Pokémon type
Poison
Water
Skrelp
#690 (Kalos)
Best moveset for Skrelp
The best moves for Skrelp are Water Gun and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Acid and Sludge Bomb deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
40.8DPS
Defending
13.2DPS
40.8DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
1.92DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Skrelp family. Skrelp evolves into Dragalge for 50 Candy.
Game images
Skrelp, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Skrelp is a Poison & Water Pokémon. It is weak to Ground, Electric and Psychic moves. Skrelp's best moveset is Water Gun & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,202. Skrelp evolves into Dragalge.
About
"Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Acid | 11 | 13.2 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Aqua Tail | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Twister | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
6.6 | 100% |
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
6.5 | 98% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
5.8 | 88% |
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
5.7 | 87% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.4 | 81% |
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.3 | 80% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Twister
16.7 DPS
|
4.5 | 68% |
|
Acid
13.2 DPS
|
Twister
16.7 DPS
|
4.4 | 66% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Skrelp?
Skrelp is weak to Ground, Electric and Psychic moves.
The best counter to Skrelp is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Mewtwo X and Deoxys (Normal Forme).
The top Skrelp counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 86% | |
| Deoxys (Normal Forme) | 85% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
109 |
| Defense |
|
109 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 7.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
455 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
607 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
911 |
|
Level 40 |
1,063 |
|
Level 50 |
1,202 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 759 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 987 |