Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VI (Kalos)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Blob
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 225 (88.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1, Dragon
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 64
- EV Yield
- 1 SpD
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Poison/Water dual typing.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
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 looks like a piece of rotten seaweed, so it can blend in with seaweed drifting on the ocean and avoid being detected by enemies.
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Generation VI
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.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Smokescreen | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 10 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Tail Whip | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 15 | AcidSTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 25 | Poison TailSTAB | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 28 | Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| 30 | Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 45 | Aqua TailSTAB | wat | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 49 | Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 55 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
42 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon Tail | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Play Rough | fai | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Poison TailSTAB | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scale Shot | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Snowscape | ice | N | 0 | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dragon Tail | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Play Rough | fai | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Twister | dra | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua TailSTAB | wat | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Scale Shot | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Skrelp
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Skrelp
Skrelp is a Poison and Water-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Skrelp Base Stats
Skrelp has a base stat total of 320, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
