Last updated: 2026-06-10
Prevents other Pokémon's moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon's stats.
The Pokémon's moves are unaffected by the target's barriers, substitutes, and the like.
May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.
Season: シーズンM-2 (2026-06-10)
Moves
Item
Ability
Nature
AP Spreads
Dragon Dance Attacker
Dragon Dance setup ace with Dragon Darts and Ghost STAB.
Dragapult
Dragon Fang| HP | 165 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 172 | 32 | |
| Def | 95 | - | |
| SpA↓ | 108 | - | |
| SpD | 95 | - | |
| Spe↑ | 213 | 32 |
Dragon Dance boosts Attack and Speed; signature Dragon Darts and Phantom Force attack as a physical attacker. Dragon Fang raises Dragon-move power, and Clear Body prevents opponents from lowering stats — that's the play.
Adapt Phantom Force per team
If Phantom Force is met with a Normal or Dark switch before damage, it can swing the matchup, so swap to Steel Wing depending on team. Draco Meteor KOs HC-Stamina Archaludon switched in vs. Dragon Darts.
Substitute counters walls
Against walls like Garganacl and Toxapex, Substitute blocks status moves and lets it dance multiple times. Face-off performance drops, so adopt when walls are heavy threats.
With high Speed, set up Dragon Dance from above and break the team with physical moves as an ace. Even vs. faster foes or priority moves, Sucker Punch flips the pin relationship — possible.
Shut down by Fairy + Normal cycles
DD Dragapult's only Fairy coverage is Phantom Force, so Floette + Snorlax combos shut it down. Also, Dragon Darts triggers Stamina twice. Pick opponents carefully when using this build.
Example Threats
Dragon Dance Baton
Bulk + Dragon Dance + Baton Pass to teammates.
Dragapult
Sitrus Berry| HP | 195 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 172 | 32 | |
| Def | 96 | 1 | |
| SpA↓ | 108 | - | |
| SpD | 96 | 1 | |
| Spe↑ | 178 | - |
Heavy HP EVs, Sitrus recovery + Dragon Dance + Baton Pass to teammates — Dragapult build. Clear Body prevents Intimidate stat drops for stable Baton Pass.
U-turn + Focus Sash is also an option
Swap Substitute/Sitrus for U-turn/Sash to gain Dark coverage and enable cycling. Also, shifting HP EVs to Speed is recommended.
Using high Speed for priority Substitute/Dragon Dance, pass Atk/Spe boosts to team acesas support. Self-STAB Dragon Darts multi-hit chips too — flexible play.
Weak to Fairy
No coverage vs. Fairy means nothing can be done. However, with Focus Sash, leverage Speed for Dragon Dance → Baton Passcan be connected — play wisely.
Example Threats
Sash Mixed Attacker
Sash + both physical and special moves.
Dragapult
Focus Sash| HP | 165 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 172 | 32 | |
| Def | 95 | - | |
| SpA | 120 | - | |
| SpD↓ | 85 | - | |
| Spe↑ | 213 | 32 |
A mixed matchup Dragapult build that leverages the held item's guaranteed turn, spreading status conditions while attacking with wide-coverage physical and special moves. Its Infiltrator Ability pierces opposing screens and Substitutes, and finishing weakened foes with priority moves is also strong.
Shadow Ball is also recommended as a Ghost-type move
Shadow Ball is also an option for Ghost-type moves. Though it falls short of Hex's max power, Deals consistent damage even when the opponent isn't statused。
The pivot move U-turn is also strong
Sucker Punch's slot can also be replaced with the pivot move U-turn. Useful for testing the waters or switching out of unfavorable matchups.
Thunder Wave and Curse are also candidates for support moves
Thunder Wave, which can lower Speed, and Curse, which is strong against setup-using Pokémon, are also candidates.When using Curse, Hex cannot reach its maximum power on its own, consider switching to Shadow Ball.
Comes in as the lead or after a faint, leveraging its inherent Speed and guaranteed turn to handle the matchup opponentis the role. It uses the Will-O-Wisp + Hex combo or multi-hit moves strong against opponents' Focus Sash, and also functions as a stopper.
Struggles against Fairy-type special attackers
Fairy-types that resist Dragon Darts and Sucker Punch are clearly unfavorable matchups. If the opponent is a special attacker, Will-O-Wisp is also less effective — switch out and handle them with backup Pokémon.
Example Threats
Type
Category
Properties
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| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Properties | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giga Impact | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90 | 8 | Contact | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Last Resort | Normal | Phys | 140 | 100 | 8 | Contact | This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 16 | Contact | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Body Slam | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100 | 16 | Contact | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Facade | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Quick Attack | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 20 | Contact | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Double Hit | Normal | Phys | 35 | 90 | 12 | Contact | The user slams the target with a tail or the like. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90 | 8 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
| Tri Attack | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100 | 12 | The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. This may also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target. | |
| Round | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100 | 16 | Sound | The user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted. |
| Snore | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100 | 16 | Sound | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. | |
| Baton Pass | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. | |
| Endure | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. | |
| Lock-On | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the user's next move does not miss that target. | |
| Protect | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |
| Substitute | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. | |
| Double Team | Normal | Stat | - | - | 16 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness. | |
| Disable | Normal | Stat | - | 100 | 20 | For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used. | |
| Solar Beam | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100 | 12 | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. | |
| Fire Blast | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85 | 8 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
| Flamethrower | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100 | 16 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
| Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Stat | - | 85 | 16 | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. | |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Stat | - | - | 8 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. | |
| Dive | Water | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn. |
| Hydro Pump | Water | Spec | 110 | 80 | 8 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | |
| Surf | Water | Spec | 90 | 100 | 16 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. | |
| Thunder | Electric | Spec | 110 | 70 | 12 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100 | 16 | The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
| Thunder Wave | Electric | Stat | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. | |
| U-turn | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Pounce | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100 | 20 | Contact | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Infestation | Bug | Spec | 20 | 100 | 20 | Contact | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time. |
| Fly | Flying | Phys | 90 | 95 | 16 | Contact | The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Acrobatics | Flying | Phys | 55 | 100 | 16 | Contact | The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. |
| Psychic Fangs | Psychic | Phys | 85 | 100 | 12 | ContactBite | The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| Rest | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. | |
| Reflect | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns. | |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. | |
| Agility | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. | |
| Phantom Force | Ghost | Phys | 90 | 100 | 12 | Contact | The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100 | 16 | Ball | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Hex | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100 | 12 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. | |
| Night Shade | Ghost | Spec | - | 100 | 16 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. | |
| Curse | Ghost | Stat | - | - | 12 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. | |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Stat | - | 100 | 12 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. | |
| Outrage | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100 | 12 | Contact | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Dragon Rush | Dragon | Phys | 100 | 75 | 12 | Contact | The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | ContactCut | The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage. |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 100 | 16 | Contact | The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats. |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90 | 12 | Contact | The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Dragon Darts | Dragon | Phys | 50 | 100 | 12 | Contact | The user attacks twice using Dreepy. If there are two opposing Pokémon, this move hits each of them once. |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | Spec | 130 | 90 | 8 | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. | |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100 | 12 | Pulse | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. |
| Dragon Cheer | Dragon | Stat | - | - | 16 | Sound | The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more. |
| Dragon Dance | Dragon | Stat | - | - | 20 | Dance | The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats. |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100 | 8 | Contact | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| Assurance | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 12 | Contact | This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn. |
| Thief | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Bite | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | ContactBite | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Beat Up | Dark | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. | |
| Steel Wing | Steel | Phys | 70 | 90 | 20 | Contact | The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also boost the user's Defense stat. |
