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Dewgong
The Sea Lion Pokémon
TL;DR. Dewgong is a water/ice-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 475. Stores thermal energy in its body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.
Water Ice
Stores thermal energy in its body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.
Height1.7 m
Weight120.0 kg
AbilitiesThick Fat, Hydration
HiddenIce Body
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 475. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 90
Attack 70
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 70
Total475
475 base stat total, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 80th among Water-types.
95 base Special Defense, Dewgong's strongest stat, ranking 27th of 194 Water-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Dewgong on Daily Pokémon
Dewgong was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Dewgong 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, Dewgong reaches 1,985 CP at level 40 and 2,271 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack139
GO Defense177
GO Stamina207
Max CP (L40)1,985
Max CP (L50)2,245
Best buddy (L51)2,271
Raid catch CP 1,071–1,134 (L20). Weather boosted 1,339–1,418 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Dewgong in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Dewgong across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #160 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #160 86.1 score
Ultra League #370 77.8 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Dewgong.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dewgong, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Dewgong?
Dewgong is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Dewgong weak to?
Dewgong takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Dewgong resistant to?
Dewgong resists Water, Ice. It has no full immunities.
How does Dewgong evolve?
Dewgong evolves from Seel (Level 34). Dewgong is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Dewgong from?
Dewgong was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0087.
What are Dewgong's base stats?
Dewgong has HP 90, Attack 70, Defense 80, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 95, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 475.
What are Dewgong's abilities?
Dewgong can have the abilities Thick Fat, Hydration, plus the Hidden Ability Ice Body.
Is Dewgong legendary or mythical?
No. Dewgong is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Dewgong's best stat?
Dewgong's highest base stat is Special Defense at 95, which ranks 27th of 194 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Dewgong good?
Dewgong has a base stat total of 475, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 80th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Dewgong as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Dewgong is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Grass Electric Fighting Rock
½× Resists
Water
¼× Strongly resists
Ice
Comparison
Dewgong vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 194 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Dewgong | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Attack | 70 | 74 | -4 |
| Defense | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 70 | +25 |
| Speed | 70 | 66 | +4 |
| Total | 475 | 425 | +50 |
Game appearances
Dewgong appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Dewgong is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Dewgong in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 19 games have a known habitat.
Platinum
Sinnoh Victory Road Inside B1f
Diamond
Sinnoh Sea Route 226Sinnoh Sea Route 230
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee
Seafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f
Red, Blue, red-japan, green-japan
Seafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B3f
Yellow
Cinnabar Island Cinnabar LabSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f
FireRed, LeafGreen
Icefall Cave EntranceIcefall Cave WaterfallSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Seafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f
Black, White
Giant ChasmGiant Chasm Forest Cave
Black 2, White 2
Giant ChasmSeaside Cave 1F
X, Y
Friend Safari Ice
Pokémon anime
Dewgong appears in 28 episodes.
From EP061 (1998-09-03) through JN121 (2022-08-12).
- EP061 The Misty Mermaid Original 1999-09-23
- EP099 Tracey Gets Bugged Original 2000-04-01
- EP116 The Underground Round-Up Original 2000-09-30
- EP206 Right On, Rhydon! Original 2002-06-22
- EP236 Xatu the Future Original 2003-02-08
- EP237 Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution Original 2003-02-15
- EP238 Rage of Innocence Original 2003-02-22
- EP241 Whichever Way the Wind Blows Original 2003-03-22
- AG048 ZigZag Zangoose! Advanced Generation 2004-10-23
- AG160 Harley Rides Again Advanced Generation 2006-10-28
- DP089 Up Close and Personable! Diamond & Pearl 2009-01-10
- DP171 Dawn of a Royal Day! Diamond & Pearl 2010-08-28
+ 16 more episodes
- JN008 The Sinnoh Iceberg Race! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN010 A Test in Paradise! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN015 A Snow Day for Searching! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN031 The Cuteness Quotient! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN046 Getting More Than You Battled For! Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN050 A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN053 Healing the Healer! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN054 Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN063 On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN073 Grabbing the Brass Ring! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN078 Detective Drizzile! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN087 Breaking the Ice! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN088 Looking Out for Number Two! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN107 Big Brother to the Rescue! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN119 Koharu and Eievui - The Miracle of Evolution Journeys 2022-07-29
- JN121 The Climax Begins! Satoshi's Masters Tournament Experience!! Journeys 2022-08-12
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Dewgong partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Dewgong partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Dewgong card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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