Bagon Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Bagon

Rock Head Pokémon

DRAGON

Bagon jumps off cliffs every day, trying to grow stronger so that someday it will be able to fly.

Bagon Pokédex brings together the essential information for Bagon, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Bagon is National Pokédex #371 and was introduced in Generation III. It is a Dragon-type Pokémon.

This Bagon Pokédex covers Bagon across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Bagon jumps off cliffs every day, trying to grow stronger so that someday it will be able to fly.

Bagon at a glance

Type: DRAGON
Weak to: ICE2×DRAGON2×FAIRY2×
Best base stat: Attack — 75
Abilities: Rock Head, Sheer ♀orce (Hidden)
Next evolution: Shelgon — Level 30

Bagon Pokédex overview

Bagon has the Dragon typing, it belongs to Generation III, its Pokédex classification is the Rock Head Pokémon. Bagon jumps off cliffs every day, trying to grow stronger so that someday it will be able to fly. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Bagon Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Bagon quick facts

Height: 0.6 m
Weight: 42.1 kg
Generation: Generation III
Growth rate: Slow
Capture rate: 45
Base happiness: 35

Bagon Pokédex type and weaknesses

Bagon is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy. It resists Fire, Water, Electric and Grass. These matchups come from Bagon's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Bagon and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Bagon type effectiveness

Damage taken when Bagon is hit by each type:

Weak to

ICE2×DRAGON2×FAIRY2×

Resists

FIRE½×WATER½×ELECTRIC½×GRASS½×

Based on Dragon typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Bagon Pokédex stats

Bagon has a base stat total of 300, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 75. In the Bagon Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Bagon is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Bagon base stats

Hp45

Attack75

Defense60

Special Attack40

Special Defense30

Speed50

Total300

Bagon Pokédex abilities

Bagon can have Rock Head and Sheer ♀orce as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Bagon functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Bagon abilities

Rock Head

Protects against recoil damage.

Sheer ♀orce Hidden

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Bagon Pokédex evolution

Bagon evolves into Shelgon (Level 30). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Bagon evolution family

Bagon

Level 30

Shelgon

Level 50

Salamence

Bagon evolution requirements

Evolves into

Shelgon

Level 30

Bagon Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Bagon has 1 form shown on this Bagon Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Bagon.

Bagon Pokédex game appearances

Bagon appears in 22 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Diamond, Emerald and Firered. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Bagon appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Bagon game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter

BlackGame data

Black 2Wild encounter

DiamondGame data

EmeraldWild encounter

FireredGame data

HeartgoldWild encounter

LeafgreenGame data

MoonWild encounter

Omega RubyWild encounter

PearlWild encounter

PlatinumWild encounter

RubyWild encounter

SapphireWild encounter

SoulsilverWild encounter

SunWild encounter

Ultra SunWild encounter

Ultra ♂oonWild encounter

WhiteGame data

White 2Wild encounter

XWild encounter

YWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Bagon?

The locations below show where Bagon can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Bagon encounter locations

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40 records

Game	Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Alpha Sapphire	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Horde	20	5%	—
Black 2	Pinwheel ♀orest Hidden Grotto Outer Area	Hidden Grotto	55–59	15%	—
Emerald	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Walk	25	5%	—
Emerald	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Walk	30	10%	—
Emerald	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Walk	35	10%	—
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Swamp	Walk	44	10%	Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 56, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Swamp	Walk	45	10%	Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 56, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
Heartgold	Johto Safari Zone Swamp	Walk	45	10%	Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 56, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
Moon	Alola Route 3 South	Walk	9–12	1%	—
Moon	Kalae Bay Area	Walk	15–18	10%	—
Omega Ruby	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Horde	20	5%	—
Pearl	Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town	Walk	25	10%	Radar On
Pearl	Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town	Walk	26	10%	Radar On
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town	Walk	28	10%	Radar On
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town	Walk	29	10%	Radar On
Platinum	Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town	Walk	30	1%	Radar On
Ruby	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Walk	25	5%	—
Ruby	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Walk	30	10%	—
Ruby	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Walk	35	10%	—
Sapphire	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Walk	25	5%	—
Sapphire	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Walk	30	10%	—
Sapphire	Meteor ♀alls Backsmall Room	Walk	35	10%	—
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Swamp	Walk	44	10%	Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 56, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Swamp	Walk	45	10%	Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 56, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
Soulsilver	Johto Safari Zone Swamp	Walk	45	10%	Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 56, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
Sun	Alola Route 3 South	Walk	9–12	1%	—
Sun	Kalae Bay Area	Walk	15–18	10%	—
Ultra Sun	Alola Route 3 South	Walk	9–12	1%	—
Ultra Sun	Kalae Bay Area	Walk	15–18	10%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Alola Route 3 South	Walk	9–12	1%	—
Ultra ♂oon	Kalae Bay Area	Walk	15–18	10%	—
White 2	Pinwheel ♀orest Hidden Grotto Outer Area	Hidden Grotto	55–59	15%	—
X	Kalos Route 8 Area	Walk	14	4%	—
X	Kalos Route 8 Area	Yellow ♀lowers	14	4%	—
X	Kalos Route 8 Area	Walk	15	1%	—
X	Kalos Route 8 Area	Yellow ♀lowers	15	1%	—
Y	Kalos Route 8 Area	Walk	14	4%	—
Y	Kalos Route 8 Area	Yellow ♀lowers	14	4%	—
Y	Kalos Route 8 Area	Walk	15	1%	—
Y	Kalos Route 8 Area	Yellow ♀lowers	15	1%	—

Bagon Pokédex moves

The Bagon Pokédex lists 101 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Bagon move explorer

