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#0621 · Unova · Generation 5

# Druddigon

Cave Pokémon · Dragon-type

![Druddigon official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/621.webp)

Druddigon is a [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon)-type Pokémon, the Cave Pokémon, number 621 (#0621) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 5 and comes from the [Unova](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/unova) region. It is 1.6 m tall and weighs 139 kg.

Druddigon is the Cave Pokémon, a red-faced Dragon type that never digs a home of its own and moves into tunnels other Pokémon made instead. It also runs on sunlight: the Pokédex says it cannot move once its body gets too cold.

## How to pronounce Druddigon

Druddigon is pronounced **DRUD-ih-gon**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Druddigon said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/621.mp3)

In Japanese it is クリムガン (Crimgan).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Druddigon is a hunched blue dragon, 1.6 m tall and 139 kg, with a bright red face, long arms, sharp white claws and red spikes along its limbs and tail. Its thistle-leaf wings are weak for flying, but they soak up sunlight to keep it warm. The Pokédex says its facial skin is tougher than stone.

### Behaviour

Druddigon is vicious and cunning. The Pokédex says it takes over nests dug by other Pokémon and treats them as its own lairs. It races through narrow tunnels, quietly waits for prey to pass, or charges at enemies face first, and it never skips a spot of sunbathing.

### Habitat

The Pokédex places it in caves and narrow tunnels, often ones left by Diglett, Dugtrio, Excadrill and Onix. In Black and White it lives in Dragonspiral Tower.

### Powers

Its Abilities are Rough Skin, which hurts attackers that touch it, and Sheer Force, which trades the side effects of its moves for extra power; the Hidden Ability is Mold Breaker. It learns Dragon Claw, Crunch, Iron Head and Outrage, then Superpower at level 55. With base Attack 120 but Speed of only 48, it is a slow, heavy hitter.

### Name origin

Druddigon may blend 'dragon' with 'ruddy', meaning reddish. The Japanese name is Crimgan (クリムガン), which may combine 'crimson' and 'dragon' with gan, Japanese for 'face' or 'rock'.

### Design inspiration

Bulbapedia links it to the red-headed rock agama, a real lizard. Its cave-dwelling habits may echo a European dragon, and its stiffness in the cold may recall gargoyles and trolls, creatures of legend that turn to stone. These are fan readings.

### In the games

Druddigon is the one Pokémon used by both of Unova's Champions, Bulbapedia says: Alder in Black and White and Iris in Black 2 and White 2. It first appeared in Black and White and returned in Sword and Shield through the Expansion Pass, but Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Scarlet and Violet and in Legends: Z-A.

### In the anime

Emmy's Druddigon debuted in 'The Dragon Master's Path!' and beat Ash's Tepig. Gym Leader Drayden's Druddigon later defeated Iris's Dragonite in 'Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!'.

### Fun facts

- Druddigon shares its 'Cave Pokémon' category with just one other species, Gabite.
- In 2012 Japan and Korea each had a Druddigon event for the Year of the Dragon: a Japanese local event ran from 6 January to 5 February, and a Korean Wi-Fi distribution ran from 23 August to 4 October.
- Bulbapedia notes that Haxorus and Druddigon were the first fully evolved Dragon types without a second type.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Druddigon (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Druddigon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Druddigon (Sword/Shield Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/druddigon/)

## Base stats

- HP: **77**
- Attack: **120**
- Defense: **90**
- Sp. Atk: **60**
- Sp. Def: **90**
- Speed: **48**

Druddigon’s base stat total is **485**. Its highest stat is Attack.

## Type matchups

### What is Druddigon weak to?

Druddigon takes extra damage from [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (2×), [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon) (2×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (2×) moves.

It resists [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (½×), [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (½×), [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (½×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (½×).

