Where can I find Tatsugiri in SoulGold?

Tatsugiri can be found in 9 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Tatsugiri?

Tatsugiri is a dragon/water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Tatsugiri learn in SoulGold?

Tatsugiri can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Tatsugiriin Pokémon SoulGold

dragonwater

4 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Mimicry Pokémon

This is a small dragon Pokémon. It lives inside the mouth of Dondozo to protect itself from enemies on the outside.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

4 Forms Available

Type

DragonWater

Dex

#978

Abilities

Commander(Primary)

Commands from Dondozo.

Storm Drain(Secondary)

Draws in Water moves.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

100

Poké Ball9.5%

Great Ball13.4%

Ultra Ball16.0%

Base Exp

166

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

dragon ×2fairy ×2

Resists

fire ×0.25water ×0.25steel ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Droopy,Stretchy,Mega

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

You can catch Tatsugiri common in Dragon's Den while surfing, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and in Route 35 while fishing with Super Rod (very rare). Wild ones range from level 10 to 55.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	SplashLevel: 1Splash	normal	0	0	40
1	SplashLevel: 1Splash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
6	HardenLevel: 6Harden	normal	0	0	30
6	HardenLevel: 6Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
12	Helping HandLevel: 12Helping Hand	normal	0	0	20
12	Helping HandLevel: 12Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
17	Water PulseLevel: 17Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
17	Water PulseLevel: 17Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
23	SoakLevel: 23Soak	water	0	100	20
23	SoakLevel: 23Soak	Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type.
28	TauntLevel: 28Taunt	dark	0	100	20
28	TauntLevel: 28Taunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
34	MementoLevel: 34Memento	dark	0	0	10
34	MementoLevel: 34Memento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.
39	Muddy WaterLevel: 39Muddy Water	water	0	85	10
39	Muddy WaterLevel: 39Muddy Water	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
43	Nasty PlotLevel: 43Nasty Plot	dark	0	0	20
43	Nasty PlotLevel: 43Nasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
47	Mirror CoatLevel: 47Mirror Coat	psychic	1	100	20
47	Mirror CoatLevel: 47Mirror Coat	Counters the foe's special attack at double the power.
52	Dragon PulseLevel: 52Dragon Pulse	dragon	0	100	10
52	Dragon PulseLevel: 52Dragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
62	Fickle BeamLevel: 62Fickle Beam	dragon	80	100	5
62	Fickle BeamLevel: 62Fickle Beam	Shoots a beam of light. Sometimes twice as strong.

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Egg Moves (3)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	0	0	40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.

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TM/HM Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.