
Dragon
- Abilities
- Rough SkinInflicts damage to the foe on contact.Sheer ForceMoves lose added effects but gain power.
- Hidden ability
- Mold BreakerMoves can be used regardless of abilities.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Monster / Dragon
- Growth
- Medium Fast
- EV yield
- 2 Attack
- Wild held item
- Dragon Fang
| HP | 77 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | |
| Defense | 90 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | |
| Speed | 48 | |
| Total | 485 |
Where to find it
No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Evolution
Does not evolve.
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 5 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 10 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | The foe is knocked away, forcing out another party Pokémon. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| 15 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack. |
| 20 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the foe with a scary face. Lowers its Speed by 2 stages. |
| 25 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 30 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. |
| 35 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 | The user sharpens its claws. Raises its Attack and accuracy by 1 stage. |
| 40 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 45 | Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 50 | Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused. |
| 55 | Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with brute force. It then lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by 1 stage. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 90 | 90 | 15 | Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. |
| TM79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers its light and fires it. 10% chance to lower the foe’s Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM103 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed. |
| TM129 | Dual Wingbeat | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 | Strikes the target with its wings twice. | |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water. |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glare | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | The user intimidates the foe with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis. |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Poison Tail | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Strikes with its tail. Has a high critical-hit ratio and a 10% chance to poison the target. |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however. |
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