No. 0886
Drakloak
Caretaker Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Drakloak is a Dragon/Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark and Fairy, with a base stat total of 410. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.4 m 4′07″
- Weight
- 11 kg 24.3 lbs
- Base stat total
- 410 Higher than 41% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Without a Dreepy to place on its head and care for, it gets so uneasy it’ll try to substitute any Pokémon it finds for the missing Dreepy.
Base stats
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 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
DragonGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 5 types
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 102); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Drakloak outspeeds 20 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's .
Everything about Clear Body →Moves ignore substitutes and foe's Reflect/Light Screen/Safeguard/Mist/Aurora Veil.
Everything about Infiltrator →If this Pokémon is hit by an attack, there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled.
Everything about Cursed Body →Other Pokémon with Cursed Body 12
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Beldum
Metang
Metagross
Regirock
Regice
Registeel
Klink
Klang
Klinklang
Carbink
Diancie
Dreepy
Dragapult
Nacli
Naclstack
Garganacl
Zubat
Golbat
Crobat
Hoppip
Skiploom
Jumpluff
Ninjask
Seviper
Spiritomb
Cottonee
Litwick
Lampent
Chandelure
Espurr
Meowstic
Inkay
Malamar
Noibat
Noivern
Bramblin
Brambleghast
Gengar
Alolan Marowak
Galarian Corsola
Shuppet
Banette
Froslass
Frillish
Jellicent
Sinistea
PolteageistCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
Moves
Level up 17
| Evo | Dragon PulseNo additional effect. | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Bite30% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | InfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Bug | Spec | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 6 | Lock-OnUser's next move will not miss the target. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 12 | AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 18 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 30 | Double HitHits 2 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 36 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 48 | Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection. | Ghost | Phys | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 54 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 61 | Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dragon | Phys | 100 | 75% | 10 |
| 66 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 72 | Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used. | Normal | Phys | 140 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 41
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM21 | Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Ghost | Spec | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM44 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM63 | Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Psychic | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM100 | Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM115 | Dragon PulseNo additional effect. | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM132 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM151 | Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection. | Ghost | Phys | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM156 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM166 | Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain. | Electric | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TM169 | Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dragon | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM222 | Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM226 | Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 15 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Drakloak is capable of flying at over 120 miles per hour. It cares for a Dreepy that rests on its head until it evolves into a Drakloak itself.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Caretaker Pokémon
- Galar · Sword & Shield
- Color
- Green
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Without a Dreepy to place on its head and care for, it gets so uneasy it’ll try to substitute any Pokémon it finds for the missing Dreepy.
ShieldIt’s capable of flying faster than 120 mph. It battles alongside Dreepy and dotes on them until they successfully evolve.
Sword
Names around the world
- English
- Drakloak
- Japanese
- ドロンチ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Doronch
- Korean
- 드래런치
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 多龍奇
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 多龙奇
- French
- Dispareptil
- German
- Phandra
- Spanish
- Drakloak
- Italian
- Drakloak
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Training
- 2 Spe
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 50
- 144
- Slow
Breeding
- AmorphousDragon
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Dreepy: Level 50.
Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
- Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
- Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Shield 3 areas
- Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword 3 areas
- Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
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.