Druddigon
Cave Pokémon |
クリムガン
Crimgan |
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#621 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Rough Skin or Sheer Force |
Mold Breaker
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
0
HP |
2
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Druddigon (Japanese: クリムガン Crimgan) is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Druddigon is a large, blue, draconic Pokémon with medium-sized wings shaped like thistle leaves, although it is never seen flying. Its bright red head is harder than rock and is very rough. It has a set of glaring, ferocious pale yellow irises. Its arms are longer than its legs, giving it the appearance of a hunchback. It has a thick, moderately-sized tail and sharp claws on both the hands and feet. It also has tall, conical, red spikes; three on each arm, one on each shoulder, two on each leg, and four on its tail. It has a blunt, brutal snout, bearing a maw with no discernible teeth; instead, small fang-like protrusions sprout from its jaws. It has a series of olive, ellipsoid scutes running across its belly.
Druddigon is known to be vicious and cunning. It warms its body by taking in sunlight with its wings; if its body temperature lowers, it becomes immobile. It has savage physical strength; it nimbly chases prey around its den, using its outstretched claws to catch them, or charging into them face-first. It infiltrates the tunnels of other Pokémon, such as Diglett and Dugtrio, and waits for its prey to pass by. Druddigon lives in caves, stolen nests from other Pokémon, and is carnivorous.
In the anime
Main series
Shiny Druddigon in the anime
Major appearances
Druddigon debuted in The Dragon Master's Path!, under the ownership of Emmy. Emmy had been trying to teach Druddigon Draco Meteor and Iris suggested it should battle to gain some experience. Following her advice, Emmy and Druddigon battled Ash and Tepig and won. Druddigon reappeared in a flashback in Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!.
In Search for the Clubultimate!, Gail's Druddigon battled Georgia's Bisharp during the first round of the Clubsplosion. It was defeated with a combination of Metal Sound and Iron Head.
In Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!, Drayden's Druddigon battled Iris and her Dragonite and came out victorious.
In A Unova League Evolution!, Dino used a Druddigon during the Vertress Conference, where it battled Katharine and later Virgil. During the latter battle, Dino's Druddigon was used against Virgil's Eevee, but it was defeated.
In A Pokémon of a Different Color!, a Shiny Druddigon was calmed down and then caught by Johto Gym Leader Clair. A regular-colored Druddigon also appeared in a flashback in the same episode.
In An Explosive Operation!, Aliana used a Druddigon to attack Z2 alongside Mable's Weavile. However, it was easily defeated when Z2 transformed into its 10% Forme. It was later used twice against Team Rocket. In A Towering Takeover!, during Team Flare's takeover of Lumiose City, Druddigon and Bryony's Liepard attacked Ash's friends to stop them from entering Prism Tower. However, they were eventually defeated.
In Aiming for the Top Floor!, Ryuki used a Druddigon in a Double Battle against Ash. It battled alongside Zweilous, but they were defeated by Meltan and Rowlet.
Minor appearances
In Iris's flashback in Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!, a Trainer's Druddigon was defeated by Excadrill in battle.
In Iris's flashback in The Lonely Deino!, a Druddigon was calmed by the elder while taking refuge in a cave.
A Druddigon appeared in the opening sequence of Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.
In A Village Homecoming!, a Druddigon was living in the Village of Dragons.
In The Dex Can't Help It!, a Druddigon was seen playing Pokémon Base on television.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
BW027 |
Druddigon |
Ash's Pokédex |
Druddigon, the Cave Pokémon. With the skin on its face harder than rock, Druddigon warms its body by exposing its wings to the sun. |
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Entry |
SM118 |
Druddigon |
Rotom Pokédex |
Druddigon, the Cave Pokémon. A Dragon type. Druddigon chases its foes through narrow caves, then attacks with its sharp claws. The skin on its head is harder than rock. |
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Pokémon Generations
Druddigon in
Pokémon Generations
In The Uprising, Iris's Druddigon participated in the fight against Team Plasma.
In the manga
Druddigon in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King
A Druddigon appeared in LDK1.
A Druddigon appeared in LDK2.
Pokémon Adventures
Drayden owns a Druddigon, where it was first seen in School of Hard Knocks, battling against Iris's Fraxure and later, Black's Brav.
Iris uses her Druddigon in the Unova Pokémon League semi-final battle against Black in One Way or Another.
Pokémon RéBURST
A Druddigon appears as a Burst form of Kigyan.
