Type matchups
Damage Bagon takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon type, Bagon has 3 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Dragon typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 300
Bagon has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. With Attack (75) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 60 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Bagon can have the abilities Rock Head and Sheer Force.
How to beat Bagon
Bagon takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Bagon's Dragon moves. Xerneas hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Bagon's Dragon moves. Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Bagon's Dragon moves.
Evolution
Bagon is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence) and evolves into Shelgon.
Best counters to Bagon
Other Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Bagon weak to?
As a Dragon type, Bagon takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Bagon resistant to?
Bagon resists Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Bagon?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Xerneas and Zacian, which hit Bagon with super-effective attacks.