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Tatsugiri is a Dragon / Water-type Pokemon. This guide covers Tatsugiri’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and competitive overview.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tatsugiri 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 |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Tatsugiri is a Dragon and Water-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It has Curly Form, Droopy Form and Stretchy Form, and is best known for its Commander synergy with Dondozo.
Competitive Overview
Tatsugiri is most notable in double battles, where Commander lets it pair with Dondozo to create a powerful combined strategy. Outside that role, it can use special Dragon and Water attacks with Storm Drain utility.
Its best use depends on the game, format, teammates and available move options.
Here are the key facts to know about Tatsugiri, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Tatsugiri
National Dex
#0978
Type
Dragon / Water
Species
Mimicry Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
Weight
17.6 lbs / 8.0 kg
Abilities
Commander, Storm Drain
Tatsugiri’s stat profile helps define how it performs across Pokemon games.
These are some of Tatsugiri’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A very powerful Dragon-type special attack with a Special Attack drop afterward.
Reliable Dragon-type special damage without Draco Meteor’s drawback.
A spread Water-type move useful in doubles.
Reliable Water-type special damage.
High-power Water-type damage with lower accuracy.
Boosts Special Attack and can make Tatsugiri more threatening.
Speed control and coverage in double battles.
A key doubles move that helps manage positioning and turns.
Use the section below to view Tatsugiri’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available yet.
Tatsugiri is a Dragon / Water-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.
Type
Dragon / Water
Weaknesses
Dragon, Fairy
Resistances
Fire, Water, Steel
Immunity
None
Tatsugiri’s abilities help define how it functions in battle.
Activates with Dondozo in double battles, letting Tatsugiri command from inside Dondozo.
Draws in Water-type moves and can raise Special Attack when hit by one.
Here is the evolution information for Tatsugiri.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Tatsugiri’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game.
| Game | Where to Find Tatsugiri |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found around Casseroya Lake in Curly Form, Droopy Form and Stretchy Form. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found around Casseroya Lake in Curly Form, Droopy Form and Stretchy Form. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Tatsugiri has three official forms: Curly Form, Droopy Form and Stretchy Form. These forms interact with Dondozo and Order Up in different ways during double battles.
One of Tatsugiri’s three forms, used with Dondozo strategies.
One of Tatsugiri’s three official forms.
One of Tatsugiri’s three official forms.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Tatsugiri. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Tatsugiri is a Dragon / Water-type Pokemon.
Tatsugiri is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves.
See the evolution section above for Tatsugiri’s full evolution details.
Tatsugiri’s abilities are Commander, Storm Drain.
Tatsugiri’s best moves often include Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse, Muddy Water, Surf.
Tatsugiri’s availability depends on the game. Check the locations section for current game-specific details.
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