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.
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.
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.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 30 |
| Total | 320 |
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
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrette Town | Y only | Good Rod | 25 | — |
| Cyllage City | Y only | Good Rod | 25 | — |
| Route 8 | Y only | Good Rod | 25 | — |
Evolution family
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Poison Point | Regular ability |
| Poison Touch | Regular ability |
| Adaptability | Hidden 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.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Water 1 / Dragon |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium |
| Base capture rate | 225 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Sp. Def +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.5 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.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Smokescreen |
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 1 / start | Water Gun |
| 5 | Feint Attack |
| 9 | Tail Whip |
| 12 | Bubble |
| 15 | Acid |
| 19 | Camouflage |
| 23 | Poison Tail |
| 25 | Water Pulse |
| 28 | Double Team |
| 32 | Toxic |
| 35 | Aqua Tail |
| 38 | Sludge Bomb |
| 42 | Hydro Pump |
| 49 | Dragon Pulse |
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.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM09 | Venoshock | Poison | Special |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
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.
Related species
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.
