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No. 0690 · Generation VI · Kalos

Skrelp

The Mock Kelp Pokémon
Poison Water
Weak to Electric Ground Psychic
All matchups
Skrelp
Sprite

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.

Poison Water

Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.

Height0.5 m
Weight7.3 kg
AbilitiesPoison Point, Poison Touch
HiddenAdaptability
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 320. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 60
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 30
Total320
320 base stat total, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 171st among Poison-types.
60 base Attack, Skrelp's strongest stat, ranking 153rd of 231 Poison-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack109
GO Defense109
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)1,063
Max CP (L50)1,202
Best buddy (L51)1,216
Raid catch CP 561–607 (L20). Weather boosted 702–759 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Skrelp first appeared on August 18, 2023, during Pokémon GO Fest 2023 New York City.

  1. Skrelp
  2. Dragalge by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Feb 11 to Feb 15, 2025, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Feb 11 to Feb 15, 20251-starBeloved Buddies
May 9 to May 24, 20231-starRegular rotation

Full Skrelp GO history

Competitive

Skrelp in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Skrelp across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #827 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #827 66.4 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

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.

See the full Q&A page for Skrelp →
Sprites · Sound

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.

Skrelp in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Skrelp in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Skrelp 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Skrelp is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Electric Ground Psychic
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Fighting Poison Bug Steel Fairy
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Skrelp appears in 13 games.

Every mainline release where Skrelp is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Skrelp.

Every main-series game Skrelp is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableTrade
  • ScarletObtainable
    • WildSouth Province: South Paldean Sea
    • WildEast Province: East Paldean Sea
    • WildWest Province: West Paldean Sea
    • WildNorth Province: North Paldean Sea
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)

    Scarlet exclusive

  • VioletTrade
    • TradeUnion Circle
    • TradeTera Raid Battle Search (2★)

    Scarlet exclusive

  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • WildBleu District: The Sewers
    • WildMagenta District: The Sewers
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 4★ Poison-type wild zones, 4★ Dragon-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • SwordTrade
    • Trade(Version 1.2.0+)

    Shield exclusive

  • ShieldObtainable
    • Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
    • WildWorkout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Sea, Honeycalm Island (The Isle of Armor)

    Shield exclusiveNeeds The Isle of Armor

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra SunTrade

    Ultra Moon exclusive

  • Ultra MoonObtainable

    Ultra Moon exclusive

  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • XTrade

    Y exclusive

  • YObtainable
    • WildRoute 8, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town (Good Rod)

    Y exclusive

  • Omega RubyObtainable
    • WildRoutes 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon))

    Omega Ruby exclusive

  • Alpha SapphireTrade

    Omega Ruby exclusive

Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Scarlet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Skrelp appears in 1 episode.

In XY024 (2014-04-24).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Skrelp in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Skrelp TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Skrelp
◆ Common
Skrelp TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Skrelp
◆ Common
Skrelp TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Skrelp
✦ Shiny
Skrelp TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Skrelp
◆ Common
Skrelp TCG Pocket card from Secluded Springs
Skrelp
◆ Common