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No. 0978

Mega Stretchy Tatsugiri

Mimicry Pokémon

CurlyMega CurlyMega DroopyMega Stretchy
Mega Stretchy Tatsugiri official artwork
Official art

Mega Stretchy Tatsugiri is a Dragon/Water-type Mega Evolution of Tatsugiri, 2× weak to Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 575. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

DragonWater
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
24 kg 52.9 lbs
Base stat total
575 Higher than 91% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Mega Dimension
Abilities
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
Atk6576–128121–251
Def9099–156166–306
SpA135139–205247–405
SpD125130–194229–383
Spe92100–158170–311
Total575Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP68Atk65Def90Spe92SpD125SpA135

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

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

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

Max+158Max144No SP112Min100Scarf237Tailwind316

At max Speed, Mega Stretchy Tatsugiri outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Stretchy 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
158Mega Stretchy Tatsugiri · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
144Mega Stretchy Tatsugiri · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Mega Stretchy Tatsugiri · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
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

    Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

    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

    1SplashNo competitive use.NormalStatus——40
    1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%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.WaterSpec60100%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.WaterSpec9085%10
    43Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
    47Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20
    52Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

    TM / HM / TR 28

    TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
    TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
    TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
    TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
    TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
    TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%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.DragonSpec85100%10
    TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%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.WaterSpec11080%5
    TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
    TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
    TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
    TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
    TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
    TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
    TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
    TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%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.FightingPhys—100%20
    EggRapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhys50100%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

    Mimicry Pokémon
    Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
    Color
    Pink
    —
    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

    None
    100 ≈13.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
    50
    —
    Medium Slow

    Breeding

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

    Where to find

    Mega Evolves in battle from Stretchy Form Tatsugiri holding Tatsugirinite.

    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.