Skrelp.
BST 320 · poison / water
Skrelp is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
Skrelp base stats
BST 320 · ranges at level 100Skrelp weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Poison / Water dual typingSkrelp abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenSkrelp evolution line
2 stagesSkrelp evolves into Dragalge: level it up to 48 or higher. How to evolve Skrelp, every game
Best Skrelp moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerSkrelp moves
gen 9 · 69 moves · 13 level-up · 42 TM/HM · 6 egg · 8 tutorSkrelp Pokédex entries
3 generations · newest firstIt drifts in the ocean, blending in with floating seaweed. When other Pokémon come to feast on the seaweed, Skrelp feasts on them instead.
Skrelp looks like a piece of rotten seaweed, so it can blend in with seaweed drifting on the ocean and avoid being detected by enemies.
It vanishes into seaweed and remains perfectly still to avoid attacks from large Pokémon. Rotten seaweed is its main food source.
It’s not good at swimming, so it clings to the seaweed. In the Alola region, it’s often found near Dhelmise.
Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.
It looks just like rotten kelp. It hides from foes while storing up power for its evolution.
Skrelp species data
gen VI species · breeding and trainingAbout Skrelp
Skrelp is a Poison and Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6 (Kalos). It drifts in the ocean, blending in with floating seaweed. When other Pokémon come to feast on the seaweed, Skrelp feasts on them instead. Skrelp stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Skrelp base stats
Skrelp has a base stat total of 320, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 60 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 30 (poor). Skrelp is slow with a base Speed of 30.
Skrelp weaknesses and resistances
As a Poison and Water-type, Skrelp is weak to Electric, Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Skrelp 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Skrelp abilities
Skrelp's abilities include Poison Point, Poison Touch, Adaptability. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.. Poison Touch has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact. Its Hidden Ability is Adaptability, which increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
Skrelp moves and learnset
Skrelp can learn 69 moves in Generation 9, including 13 by leveling up, 42 via TM/HM, 6 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Skrelp can learn Outrage (Dragon), Play Rough (Fairy), Take Down (Normal).
Training Skrelp
Skrelp has a capture rate of 225 (88.2%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Skrelp yields 1 Sp. Defense EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Skrelp belongs to the Water1 and Dragon egg groups. Skrelp is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Skrelp → Dragalge).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Skrelp. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Skrelp, or use the team builder to see how Skrelp fits into your squad.
