Dragon Ascent
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Gen 9
Pow
120
Acc
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Effects & flags
Contact
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon ChampionsNot available | — | |||||
| Gen 6–9 | Flying | Phys | 120 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
VGC 20262026-09
RayquazaPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Type
Super effective (×2)
GrassFightingBug
Not very effective (×½)
ElectricRockSteel
No effect (×0)
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Dragon Ascent?
Dragon Ascent is a Flying-type Phys move.
What does Dragon Ascent do?
The user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
What are Dragon Ascent's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 120, accuracy 100, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Dragon Ascent?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Rayquaza.