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 for its aggressive and cunning disposition. It warms its body by taking in sunlight with its wings; if its body temperature drops, it becomes immobile. It demonstrates notable physical strength and has been known to tackle opponents head-first. It nimbly chases prey around its den, using its outstretched claws to catch them. Rather than creating its own nest, Druddigon inhabits caves and tunnels dug by other Pokémon, such as Diglett , Dugtrio , Onix , and Excadrill .
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Unova B W : #127
Unova B2 W2 : #270
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
Generation VI
Kalos Mountain #141
Hoenn #—
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.
Generation VIII
Galar Isle of Armor #063
Galar Crown Tundra #119
Sinnoh #—
Hisui #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl , and Legends: Arceus .
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.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation VIII
Sword
Shield
Expansion Pass
Snowslide Slope , Path to the Peak , Three-Point Pass Brawler's Cave , Courageous Cavern , Tunnel to the Top (Wanderer )Loop Lagoon , Workout Sea , Honeycalm Sea , Giant's Bed , Path to the Peak , Frigid Sea , Three-Point Pass , Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle )Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure )
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
77
137 - 184
264 - 358
120
112 - 189
220 - 372
90
85 - 156
166 - 306
60
58 - 123
112 - 240
90
85 - 156
166 - 306
48
47 - 110
90 - 214
Total:
485
Other Pokémon with this total
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 .
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Druddigon is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Druddigon
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Druddigon
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Druddigon in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Druddigon in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Druddigon
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Druddigon
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
By transfer from another generation
Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Druddigon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Druddigon
× indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 79
Base Defense: 57
Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
Strong:
Weak:
PokéPark Pad entry:
He makes every effort to win the Battle Tournament. He is blunt, but he kind of likes helping others.
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
In animation
Druddigon in Pokémon the Series: XY
Shiny Druddigon in Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Main series
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
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
BW027
Druddigon
Ash's Pokédex
Druddigon, the Cave Pokémon. With the skin on its face harder than rock, Druddigon warms its body by exposing its wings to the sun.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
SM118
Druddigon
Rotom Pokédex
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.
Pokémon Generations
Druddigon in Pokémon Generations
In The Uprising , Iris 's Druddigon participated in the fight against Team Plasma .
In the manga
Druddigon in Pokémon Adventures
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, which was first seen in School of Hard Knocks , battling against Iris's Fraxure . Later, it also fought Black 's Braviary , Brav .
Iris used 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)
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
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
クリムガン Crimgan
From crimson and 顔 gan or 岩 gan
French
Drakkarmin
From Drakkar , dragon , and Carmin
Spanish
Druddigon
Same as English name
German
Shardrago
From scharlachrot and dragon
Italian
Druddigon
Same as English name
Korean
크리만 Criman
From crimson and 안 (顔) an
Mandarin Chinese
赤面龍 / 赤面龙 Chìmiànlóng
From 赤 chì , 面 miàn , and 龍 / 龙 lóng
Cantonese Chinese
赤面龍 Chekmihnlùhng
From 赤 chek , 面 mihn , and 龍 lùhng
More languages
Hindi
क्रिमचेरा Crimchera
From crimson and चेहरा chehrā
Russian
Драддигон Draddigon
Transcription of English name
Thai
คริมแกน Khrimkaen
Transcription of Japanese name
External links
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex , a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.