Pokemon Guide
Drakloak is a Dragon and Ghost-type Pokemon known for caring for Dreepy and evolving into Dragapult. This guide covers Drakloak stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Drakloak guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Drakloak is the middle stage of the Dreepy evolution line. It carries and protects Dreepy while using its high Speed, Dragon typing and Ghost typing to pressure opponents.
Competitive Overview
Drakloak can be useful during a playthrough because it is fast for a middle-stage Pokemon and has access to Dragon and Ghost attacks. It is usually strongest as a stepping stone toward Dragapult.
Drakloak is not usually a top competitive pick compared to Dragapult, but Clear Body, Infiltrator and Cursed Body give it useful tools while training or using lower-power formats.
Here are the key facts to know about Drakloak, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Drakloak
National Dex
#0886
Type
Dragon / Ghost
Species
Caretaker Pokemon
Height
4’07” / 1.4 m
140 cm
Weight
24.3 lbs / 11.0 kg
11 kg
Abilities
Clear Body, Infiltrator, Cursed Body
Drakloak has high Speed for a middle-stage Pokemon, with balanced attacking stats and lower defenses. Its main role is usually to evolve into Dragapult at Level 60.
Drakloak uses Dragon, Ghost, Dark and coverage moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Drakloak most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable special Dragon-type attack for consistent same-type damage.
A two-turn Ghost-type attack that can bypass protection effects in some games.
A physical Dragon-type attack with high power but lower accuracy.
A strong special Ghost-type attack that can lower Special Defense.
A pivoting move that lets Drakloak deal damage and switch out.
A priority Dark-type move that can punish attacking opponents.
A simple Dark-type attack that can cause flinching.
A priority move that can finish weakened opponents.
Drakloak can learn Dragon, Ghost, Dark, Bug and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Drakloak move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Drakloak is a Dragon and Ghost-type Pokemon. This gives it several useful resistances and immunities, but it is weak to Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark and Fairy-type moves.
Type
Dragon / Ghost
Weaknesses
Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark and Fairy
Resistances
Poison, Bug, Fire, Water, Grass and Electric
Immunity
Normal and Fighting
Drakloak abilities help protect its stats, bypass defensive effects or punish contact depending on the game and format.
Prevents Drakloak stats from being lowered by opposing Pokemon abilities or moves.
Lets Drakloak bypass moves like Substitute, Reflect, Light Screen and similar barriers.
May disable a move that hits Drakloak, creating disruption after contact or damage.
Drakloak evolves from Dreepy and later evolves into Dragapult. The full evolution line is Dreepy, Drakloak and Dragapult.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Dreepy at Level 50
Stage 3
Evolves from Drakloak at Level 60
Drakloak availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is a Generation 8 Pokemon, so older games list it as not introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Drakloak had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Found at Lake of Outrage and Old Cemetery, or evolve Dreepy at Level 50. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found at Lake of Outrage and Old Cemetery, or evolve Dreepy at Level 50. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Location data not yet available. Transfer or trade when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in many Paldea areas including Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain and The Great Crater of Paldea. Drakloak can also be obtained by evolving Dreepy at Level 50. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Drakloak |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Drakloak. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Drakloak is a Dragon and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Drakloak is weak to Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark and Fairy-type moves.
Drakloak evolves from Dreepy at Level 50 and evolves into Dragapult at Level 60.
Drakloak abilities are Clear Body, Infiltrator, Cursed Body.
Drakloak best moves often include Dragon Pulse, Phantom Force, Dragon Rush, Shadow Ball, U-turn, Sucker Punch, Bite and Quick Attack.
Drakloak is useful in playthroughs and lower-power formats, but most teams prefer evolving it into Dragapult for stronger stats.
The most common way to get Drakloak is to evolve Dreepy at Level 50, catch it in supported Sword and Shield areas, or catch it in supported Violet locations.
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