Tatsugiri
Tatsugiri is a Dragon/Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.
Tatsugiri has three forms in different colours - orange, pink, and yellow. Its unique ability allows it to go inside the mouth of an ally Dondozo in double battles. The forms raise different stats when Dondozo uses the move Order Up:
- Curly Form (orange) raises Attack
- Droopy Form (pink) raises Defense
- Stretchy Form (yellow) raises Speed
Pokédex data
| National № | 0978 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dragon Water |
| Species | Mimicry Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Commander Storm Drain (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0375 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 100 (13.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 2 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 68 | 246 | 340 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Speed | 82 | 152 | 289 | |
| Total | 475 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0978 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dragon Water |
| Species | Mimicry Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | — |
| Local № | 0375 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 100 (13.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | — |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 68 | 246 | 340 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Speed | 82 | 152 | 289 | |
| Total | 475 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0978 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dragon Water |
| Species | Mimicry Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | — |
| Local № | 0375 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 100 (13.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | — |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 68 | 246 | 340 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Speed | 82 | 152 | 289 | |
| Total | 475 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Tatsugiri does not evolve.
Pokédex entries
Curly Form
| Scarlet | This is a small dragon Pokémon. It lives inside the mouth of Dondozo to protect itself from enemies on the outside. |
|---|---|
| Violet | Tatsugiri is an extremely cunning Pokémon. It feigns weakness to lure in prey, then orders its partner to attack. |
Droopy Form
| Scarlet | This species’ differing colors and patterns are apparently the result of Tatsugiri changing itself to suit the preferences of the prey it lures in. |
|---|---|
| Violet | This Pokémon tricks its opponents by playing dead. It is small and weak, but it uses its smarts to survive. |
Stretchy Form
| Scarlet | Bird Pokémon are its main prey. This Pokémon knows it’s weak, so it hunts with a partner. |
|---|---|
| Violet | It’s one of the most intelligent dragon Pokémon. It camouflages itself by inflating its throat sac. |
Moves learned by Tatsugiri
Moves learnt by level up
Tatsugiri learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | Normal |  | — | — |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water |  | 40 | 100 |
| 6 | Harden | Normal | | — | — |
| 12 | Helping Hand | Normal | | — | — |
| 17 | Water Pulse | Water | | 60 | 100 |
| 23 | Soak | Water | | — | 100 |
| 28 | Taunt | Dark | | — | 100 |
| 34 | Memento | Dark | | — | 100 |
| 39 | Muddy Water | Water | | 90 | 85 |
| 43 | Nasty Plot | Dark | | — | — |
| 47 | Mirror Coat | Psychic | | — | 100 |
| 52 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | | 85 | 100 |
Egg moves
Tatsugiri learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tatsugiri gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | Normal | | — | — |
| Counter | Fighting |  | — | 100 |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Tatsugiri is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | | 90 | 85 |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | | 60 | 100 |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | | 55 | 95 |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | | — | — |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | | — | 100 |
| 100 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | | — | — |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | | 85 | 100 |
| 123 | Surf | Water | | 90 | 100 |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | | — | — |
| 132 | Baton Pass | Normal | | — | — |
| 140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | | — | — |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | | 110 | 80 |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 156 | Outrage | Dragon | | 120 | 100 |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 169 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | | 130 | 90 |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | | 80 | 100 |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | | 35 | 85 |
| 209 | Muddy Water | Water | | 90 | 85 |
| 226 | Dragon Cheer | Dragon | | — | ∞ |
Tatsugiri sprites
| Type | Generation 9 |
|---|---|
| Normal |
 |
| Shiny | — |
Where to find Tatsugiri
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake |
|---|
Answers to Tatsugiri questions
Other languages
| English | Tatsugiri |
|---|---|
| Japanese | シャリタツ |
| German | Nigiragi |
| French | Nigirigon |
| Italian | Tatsugiri |
| Spanish | Tatsugiri |
| Korean | 싸리용 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 米立龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 米立龍 |
| English |
Mimicry Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ぎたいポケモン |
| German | Mimesen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Mimétisme |
| Italian | Pokémon Mimetico |
| Spanish | Pokémon Mimetismo |
| Korean | 의태포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 拟态宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 擬態寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tatsu
- Japanese for ‘stand’ or ’rise up’
- giri
- Japanese for ‘duty’
- nigiri
- a type of sushi