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#371

Dragon

POKÉDEX No. #371

Bagon

Rock Head Pokémon

Generation 3

Dreaming of one day flying, it practices by leaping off cliffs every day.

Height0.6 m

Weight42.1 kg

AbilitiesRock Head

Forms1

Defensive Fingerprint

4×2×1×½×¼×0×

NORNormal 1×

FIRFire ½×

WATWater ½×

ELEElectric ½×

GRAGrass ½×

ICEIce 2×

FIGFighting 1×

POIPoison 1×

GRDGround 1×

FLYFlying 1×

PSYPsychic 1×

BUGBug 1×

ROCRock 1×

GHOGhost 1×

DRADragon 2×

DRKDark 1×

STESteel 1×

FAIFairy 2×

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP45
200–294
Attack75
139–273
Defense60
112–240
Sp. Atk40
76–196
Sp. Def30
58–174
Speed50
94–218

Total300

/ 720

BST300

14 percentile (1025)-110 vs Gen 3 avg (410)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Ice

Dragon

Fairy

Resists

Fire

Water

Grass

Electric

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 3

Habitat

Rough Terrain

Color

Blue

Shape

Humanoid

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#371
Crown Tundra	#113
Hoenn	#187
Kalos Coastal	#14
Lumiose City	#220
Original Alola	#117
Original Melemele	#117
Paldea	#276
Updated Alola	#147
Updated Hoenn	#196
Updated Melemele	#147

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

EV Yield

+1 Attack

Growth Curve

Slow

(5x³) / (4)

Exp at Lv. 50

156,250

Exp at Lv. 100

1,250,000

Wild Held Items

Dragon Scale

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered

Dragon Fang

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold

Evolution Chain

#371

Bagon

→

Level 30

#372

Shelgon

→

Level 50

#373

Salamence

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Black 2

1 spots

15% max

Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Outer area)

15%

Method: Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto
Level Range: Lv. 55-59
Conditions: Any

White 2

1 spots

15% max

Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Outer area)

15%

Method: Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto
Level Range: Lv. 55-59
Conditions: Any

Pearl

1 spots

12% max

Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)

12%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: Using PokéRadar

Platinum

1 spots

11% max

Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)

11%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 29
Conditions: Using PokéRadar

Sun

1 spots

10% max

Kalae Bay

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 15-18
Conditions: Any

Moon

1 spots

10% max

Kalae Bay

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 15-18
Conditions: Any

Ultra Sun

1 spots

10% max

Kalae Bay

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 15-18
Conditions: Any

Ultra Moon

1 spots

10% max

Kalae Bay

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 15-18
Conditions: Any

Ruby

2 spots

10% max

Meteor Falls (back/small room)

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Any

Meteor Falls (back/small room)

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 35
Conditions: Any

Sapphire

2 spots

10% max

Meteor Falls (back/small room)

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Any

Meteor Falls (back/small room)

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 35
Conditions: Any

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Ice

Dragon

Fairy

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

½×

½×

½×

½×

1×

2×

2×

1×

2×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Dragon

Strategic Insight

Bagon's dragon typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against dragon types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Dragon

Bagon's Dragon typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against dragon types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Adamant

+Attack−Sp. Atk

Brave

+Attack−Speed

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Outrage

Learned at Lv. 50

Sword Shield

Dragon

Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

Dragon Claw

Learned at Lv. 50

X Y

Dragon

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Double-Edge

Learned at Lv. 55

X Y

Normal

Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

Flamethrower

Learned at Lv. 45

Sword Shield

Fire

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialBurn

Has a chance to burn the target.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Flamethrower

Learned at Lv. 45

Sword Shield

Fire

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialBurn

Has a chance to burn the target.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Defense Curl

Egg Moves

X Y

Normal

PP: 40Status

Raises user’s Defense by one stage.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

TCG Cards

View all Bagon trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Bagon TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Bagon
Japanese	タツベイ
Japanese (Kanji)	タツベイ
Roomaji	Tatsubay
Korean	아공이
French	Draby
German	Kindwurm
Spanish	Bagon
Italian	Bagon
Chinese (Traditional)	寶貝龍
Chinese (Simplified)	宝贝龙

Sprite Gallery

Emerald

Ruby Sapphire

Bagon shiny sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny

Bagon shiny back sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny Back

Pokédex Data

Height

0.6 m

Weight

42.1 kg

Type

Dragon

Abilities

Protects against recoil damage.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Dragon

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

10,200

Hatch Counter: 40

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Ember

ember

Lv. 25

Leer

leer

Lv. 10

Rage

rage

Lv. 1

Bite

bite

Lv. 10

Dragon Breath

dragon-breath

Lv. 33

Headbutt

headbutt

Lv. 17

Focus Energy

focus-energy

Lv. 40

Scary Face

scary-face

Lv. 40

Crunch

crunch

Lv. 46

Dragon Claw

dragon-claw

Lv. 50

Zen Headbutt

zen-headbutt

Lv. 35

Flamethrower

flamethrower

Lv. 45

Double Edge

double-edge

Lv. 55

Outrage

outrage

Lv. 50

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