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Druddigon(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dragon type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games.
Physiology and Behaviour
Druddigon is a large, blue, draconic Pokémon with medium-sized wings shaped like thistle leaves, although it is never seen flying. Its bright red head is harder than rock and is very rough. It has a set of glaring, ferocious pale yellow irises. Its arms are longer than its legs, giving it the appearance of a hunchback. It has a thick, moderately-sized tail and sharp claws on both the hands and feet. It also has tall, conical, red spikes; three on each arm, one on each shoulder, two on each leg, and four on its tail. It has a blunt, brutal snout, bearing a maw with no discernible teeth; instead, small fang-like protrusions sprout from its jaws. It has a series of olive, ellipsoid scutes running across its belly.
Druddigon is known to be vicious and cunning. It warms its body by taking in sunlight with its wings; if its body temperature lowers, it becomes immobile. It has savage physical strength; it nimbly chases prey around its den, using its outstretched claws to catch them, or charging into them face-first. Instead of making its own nest, it lives in caves and tunnels dug out by other Pokémon, such as Diglett, Dugtrio, Onix, and Excadrill.
Appearances
Origin
Druddigon appears to be based on the red-headed rock agama. Its natural appearance and cave-dwelling behavior also seem to resemble a European dragon. Its grotesque appearance and ability to become immobile when cold is reminiscent of gargoyles and trolls, both of which turn to stone under certain conditions.
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move. |
| Pokémon White | It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It runs through the narrow tunnels formed by Excadrill and Onix. It uses its sharp claws to catch prey. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It runs through the narrow tunnels formed by Excadrill and Onix. It uses its sharp claws to catch prey. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock. |
| Pokémon Y | It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | It infiltrates tunnels that Pokémon like Diglett and Dugtrio have dug and quietly waits for prey to pass through. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Druddigon lives in caves, but it never skips sunbathing—it won't be able to move if its body gets too cold. |
| Pokémon 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. |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | |
| Pokémon White | |
| Pokémon Black 2 | |
| Pokémon White 2 | |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | |
| Pokémon Y | |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Brawler's Cave, Courageous Cavern, Tunnel to the Top (Wanderer) Loop Lagoon, Workout Sea, Honeycalm Sea (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
| Pokémon Shield | Brawler's Cave, Courageous Cavern, Tunnel to the Top (Wanderer) Loop Lagoon, Workout Sea, Honeycalm Sea (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
Base Stats
| HP | 77 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Attack | 60 |
| Sp. Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 48 |
| Total | 485 |
Moveset
Gallery
Sprites
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Trivia
- Druddigon is the only Pokémon used by both of the Unova League Champions: Alder in Pokémon Black and White and Iris in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
- Druddigon is the only Pokémon absent from Pokémon Sword and Shield pre-1.2.0 to appear in both the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra Pokédexes.