Bagon
#371 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Rock Head Pokémon
Bagon
#371 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Rock Head Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
45
200
294
Attack
75
139
273
Defense
60
112
240
Sp. Atk
40
76
196
Sp. Def
30
58
174
Speed
50
94
218
Total
300
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 60 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,240 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
Its well-developed neck muscles and ironlike head can smash boulders into pieces.

SoulSilver
Its well-developed neck muscles and ironlike head can smash boulders into pieces.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Bagon #371 | Level 30 | ![]() Shelgon #372 |
![]() Shelgon #372 | Level 50 | ![]() Salamence #373 |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle. |
| 5 | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| 10 | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced. |
| 16 | Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| 20 | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks. |
| 25 | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| 31 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also paralyze the target. |
| 35 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 40 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat. |
| 46 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 50 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the foe with huge, sharp claws. |
| 55 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the foe with huge, sharp claws. |
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | ![]() | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Comets are summoned down from the sky. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. However, it then becomes confused. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Twister | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats. |
| Dragon Rage | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | The foe is stricken by a shock wave. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage. |
| Dragon Rush | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 | The user tackles the foe while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Fire Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn. |
| Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Thrash | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however. |
| Twister | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch. |
Traits
Rock Head
Ability Slot 1
Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Protects against recoil damage.










































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