In the TCG
- Main article: Druddigon (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #127 |
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Unova
B2W2: #270 |
Black |
It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move. |
White |
It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock. |
Black 2 |
It runs through the narrow tunnels formed by Excadrill and Onix. It uses its sharp claws to catch prey. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #141 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock. |
Y |
It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move. |
Omega Ruby |
It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock. |
Alpha Sapphire |
It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
USUM: #374 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Ultra Sun |
The red skin on its face is harder than rock. In narrow caves, it squares off against its enemies and charges face-first right into them. |
Ultra Moon |
It infiltrates tunnels that Pokémon like Diglett and Dugtrio have dug and quietly waits for prey to pass through. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #063 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #119 |
Sword |
Druddigon lives in caves, but it never skips sunbathing—it won't be able to move if its body gets too cold. |
Shield |
Druddigon are vicious and cunning. They take up residence in nests dug out by other Pokémon, treating the stolen nests as their own lairs. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower, Victory Road |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Victory Road (Cave), Friend Safari (Dragon) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Meteor Falls (hidden Pokémon*) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Three-Point Pass
Brawler's Cave, Courageous Cavern, Tunnel to the Top (Wanderer)
Loop Lagoon, Workout Sea, Honeycalm Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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PokéPark 2 |
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MD GTI |
Forest of Shadows (1F-14F), Daybreak Ridge (1F-6F), Grove of Whispers (1F-9F), Freezing Pillar (1F-14F), Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Gilded Hall), Axe Rock (1F-14F) |
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Rumble U |
Vehicle Gallery: Spike Ball Alert! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#2) |
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Rumble World |
Dark Land: Murky Cavern (All Areas, Entrance Boss) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Dragonite Sea, Buzzwole SeaFinal |
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In events
BW |
Year of the Dragon Egg Druddigon |
Japanese |
Japan |
1 |
January 6 to February 5, 2012 |
BW |
Year of the Dragon Druddigon |
Korean |
Wi-Fi |
1 |
August 23 to October 4, 2012 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Black |
White |
Dragon Fang (5%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Dragon Fang (5%) |
X |
Y |
Dragon Fang (5%) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Dragon Fang (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Dragon Fang (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
77
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137 - 184 |
264 - 358 |
Attack:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Defense:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Sp. Atk:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Def:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Speed:
48
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47 - 110 |
90 - 214 |
Total:
485
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
1 |
Scratch |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
5 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
10 |
Dragon Tail |
Dragon |
Physical |
60 |
90% |
10 |
15 |
Metal Claw |
Steel |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
35 |
20 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
25 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
30 |
Dragon Claw |
Dragon |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
35 |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
40 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
45 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
50 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
55 |
Superpower |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Druddigon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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TM00 |
Mega Punch |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
85% |
20 |
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TM03 |
Fire Punch |
Fire |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM05 |
Thunder Punch |
Electric |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM42 |
Revenge |
Fighting |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM66 |
Thunder Fang |
Electric |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM68 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM85 |
Snarl |
Dark |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR24 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR36 |
Heat Wave |
Fire |
Special |
95 |
90% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR39 |
Superpower |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR47 |
Dragon Claw |
Dragon |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR62 |
Dragon Pulse |
Dragon |
Special |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR64 |
Focus Blast |
Fighting |
Special |
120 |
70% |
5 |
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TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
Steel |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR73 |
Gunk Shot |
Poison |
Physical |
120 |
80% |
5 |
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TR74 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR76 |
Stealth Rock |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Druddigon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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Glare |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
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Night Slash* |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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Poison Tail |
Poison |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
25 |
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Sucker Punch |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Druddigon in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Druddigon in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Druddigon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Draco Meteor |
Dragon |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Lash Out |
Dark |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scale Shot |
Dragon |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Druddigon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Gen. |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Chip Away × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Crush Claw |
Normal |
Physical |
75 |
95% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dragon Rage × |
Dragon |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Feint Attack × |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Power-Up Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Climb × |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Smack Down |
Rock |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Snatch × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Druddigon
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
400px |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Druddigon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Druddigon shares its category with Gabite. They are both known as the Cave Pokémon.
- Druddigon is the only Pokémon used by both of the Unova League Champions: Alder in Pokémon Black and White and Iris in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Origin
Druddigon appears to be based on the red-headed rock agama. Its natural appearance and cave-dwelling behavior also seem to resemble a European dragon. Druddigon's grotesque appearance and ability to become immobile when cold is reminiscent of gargoyls and trolls, both of which turn to stone under certain conditions.
Its shiny-coloration and its wings also resemble a dandelion.
Name origin
Druddigon may be a combination of dragon and ruddy (reddish in color). The name also appears to show Welsh influences. These include the dd, a common digraph in the Welsh language, and the ending -igon being comparable to Welsh -igion. Wales has also had a long association with dragons, with one being featured on its flag. "Drudd" may also be a corruption of "dread", due to Druddigon's fearsome appearance and strength. It may also be derived from drudgery.
Crimgan may be a combination of crimson and 顔 gan (face) or 岩 gan (rock).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
クリムガン Crimgan |
From クリムゾン kurimuzon and 顔 gan. |
French |
Drakkarmin |
From Drakkar and Carmin |
Spanish |
Druddigon |
Same as English name |
German |
Shardrago |
From scharlachrot and dragon |
Italian |
Druddigon |
Same as English name |
Korean |
크리만 Criman |
Corruption of Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
赤面龍 / 赤面龙 Chìmiànlóng |
Literally "Crimson-faced dragon" |
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Russian |
Драддигон Draddigon |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
คริมแกน Khrimkaen |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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