Dragalge — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Dragalge is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (97 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its poison/dragon typing resists 7 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Dragalge can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Dragalge into ice and ground attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Dragalge the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 494Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Dragalge transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Dragalge shows up
#35
Usage ~5.62% · Win rate ~54.12%
#55
Usage ~3.73% · Win rate ~53.62%
Dragalge FAQ
- What are Dragalge's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Dragalge can run poison-point, poison-touch, adaptability. The competitive default is usually poison-point — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Dragalge weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Dragalge takes extra damage from ice, ground, psychic, dragon. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Dragalge?
- The best moveset for Dragalge depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Dragalge in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Dragalge are Pokémon with strong ice, ground, psychic, dragon attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Dragalge good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Dragalge's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.