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Skrelp in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Skrelp’s X/Y locations, Poison/Water typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

01

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Skrelp is Kalos Coastal #030 and National #690. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Poison / Water.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Skrelp
Skrelp: Pokémon X and Y sprite, Kalos Coastal #030.
Skrelp Pokémon X/Y base stats
StatBase value
HP50
Attack60
Defense60
Sp. Atk60
Sp. Def60
Speed30
Total320
02

Where to find it in X and Y

Pokémon Y exclusive. Clauncher is its Pokémon X counterpart.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Skrelp Pokémon X/Y encounters
LocationVersionMethodLevelCondition
Ambrette TownY onlyGood Rod25—
Cyllage CityY onlyGood Rod25—
Route 8Y onlyGood Rod25—
03

Evolution family

Skrelp evolution family in X and Y
FromIntoX / Y method
SkrelpDragalgeLevel 48

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

04

Abilities, breeding and training

Skrelp abilities
AbilitySlot
Poison PointRegular ability
Poison TouchRegular ability
AdaptabilityHidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Skrelp breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Water 1 / Dragon
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthmedium
Base capture rate225 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship70
EV yieldSp. Def +1
Height / weight0.5 m / 7.3 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

05

Level-up moves

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Skrelp compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM07HailIceStatus
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM55ScaldWaterSpecial
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM100ConfideNormalStatus
HM03SurfWaterSpecial
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

07

Egg moves and move tutors

Egg moves: Acid Armor, Haze, Play Rough, Toxic Spikes, Venom Drench.

No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

08

Related species

Return to Skrelp in the Kalos Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Check Skrelp’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.