Tatsugiri Evolution
Tatsugiri Abilities
Goes inside the mouth of an ally Dondozo if one is on the field.
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Tatsugiri Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | water | special | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Splash | normal | status | – | – | Level 1 | The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all... |
| Harden | normal | status | – | – | Level 6 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | Level 12 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Water Pulse | water | special | 60 | 100 | Level 17 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Soak | water | status | – | 100 | Level 23 | The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water. |
| Taunt | dark | status | – | 100 | Level 28 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| Memento | dark | status | – | 100 | Level 34 | The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered. |
| Muddy Water | water | special | 90 | 85 | Level 39 | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. |
| Nasty Plot | dark | status | – | – | Level 43 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Mirror Coat | psychic | special | – | 100 | Level 47 | A retaliatory attack that counters any special move, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Dragon Pulse | dragon | special | 85 | 100 | Level 52 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. |
| Chilling Water | water | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Draco Meteor | dragon | special | 130 | 90 | TM | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Dragon Cheer | dragon | status | 0 | 0 | TM | The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more. |
| Dragon Dance | dragon | status | – | – | TM | The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Hydro Pump | water | special | 110 | 80 | TM | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Icy Wind | ice | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| Lunge | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Outrage | dragon | physical | 120 | 100 | TM | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Surf | water | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Whirlpool | water | special | 35 | 85 | TM | The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
| Baton Pass | normal | status | – | – | Egg | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| Counter | fighting | physical | – | 100 | Egg | A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Rapid Spin | normal | physical | 50 | 100 | Egg | The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat. |
Tatsugiri Sprites
This is a small dragon Pokémon. It lives inside the mouth of Dondozo to protect itself from enemies on the outside.
Tatsugiri is an extremely cunning Pokémon. It feigns weakness to lure in prey, then orders its partner to attack.
Tatsugiri's Japanese name is Syaritatsu (シャリタツ). Here are all the official names for Tatsugiri across different languages:
Tatsugiri Breeding
How to Get Tatsugiri
Tatsugiri is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Tatsugiri in every game where it is available:
About Tatsugiri
Tatsugiri is a Dragon/Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 475, Tatsugiri is classified as a Mimicry Pokémon and is part of the Tatsugiri evolution line.
In competitive play, Tatsugiri is placed in the PU tier where it holds a 10.6% usage rate. Its key abilities are Commander and Storm Drain, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Tatsugiri is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Tatsugiri can learn 36 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Rapid Spin, Surf, Draco Meteor, Nasty Plot. Standing at 0.3m tall and weighing 8kg, Tatsugiri has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Paldea region games.