## Evolution

Druddigon does not evolve, and it does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

## Abilities

- [Rough Skin](https://pokee.si/abilities/rough-skin): Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
- [Sheer Force](https://pokee.si/abilities/sheer-force): Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
- [Mold Breaker](https://pokee.si/abilities/mold-breaker) (hidden ability): Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

## Moves

### Moves Druddigon learns by level up in Sword / Shield

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Scratch](https://pokee.si/moves/scratch) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — |
| 5 | [Bite](https://pokee.si/moves/bite) | Dark | Physical | 60 |
| 10 | [Dragon Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-tail) | Dragon | Physical | 60 |
| 15 | [Metal Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-claw) | Steel | Physical | 50 |
| 20 | [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face) | Normal | Status | — |
| 25 | [Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/slash) | Normal | Physical | 70 |
| 30 | [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw) | Dragon | Physical | 80 |
| 35 | [Hone Claws](https://pokee.si/moves/hone-claws) | Dark | Status | — |
| 40 | [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch) | Dark | Physical | 80 |
| 45 | [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head) | Steel | Physical | 80 |
| 50 | [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage) | Dragon | Physical | 120 |
| 55 | [Superpower](https://pokee.si/moves/superpower) | Fighting | Physical | 120 |

### TM moves (49)

Druddigon can learn 49 moves from TMs in Sword / Shield: [Mega Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/mega-punch), [Fire Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-punch), [Thunder Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-punch), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Snore](https://pokee.si/moves/snore), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Attract](https://pokee.si/moves/attract), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Revenge](https://pokee.si/moves/revenge), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Payback](https://pokee.si/moves/payback), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Thunder Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-fang), [Fire Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-fang), [Round](https://pokee.si/moves/round), [Retaliate](https://pokee.si/moves/retaliate), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Snarl](https://pokee.si/moves/snarl), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Flamethrower](https://pokee.si/moves/flamethrower), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Sludge Bomb](https://pokee.si/moves/sludge-bomb), [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Iron Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-tail), [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch), [Heat Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/heat-wave), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Superpower](https://pokee.si/moves/superpower), [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw), [Dark Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dark-pulse), [Dragon Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-pulse), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Flash Cannon](https://pokee.si/moves/flash-cannon), [Gunk Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/gunk-shot), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Stealth Rock](https://pokee.si/moves/stealth-rock).

Egg moves (4):[Glare](https://pokee.si/moves/glare), [Night Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/night-slash), [Poison Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-tail), [Sucker Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/sucker-punch).

Move tutor moves (4): [Draco Meteor](https://pokee.si/moves/draco-meteor), [Dual Wingbeat](https://pokee.si/moves/dual-wingbeat), [Lash Out](https://pokee.si/moves/lash-out), [Scale Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/scale-shot).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 50% male, 50% female.
- Egg groups: Dragon, Monster.
- Egg cycles: 30 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 3,840).
- Catch rate: 45 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium (1,000,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 2 Attack effort values.
- Base experience yield: 170.

## Pokédex entries

Druddigon are vicious and cunning. They take up residence in nests dug out by other Pokémon, treating the stolen nests as their own lairs. *(Shield)*

Druddigon lives in caves, but it never skips sunbathing—it won't be able to move if its body gets too cold. *(Sword)*

It infiltrates tunnels that Pokémon like Diglett and Dugtrio have dug and quietly waits for prey to pass through. *(Ultra Moon)*

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 Sun)*

It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move. *(Black, Y, Alpha Sapphire)*

It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock. *(White, X, Omega Ruby)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: クリムガン
- **Romaji**: Crimgan
- **French**: Drakkarmin
- **German**: Shardrago
- **Spanish**: Druddigon
- **Italian**: Druddigon
- **Korean**: 크리만
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 赤面龙
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 赤面龍

## Trivia

- Taller than 77% of all Pokémon (1.6 m).
- Heavier than 88% of all Pokémon (139 kg).
- Base stat total 485, ranked #372 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is Attack, ranked #91 of 1,025.
- One of 70 Dragon-type Pokémon (counting dual types).
- One of 97 red Pokémon.
- Number 128 of 156 Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova).
- Can learn 64 different moves in Sword / Shield.
- Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 7 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Druddigon (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Druddigon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Druddigon (Sword/Shield Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/druddigon/).
- Pronunciation (DRUD-ih-gon): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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