Drakloak (Japanese: ドロンチ, Hepburn: Doronchi) (DRAK-klohk[1]) is a Dragon/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves from Dreepy at level 50 and then into Dragapult at level 60.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Drakloak resembles a lizard, with a wide, black-colored head with two vertical horns and several red triangle-shaped sports on the sides. It has yellow eyes, while the underside of its mouth is light blue. The rest of its body is also light blue, while its belly is yellow with a red, upside-down V-shaped spot. It has short, stubby arms, triangular legs that have a resemblance to fins, and a long tail.
Behavior[]
A Drakloak carries a Dreepy on its head, which it takes care of and fights alongside, and teach them how to fly and hunt, as well as numerous other skills necessary for survival in the wild until the Dreepy manages to evolve. If it lacks a Dreepy to care for, it will become uneasy and desperately try to find any Pokémon to serve as a substitute to take care of.
Natural abilities[]
Drakloak is capable of flying at speeds greater than 120 mph (193.121 kmh).
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | Lake of Outrage | Rare |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sword
It's capable of flying faster than 120 mph. It battles alongside Dreepy and dotes on them until they successfully evolve.
- Shield
Without a Dreepy to place on its head and care for, it gets so uneasy it'll try to substitute any Pokémon it finds for the missing Dreepy.
- Scarlet
This Pokémon flies around at over 120 miles per hour. If a Drakloak is defeated in a battle, its Dreepy will wander off without a second thought.
- Violet
This Pokémon stores up energy in its lungs, then shoots it out. It takes care of Dreepy and battles alongside them until they're all grown up.
Stats[]
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| Attack | |
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| Speed | |
| Total | 361
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Evo. | Dragon Pulse | 
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Special | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Dragon Pulse |
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Special | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Astonish | 
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Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Infestation | 
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Special | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Quick Attack | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Bite | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 6 | Lock-On |
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Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| 12 | Assurance |
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 18 | Hex |
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Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | Agility | 
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 30 | Double Hit |
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Physical | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 36 | U-turn |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Dragon Dance |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 48 | Phantom Force |
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Physical | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 54 | Take Down |
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Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 61 | Dragon Rush |
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Physical | 100 | 75% | 10 |
| 66 | Double-Edge |
|
Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 72 | Last Resort |
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Physical | 140 | 100% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| To see the Egg Moves that Drakloak can learn, refer to Dreepy. |
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By tutoring[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| ' | Draco Meteor |
|
Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Drakloak is the fastest middle stage Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon.
- Coincidentally, it has the same Speed stat (102) as Garchomp (the previous fastest Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon).
Origin[]
Drakloak may be based on a Diplocaulus (an extinct genus of amphibians) and different types of fighting airplanes or crossbows. The Dreepy on its head may reference the parental behavior of amphibians, who often let their offspring live on their back. It may also be a reference to the Lockheed D-21, a drone that could be launched from an SR-71 Blackbird or similar plane (which Drakloak's two-finned head resembles).
Etymology[]
Drakloak comes from the words "drake" and "cloak".
Doronchi comes from "dragon," "launch," and possibly "drone."
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 149. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.