Dewgongin Pokémon Polished Crystal
Pokédex Entry
Sea Lion Pokémon
It sleeps under shallow ocean waters during the day, then looks for food at night when it's cold.
Dewgong in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Dewgong is #87 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Polished Crystal. This page covers its water/ice typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 10 encounter locations.
Evolution Chain
Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (6)
Evolution Moves (1)
Moves learned upon evolving into Dewgong.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icicle SpearIcicle Spear | ice | 25 | 100 | 30 | |
| Fires icicles to hit 2-5 times. |
Level Up Moves (18)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeadbuttLevel: 1Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 3Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun | water | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack. | ||||||
| Icy WindLevel: 11Icy Wind | ice | 55 | 95 | 15 | ||
| An icy attack that lowers Speed. | ||||||
| EncoreLevel: 13Encore | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times. | ||||||
| Ice ShardLevel: 17Ice Shard | ice | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Hurls icy shards. Always goes first. | ||||||
| RestLevel: 21Rest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkLevel: 23Sleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| Aurora BeamLevel: 27Aurora Beam | ice | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that may lower Attack. | ||||||
| Aqua JetLevel: 31Aqua Jet | water | 40 | 100 | 20 | ||
| A speedy lunge. Always goes first. | ||||||
| Bubble BeamLevel: 33Bubble Beam | water | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that may lower Speed. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 39Take Down | normal | 90 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Perish SongLevel: 45Perish Song | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Both user and foe faint in 3 turns. | ||||||
| Aqua TailLevel: 49Aqua Tail | water | 90 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Swings tail like a wave in a storm. | ||||||
| Ice BeamLevel: 55Ice Beam | ice | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| SafeguardLevel: 61Safeguard | normal | 0 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Prevents all status problems. | ||||||
| HailLevel: 65Hail | ice | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| MegahornLevel: 69Megahorn | bug | 120 | 85 | 10 | ||
| A powerful charge attack. |
Egg Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisableDisable | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Disables the foe's most recent move. | |||||
| LickLick | ghost | 30 | 100 | 30 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||
| PeckPeck | flying | 35 | 100 | 35 | |
| Jabs the foe with a beak, etc. | |||||
| Perish SongPerish Song | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Both user and foe faint in 3 turns. | |||||
| EncoreEncore | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times. | |||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| Icicle SpearIcicle Spear | ice | 25 | 100 | 30 | |
| Fires icicles to hit 2-5 times. |
TM/HM Moves (24)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 110 | 70 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 100 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Prevents all status problems. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM63TM63 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| AvalancheAvalanche | ice | 60 | 100 | 10 | TM67TM67 | |
| Damage doubles if user is hit first. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 90 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| A strong Watertype attack. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 40 | 90 | 15 | HM05HM05 | |
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. |
Move Tutor Moves (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail(Route 4)Aqua Tail | water | 90 | 90 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Swings tail like a wave in a storm. | |||||||
| Body Slam(Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Safari Zone North)Double Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Endure(Warm Beach Shack)Endure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Ilex Forest)Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Icy Wind(Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind | ice | 55 | 95 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An icy attack that lowers Speed. | |||||||
| Pay Day(Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day | normal | 40 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Throws coins. Gets them back later. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Route 31)Sleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | |||||||
| Swagger(Celadon City)Swagger | normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Dewgong. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Dewgong resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Dewgong, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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