tatsugiri

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

Catch rate
100 ≈13.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 2
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

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.