Dreepy is not as well known as compared to its evolutions but it's still important. This little dragon/ghost type turns into one of the most popular competitive Pokemon in Sword and Shield and not just that, it's a very adorable Pokemon.
About Dreepy
| First appearance in anime | In the Pokemon Journeys series episode ‘Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!’ |
| First appearance in game | Sword and Shield |
| Region | Galar |
| Evolution | Dreepy-->Drakloak-->Dragapult |
| 1st Evo level | 50 |
| 2st Evo level | 60 |
| Pokedex Entry | After being reborn as a ghost Pokémon, Dreepy wanders the areas it used to inhabit back when it was alive in prehistoric seas. If this weak Pokémon is by itself, a mere child could defeat it. But if Dreepy has friends to help it train, it can evolve and become much stronger. |
Dreepy’s Base Stats
| HP | 28 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 30 |
| Sp. Attack | 40 |
| Sp. Defense | 30 |
| Speed | 82 |
Appearance
Dreepy is a small reptilian Pokemon which is green and ghostly. It has two small arms which have no hands or fingers and Dreepy’s head is a darker green color with red protrusions sticking out.
Behavior
Dreepy is the reborn ghost of a prehistoric Pokemon that lived in ancient seas. It stays in the areas near its old home, wandering aimlessly in a world unfamiliar to it. Dreepy are notably weak but once it evolves that fact changes quickly.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Dreepy’s dragon/ghost typing makes its type matchups rather interesting. It is strong against poison, bug, fire, water, grass, and electric type moves and takes only half damage from them. It is also completely immune to normal and fighting type moves. However, it is weak against ghost, ice, dragon, dark, and fairy type moves and takes double damage from them.
Shiny Dreepy
Shiny Dreepy is the rare, recolored version of Dreepy. It has few changes to normal Dreepy although a few things, like its body color, are unchanged. The head of a Shiny Dreepy is no longer dark green but now a lighter teal. Shiny Dreepy also has the once red tips of its head turned into the same light green as its body.
Best Moveset for Dreepy
Setup/Assist: Dreepy isn’t powerful but it is fast. Its speed relative to other unevolved Pokemon makes it a good choice as a support option so it doesn’t have to rely on its low attacking stats.
| Baton Pass | Helping Hand |
| Curse | Draco Meteor |
How to Catch Dreepy in Pokemon Go
Dreepy is not yet in Pokemon Go but it may be added in a conventional way. It may appear along with other ghost or dragon types. Although, due to its pseudo-legendary status, it could be added into the game with a unique method of obtaining it like, for example, via field research tasks.
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Trivia
- Dreepy is a combination of a real world prehistoric amphibian and a missile.
- Dreepy and its evolution line are considered pseudo-legendary, making Dreepy the only unevolved form of a pseudo-legendary which doesn’t have a base stat total of 300.
- Dreepy as well as its evolutions are the only three Pokemon that are both dragon types as well as a part of the amorphous egg group.
FAQs
Why is Dreepy so rare?
Dreepy tends to be picky where it appears. Even if you are in the area it appears in it won’t show itself unless there are certain weather conditions in play.
Is Dreepy a good Pokemon?
Dreepy may not be very good on its own but its evolutions really shine and that makes it a worthwhile get no matter what.
Is Evolving Dreepy worth it?
Considering the sheer power of Dragapult and the fact that it's one of the most used competitive Pokemon, there is absolutely no question that evolving this little ghostly reptile is a fantastic idea.
Conclusion
Dreepy may not seem spectacular, but it's a Pokemon with so much potential. Its evolutions are some of the stronger Pokemon in the modern games and is incredibly useful in a number of different situations.
