Skrelp
Poison/Water-type, Generation 6. Evolves into Dragalge for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Acid Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Skrelp takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 355
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 607 CP
Skrelp moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail STAB | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Twister | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Acid (11 DPS); Acid builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Skrelp is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Skrelp
How to get Skrelp
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 24 | 919 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 24 | 994 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 575 | 622 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 716 | 774 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 575 | 622 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 435 | 470 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 575 | 622 |
Is Skrelp good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Skrelp has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (109 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 47 |
| Lv 3 | 79 |
| Lv 4 | 111 |
| Lv 5 | 143 |
| Lv 6 | 175 |
| Lv 7 | 207 |
| Lv 8 | 239 |
| Lv 9 | 271 |
| Lv 10 | 303 |
| Lv 11 | 334 |
| Lv 12 | 364 |
| Lv 13 | 394 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 425 |
| Lv 15 | 455 |
| Lv 16 | 486 |
| Lv 17 | 516 |
| Lv 18 | 546 |
| Lv 19 | 577 |
| Lv 20 | 607 |
| Lv 21 | 637 |
| Lv 22 | 668 |
| Lv 23 | 698 |
| Lv 24 | 729 |
| Lv 25 | 759 |
| Lv 26 | 789 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 820 |
| Lv 28 | 850 |
| Lv 29 | 881 |
| Lv 30 | 911 |
| Lv 31 | 926 |
| Lv 32 | 941 |
| Lv 33 | 956 |
| Lv 34 | 972 |
| Lv 35 | 987 |
| Lv 36 | 1,002 |
| Lv 37 | 1,017 |
| Lv 38 | 1,032 |
| Lv 39 | 1,048 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,063 |
| Lv 41 | 1,076 |
| Lv 42 | 1,090 |
| Lv 43 | 1,104 |
| Lv 44 | 1,117 |
| Lv 45 | 1,131 |
| Lv 46 | 1,145 |
| Lv 47 | 1,159 |
| Lv 48 | 1,173 |
| Lv 49 | 1,187 |
| Lv 50 | 1,202 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0690
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 7.30 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0690_POKEMON_SKRELP
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Skrelp in Pokemon GO?
Skrelp's best moveset is Acid (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Skrelp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Skrelp takes super effective damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Skrelp's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Skrelp reaches 1,202 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,063 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Skrelp?
A perfect 15/15/15 Skrelp shows 607 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 759 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Skrelp in Pokemon GO?
Skrelp spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Skrelp be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Skrelp depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.