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101 moves shown

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Method
1	Ember	FIRE	Special	40	100	25	Level Up
1	Leer	NORMAL	Status	—	100	30	Level Up
1	Rage	NORMAL	Physical	20	100	20	Level Up
5	Bite	DARK	Physical	60	100	25	Level Up
10	Dragon Breath	DRAGON	Special	60	100	20	Level Up
15	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Level Up
20	Focus Energy	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Level Up
20	Scary ♀ace	NORMAL	Status	—	100	10	Level Up
25	Crunch	DARK	Physical	80	100	15	Level Up
29	Dragon Claw	DRAGON	Physical	80	100	15	Level Up
34	Zen Headbutt	PSYCHIC	Physical	80	90	15	Level Up
44	Flamethrower	FIRE	Special	90	100	15	Level Up
49	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Level Up
50	Outrage	DRAGON	Physical	120	100	10	Level Up
—	Aerial Ace	FLYING	Physical	60	—	20	Machine
—	Attract	NORMAL	Status	—	100	15	Machine
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Machine
—	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100	15	Machine
—	Captivate	NORMAL	Status	—	100	20	Machine
—	Confide	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Crunch	DARK	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Cut	NORMAL	Physical	50	95	30	Machine
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Machine
—	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Draco ♂eteor	DRAGON	Special	130	90	5	Machine
—	Dragon Cheer	DRAGON	Status	0	0	15	Machine
—	Dragon Claw	DRAGON	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Dragon Dance	DRAGON	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100	10	Machine
—	Dragon Tail	DRAGON	Physical	60	90	10	Machine
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Fire Blast	FIRE	Special	110	85	5	Machine
—	Fire Spin	FIRE	Special	35	85	15	Machine
—	Fire ♀ang	FIRE	Physical	65	95	15	Machine
—	Flamethrower	FIRE	Special	90	100	15	Machine
—	Focus Energy	NORMAL	Status	—	—	30	Machine
—	Frustration	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Hidden Power	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Hone Claws	DARK	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Hydro Pump	WATER	Special	110	80	5	Machine
—	Hyper Voice	NORMAL	Special	90	100	10	Machine
—	Incinerate	FIRE	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Iron Defense	STEEL	Status	—	—	15	Machine
—	Iron Head	STEEL	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Machine
—	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	15	Machine
—	Outrage	DRAGON	Physical	120	100	10	Machine
—	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Return	NORMAL	Physical	—	100	20	Machine
—	Roar	NORMAL	Status	—	—	20	Machine
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Machine
—	Rock Smash	FIGHTING	Physical	40	100	15	Machine
—	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95	15	Machine
—	Round	NORMAL	Special	60	100	15	Machine
—	Scary ♀ace	NORMAL	Status	—	100	10	Machine
—	Secret Power	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	20	Machine
—	Shadow Claw	GHOST	Physical	70	100	15	Machine
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Machine
—	Strength	NORMAL	Physical	80	100	15	Machine
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Machine
—	Sunny Day	FIRE	Status	—	—	5	Machine
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Machine
—	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	Machine
—	Tera Blast	NORMAL	Special	80	100	10	Machine
—	Thunder ♀ang	ELECTRIC	Physical	65	95	15	Machine
—	Toxic	POISON	Status	—	90	10	Machine
—	Zen Headbutt	PSYCHIC	Physical	80	90	15	Machine
—	Defense Curl	NORMAL	Status	—	—	40	Egg
—	Dragon Dance	DRAGON	Status	—	—	20	Egg
—	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100	10	Egg
—	Dragon Rage	DRAGON	Special	—	100	10	Egg
—	Dragon Rush	DRAGON	Physical	100	75	10	Egg
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Egg
—	Fire ♀ang	FIRE	Physical	65	95	15	Egg
—	Hydro Pump	WATER	Special	110	80	5	Egg
—	Shadow Claw	GHOST	Physical	70	100	15	Egg
—	Thrash	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	10	Egg
—	Twister	DRAGON	Special	40	100	20	Egg
—	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100	15	Tutor
—	Double Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	Tutor
—	Draco ♂eteor	DRAGON	Special	130	90	5	Tutor
—	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100	10	Tutor
—	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Fury Cutter	BUG	Physical	40	95	20	Tutor
—	Headbutt	NORMAL	Physical	70	100	15	Tutor
—	Hyper Voice	NORMAL	Special	90	100	10	Tutor
—	Mimic	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Mud Slap	GROUND	Special	20	100	10	Tutor
—	Outrage	DRAGON	Physical	120	100	10	Tutor
—	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90	10	Tutor
—	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Snore	NORMAL	Special	50	100	15	Tutor
—	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—	10	Tutor
—	Swagger	NORMAL	Status	—	85	15	Tutor
—	Twister	DRAGON	Special	40	100	20	Tutor
—	Zen Headbutt	PSYCHIC	Physical	80	90	15	Tutor

Bagon Pokédex entries

The Bagon Pokédex entries below let you compare how Bagon has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Bagon Pokédex entries

GameEntry

Ruby

BAGON has a dream of one day soaring in the sky. In doomed efforts to fly, this POKéMON hurls itself off cliffs. As a result of its dives, its head has grown tough and as hard as tempered steel.

Sapphire

BAGON harbors a never-ending dream of one day soaring high among the clouds. As if trying to dispel its frustration over its inability to fly, this POKéMON slams its hard head against huge rocks and shatters them into pebbles.

Emerald

Although it is small, this POKéMON is very powerful because its body is a bundle of muscles. It launches head-butts with its ironlike skull.

Firered

Its steel-hard head can shatter boulders. It longingly hopes for wings to grow so it can fly.

Leafgreen

Its steel-hard head can shatter boulders. It longingly hopes for wings to grow so it can fly.

Diamond