Skrelp
TL;DR. Skrelp is a poison/water-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 320. Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.
Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.
Stat spread.
Total of 320. 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.
Skrelp 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, Skrelp reaches 1,063 CP at level 40 and 1,216 CP as a best buddy.
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Skrelp in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Skrelp across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #787 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Skrelp.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Skrelp, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Skrelp?
Skrelp is a Poison/Water-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Skrelp weak to?
Skrelp takes 2× damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Skrelp resistant to?
Skrelp resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Skrelp evolve?
Skrelp evolves into Dragalge (Level 48).
What generation is Skrelp from?
Skrelp was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0690.
What are Skrelp's base stats?
Skrelp has HP 50, Attack 60, Defense 60, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 60, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 320.
What are Skrelp's abilities?
Skrelp can have the abilities Poison Point, Poison Touch, plus the Hidden Ability Adaptability.
Is Skrelp legendary or mythical?
No. Skrelp is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Skrelp's best stat?
Skrelp's highest base stat is Attack at 60, which ranks 153rd of 231 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Skrelp good?
Skrelp has a base stat total of 320, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 171st among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Skrelp 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 Skrelp is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Skrelp vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 231 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Skrelp | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Attack | 60 | 72 | -12 |
| Defense | 60 | 70 | -10 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 68 | -8 |
| Speed | 30 | 67 | -37 |
| Total | 320 | 417 | -97 |
Skrelp appears in 13 games.
Every mainline release where Skrelp is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Skrelp in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 1 game has a known habitat.
Skrelp appears in 1 episode.
From XY024 (2014-04-24) through XY024 (2014-04-24).
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Skrelp cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Skrelp
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.