Druddigon (Japanese: クリムガン Crimgan) is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Druddigon is a large, blue, draconic Pokémon with medium-sized wings shaped like thistle leaves, although it is rarely 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 white 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.
In the anime
Main series
Shiny Druddigon in the anime
Major appearances
Druddigon debuted in The Dragon Master's Path!, under the ownership of Emmy. Emmy had been trying to teach Druddigon Draco Meteor and Iris suggested it should battle to gain some experience. Following her advice, Emmy and Druddigon battled Ash and Tepig and won. Druddigon reappeared in a flashback in Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!.
In Search for the Clubultimate!, Gail's Druddigon battled Georgia's Bisharp during the first round of the Clubsplosion. It was defeated with a combination of Metal Sound and Iron Head.
In Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!, Drayden's Druddigon battled Iris and her Dragonite and came out victorious.
In A Unova League Evolution!, Dino used a Druddigon during the Vertress Conference, where it battled Katharine and later Virgil. During the latter battle, Dino's Druddigon was used against Virgil's Eevee, but it was defeated.
In A Pokémon of a Different Color!, a Shiny Druddigon was calmed down and then caught by Johto Gym Leader Clair. A regular-colored Druddigon also appeared in a flashback in the same episode.
In An Explosive Operation!, Aliana used a Druddigon to attack Z2 alongside Mable's Weavile. However, it was easily defeated when Z2 transformed into its 10% Forme. It was later used twice against Team Rocket. In A Towering Takeover!, during Team Flare's takeover of Lumiose City, Druddigon and Bryony's Liepard attacked Ash's friends to stop them from entering Prism Tower. However, they were eventually defeated.
In Aiming for the Top Floor!, Ryuki used a Druddigon in a Double Battle against Ash. It battled alongside Zweilous, but they were defeated by Meltan and Rowlet.
Minor appearances
In Iris's flashback in Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!, a Trainer's Druddigon was defeated by Excadrill in battle.
In Iris's flashback in The Lonely Deino!, a Druddigon was calmed by the elder while taking refuge in a cave.
A Druddigon appeared in the opening sequence of Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.
In A Village Homecoming!, a Druddigon was living in the Village of Dragons.
In The Dex Can't Help It!, a Druddigon was seen playing Pokémon Base on television.
A Druddigon under the ownership of Drasna appeared on a television screen in The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!.
Pokédex entries
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Druddigon
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Ash's Pokédex
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Druddigon, the Cave Pokémon. With the skin on its face harder than rock, Druddigon warms its body by exposing its wings to the sun.
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Druddigon
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Druddigon, the Cave Pokémon. A Dragon type. Druddigon chases its foes through narrow caves, then attacks with its sharp claws. The skin on its head is harder than rock.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Uprising, Iris's Druddigon participated in the fight against Team Plasma.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
A Druddigon appeared in LDK1.
A Druddigon appeared in LDK2.
Pokémon Adventures
Drayden owns a Druddigon, where it was first seen in School of Hard Knocks, battling against Iris's Fraxure and later, Black's Brav.
Iris uses her Druddigon in the Unova Pokémon League semi-final battle against Black in One Way or Another.
Pokémon RéBURST
A Druddigon appears as a Burst form of Kigyan.
In the TCG
- Main article: Druddigon (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Unova
BW: #127
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Unova
B2W2: #270
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| Black
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It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move.
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| White
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It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock.
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| Black 2
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It runs through the narrow tunnels formed by Excadrill and Onix. It uses its sharp claws to catch prey.
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Kalos
Mountain #141
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Hoenn
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It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock.
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It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move.
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It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock.
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It warms its body by absorbing sunlight with its wings. When its body temperature falls, it can no longer move.
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Isle of Armor #063
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Galar
Crown Tundra #119
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
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Druddigon lives in caves, but it never skips sunbathing—it won't be able to move if its body gets too cold.
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Druddigon are vicious and cunning. They take up residence in nests dug out by other Pokémon, treating the stolen nests as their own lairs.
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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77
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137 - 184
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264 - 358
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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Total: 485
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Druddigon's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 55
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Base Defense: 57
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Base Speed: 60
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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| He makes every effort to win the Battle Tournament. He is blunt, but he kind of likes helping others.
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Evolution data
Sprites
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Trivia
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.
Name origin
Druddigon may be a combination of dragon and ruddy (reddish in color).
Crimgan may be a combination of crimson and dragon, 顔 gan (face), or 岩 gan (rock).
In other languages
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 Japanese
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クリムガン Crimgan
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From crimson and 顔 gan or 岩 gan
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 French
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Drakkarmin
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From Drakkar, dragon, and Carmin
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 Spanish
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Druddigon
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Same as English name
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 German
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Shardrago
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From scharlachrot and dragon
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 Italian
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Druddigon
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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크리만 Criman
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From crimson and 안 (顔) an
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 Mandarin Chinese
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赤面龍 / 赤面龙 Chìmiànlóng
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From 赤 chì, 面 miàn, and 龍 / 龙 lóng
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 Cantonese Chinese
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赤面龍 Chekmihnlùhng
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From 赤 chek, 面 mihn, and 龍 lùhng
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 Russian
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Драддигон Draddigon
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Transcription of English name
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คริมแกน Khrimkaen
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
Dragon Fang (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Druddigon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
