No. 0882

Dracovish

Fossil Pokémon

Official art

Dracovish is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 505. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water Dragon

Height: 2.3 m 7′07″
Weight: 215 kg 474.0 lbs
Base stat total: 505 Higher than 73% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

Its mighty legs are capable of running at speeds exceeding 40 mph, but this Pokémon can’t breathe unless it’s underwater.

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Base stats

HP90165–197290–384

Atk9099–156166–306

Def100108–167184–328

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe7585–139139–273

Total505Higher than 73% 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 Def.

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

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Type matchups

WaterDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DragonFairy

Resists

½×

Steel

¼×

FireWater

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

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Dracovish 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
139		Dracovish · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
127		Dracovish · 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		Dracovish · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
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

This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water .
Everything about Water Absorb →
Other Pokémon with Water Absorb 26
Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Lapras Vaporeon Chinchou Lanturn Politoed Wooper Quagsire Mantine Cacnea Cacturne Mantyke Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Maractus Frillish Jellicent Volcanion Dewpider Araquanid Arctovish Clodsire Wellspring Mask Ogerpon
This Pokémon's bite-based attacks have 1.5× power. Bug Bite is not boosted.
Everything about Strong Jaw →
Other Pokémon with Strong Jaw 10
Mega Sharpedo Tyrunt Tyrantrum Hisuian Avalugg Yungoos Gumshoos Bruxish Chewtle Drednaw Boltund
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled; to Sandstorm.
Everything about Sand Rush →
Other Pokémon with Sand Rush 9
Sandshrew Sandslash Herdier Stoutland Drilbur Excadrill Lycanroc Dracozolt Houndstone

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexUber

Evolution

Dracovish does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 13


1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	40	100%	25
7	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
14	Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	20
21	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
28	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
35	Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.	Dragon	Spec	60	100%	20
42	Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	65	100%	20
49	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Phys	—	90%	10
56	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
63	Fishious RendPower doubles if user moves before the target.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10
70	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
77	Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dragon	Phys	100	75%	10

TM / HM / TR 39


TM01	Mega KickNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	120	75%	5
TM08	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM22	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM36	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Spec	35	85%	15
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM45	DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Water	Phys	80	100%	10
TM48	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM54	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Phys	25	90%	10
TM55	BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.	Water	Spec	65	100%	10
TM67	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TM81	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM97	Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	20
TM98	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TR01	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TR03	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
TR04	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TR07	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
TR10	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TR16	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Phys	80	100%	15
TR18	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	10
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR24	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR32	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TR62	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
TR67	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
TR69	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TR74	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TR75	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TR84	Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Water	Spec	80	100%	15
TR97	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Phys	85	100%	10
TR98	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10

Tutor 2


Tutor	Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dragon	Spec	130	90%	5
Tutor	Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.	Rock	Spec	120	90%	10

Biology

Dracovish is a Fossil Pokémon that can be made out of the Fossilized Fish and Fossilized Drake. Its powerful jaws and legs made it the most fearless predator of its time, but its own doing made it extinct by over hunting its underwater prey. Dracovish are fast runners, able to run up to 40 mph, and brutally efficient at capturing prey, but cannot breathe unless underwater.

Design & origin

Dracovish is one of four Fossil Pokémon composed of pairs of parts haphazardly put together, appearing to be inspired by the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs as well as similarly inaccurate reconstructions of dinosaurs. Other aspects of the creatures appear to be based on hoaxes and paleontological forgeries such as Charles Dawson's Piltdown Man.

The various Fossils appear to be based on different types of dinosaurs, such as the stegosaurus, paravians, and dunkleosteus.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon, Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Dracovish, and Arctovish · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#25 in Galar in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 11,436 votesThe Pokémon Company International
WikipediaWikipedia views (shared article “Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Dracovish, and Arctovish”): #62 of 67 Pokémon articles (last 30 days), 816 viewsWikipedia page views: Wikimedia Foundation (CC0)

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

Pokédex entries

: Fossil Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Green

: —

Galar#376

Its mighty legs are capable of running at speeds exceeding 40 mph, but this Pokémon can’t breathe unless it’s underwater.
Shield
Powerful legs and jaws made it the apex predator of its time. Its own overhunting of its prey was what drove it to extinction.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Dracovish
Japanese: ウオノラゴン
Japanese (romaji): Uonoragon
Korean: 어래곤
Chinese (Traditional): 鰓魚龍
Chinese (Simplified): 鳃鱼龙
French: Hydragon
German: Pescragon
Spanish: Dracovish
Italian: Dracovish

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

: 2 Def
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 177
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 1 area

Route 6Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Sword 1 area

Route 6Receive as a gift · Lv 10

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.