Tatsugiri
TL;DR. Tatsugiri is a dragon/water-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 475. This is a small dragon Pokémon. It lives inside the mouth of Dondozo to protect itself from enemies on the outside.
This is a small dragon Pokémon. It lives inside the mouth of Dondozo to protect itself from enemies on the outside.
Stat spread.
Total of 475. 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.
Tatsugiri 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, Tatsugiri reaches 2,746 CP at level 40 and 3,142 CP as a best buddy.
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Tatsugiri in competitive play.
Tatsugiri is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Tatsugiri.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tatsugiri, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Tatsugiri?
Tatsugiri is a Dragon/Water-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Tatsugiri weak to?
Tatsugiri takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Tatsugiri resistant to?
Tatsugiri resists Steel, Fire, Water. It has no full immunities.
Does Tatsugiri evolve?
Tatsugiri does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Tatsugiri from?
Tatsugiri was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0978.
What are Tatsugiri's base stats?
Tatsugiri has HP 68, Attack 50, Defense 60, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 95, and Speed 82. Total base stat total: 475.
What are Tatsugiri's abilities?
Tatsugiri can have the ability Commander, plus the Hidden Ability Storm Drain.
Is Tatsugiri legendary or mythical?
No. Tatsugiri is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Tatsugiri's best stat?
Tatsugiri's highest base stat is Special Attack at 120, which ranks 21st of 219 Dragon-type Pokémon.
Is Tatsugiri good?
Tatsugiri has a base stat total of 475, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 102nd among Dragon-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Tatsugiri 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 Tatsugiri is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tatsugiri vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 219 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tatsugiri | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 | 74 | -6 |
| Attack | 50 | 79 | -29 |
| Defense | 60 | 75 | -15 |
| Special Attack | 120 | 75 | +45 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 71 | +24 |
| Speed | 82 | 69 | +13 |
| Total | 475 | 443 | +32 |
Tatsugiri appears in 2 games.
Every mainline release where Tatsugiri is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
Tatsugiri isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Tatsugiri is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
4 Tatsugiri cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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