1:30 Dewgong
The Sea Lion Pokémon
Sprite
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.
1:30 Pokémon GO
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
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Seel family appeared on May 1, 2019.
- Seel
- Dewgong by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 28, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 9, 2023 to Jan 4, 2024 | 3-star | Winter Holiday Part 1 |
| Mar 21 to Mar 28, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 19 to Mar 1, 2022 | 3-star | Power Plant |
| Jan 5 to Jan 7, 2022 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 13 to Jun 17, 2021 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Competitive
Dewgong in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Dewgong across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #70 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #70 88.8 score
Ultra League #364 76.4 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 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.
Does Dewgong's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Thick Fat, Fire and Ice moves do half damage. Hydration does not change its matchups. Ice Body does not change its matchups.
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. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Thick Fat: Fire and Ice moves do half damage.
Hydration: does not change its type matchups.
Ice Body: does not change its type matchups.
2× Weak to
Grass Electric Fighting Rock
½× Resists
Fire Water
⅛× Strongly resists
Ice
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
How to get it
How to get Dewgong.
Every main-series game Dewgong is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildPolar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildRoutes 226 and 230 (Surfing)
- WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Shining PearlTrade
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveSeel (Level 34)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Ice) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildShoal Cave (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildGiant Chasm (Surfing in rippling water)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildGiant Chasm and Seaside Cave (Surfing in rippling water)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- DiamondObtainable
- WildRoutes 226 and 230 (Surfing)
- PearlTrade
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildVictory Road
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands and Icefall Cave
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveSeel (Level 34)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands
- YellowObtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands
- In-game tradeTrade Growlithe at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Dewgong appears in 28 episodes.
From EP061 (1998-09-03) through JN121 (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
Dewgong in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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