druddigon

Druddigon is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Dragon

Abilities:

• Rough Skin: Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.
• Sheer Force (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of moves that have additional effects by 30% but removes those effects.

Physical Characteristics:

• Druddigon is a large, bipedal, draconic Pokémon.
• It has a rough, blue skin with orange, spiky wings.
• Its face is red with a large mouth full of sharp teeth, and its eyes are fierce.
• It features a yellow belly and orange claws on both hands and feet, adding to its menacing appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Druddigon is known for inhabiting caves, particularly those that are dark and cool.
• It is often found basking in the sun outside cave entrances, absorbing warmth due to its cold-blooded nature.
• Despite its fearsome appearance, it can be territorial but is not inherently aggressive unless provoked.

In Battle:

• Druddigon is a physical attacker with high Attack stats.
• It excels in close combat situations with moves like Dragon Claw and Outrage.
• Its Rough Skin ability can punish opponents for physical contact, while Sheer Force can enhance its offensive capabilities.
• Druddigon is strong against other Dragon-type Pokémon but is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves.

Evolution:

• Druddigon does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, making it a standalone species.

Interesting Facts:

• Druddigon's design is inspired by European dragons, known for their fearsome and traditionally reptilian appearance.
• Its name likely derives from "drud," an old term for a demon or dragon, and "dragon."
• It is one of the few Dragon-type Pokémon that does not evolve, setting it apart in competitive and casual gameplay.
• In the Pokémon world, Druddigon is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in harsh environments, as its skin can withstand powerful attacks.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move.
• White: It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock.
• Black-2: It runs through the narrow tunnels formed by Excadrill and Onix. It uses its sharp claws to catch prey.
• White-2: It runs through the narrow tunnels formed by Excadrill and Onix. It uses its sharp claws to catch prey.
• X: It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock.
• Y: It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move.
• Omega-Ruby: It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move.
• Ultra-Sun: The red skin on its face is harder than rock. In narrow caves, it squares off against its enemies and charges face-first right into them.
• Ultra-Moon: It infiltrates tunnels that Pokémon like Diglett and Dugtrio have dug and quietly waits for prey to pass through.
• Sword: Druddigon lives in caves, but it never skips sunbathing—it won’t be able to move if its body gets too cold.
• Shield: Druddigon are vicious and cunning. They take up residence in nests dug out by other Pokémon, treating the stolen nests as their own lairs.