Bagon
TL;DR. Bagon is a pure dragon-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 300. BAGON has a dream of one day soaring in the sky. In doomed efforts to fly, this POKéMON hurls itself off cliffs. As a result of its dives, its head has grown tough and as hard as tempered steel.
BAGON has a dream of one day soaring in the sky. In doomed efforts to fly, this POKéMON hurls itself off cliffs. As a result of its dives, its head has grown tough and as hard as tempered steel.
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Bagon in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Bagon reaches 1,156 CP at level 40 and 1,323 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Bagon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bagon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Bagon?
Bagon is a pure Dragon-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Bagon weak to?
Bagon takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Bagon resistant to?
Bagon resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.
How does Bagon evolve?
Bagon evolves into Shelgon (Level 30).
What generation is Bagon from?
Bagon was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0371.
What are Bagon's base stats?
Bagon has HP 45, Attack 75, Defense 60, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 30, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Bagon's abilities?
Bagon can have the ability Rock Head, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.
Is Bagon legendary or mythical?
No. Bagon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Bagon's best stat?
Bagon's highest base stat is Attack at 75, which ranks 51st of 70 Dragon-type Pokémon.
Is Bagon good?
Bagon has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 62nd among Dragon-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Bagon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Bagon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Bagon vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 70 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bagon | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 84 | -39 |
| Attack | 75 | 94 | -19 |
| Defense | 60 | 83 | -23 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 87 | -47 |
| Special Defense | 30 | 78 | -48 |
| Speed | 50 | 78 | -28 |
| Total | 300 | 504 | -204 |
Bagon appears in 29 games.
Every mainline release where Bagon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Bagon in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 15 games have a known habitat.
Bagon appears in 10 episodes.
From AG043 (2003-09-18) through XY075 (2015-06-04).
- AG043 Let Bagons Be Bagons Advanced Generation 2004-09-18
- AG051 Come What May! Advanced Generation 2004-11-06
- AG117 Berry, Berry Interesting Advanced Generation 2006-02-11
- AG174 New Plot, Odd Lot! Advanced Generation 2006-11-29
- AG188 Pinch Healing! Advanced Generation 2007-02-03
- DP027 Settling a Not-So-Old Score! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-08
- DP056 The Keystone Pops! Diamond & Pearl 2008-05-10
- DP088 Camping it Up! Diamond & Pearl 2009-01-03
- XY073 A Fashionable Battle! XY 2015-07-25
- XY075 Rivals: Today and Tomorrow! XY 2015-08-08
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Bagon has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Bagon sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Bagon card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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