Dragon Tail
- 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 Pokémon Champions
Effect
If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is replaced by one of those Pokémon at random.
Effects & flags
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 Champions | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90 | 10 | -6 |
| Gen 5–9 | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90 | 10 | -6 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Singles2026-09
Goodra (Hisuian Form)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move81 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Dragon Tail?
Dragon Tail is a Dragon-type Phys move.
What does Dragon Tail do?
If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is replaced by one of those Pokémon at random.
What are Dragon Tail's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 60, accuracy 90, PP 10.
Which Pokémon can learn Dragon Tail?
81 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Arbok, Exeggutor (Alolan Form), Gyarados, Dratini, Dragonair.