Dracovish, the powerful Fossil Pokemon, is known for its devastating signature move, Fishious Rend. This guide details exactly when Dracovish learns this potent Water-type attack in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Dracovish using Fishious Rend
Learning Fishious Rend: Level Up
Dracovish learns Fishious Rend at level 50. There are no other ways to teach Dracovish this move. It cannot be learned through TMs, TRs, Egg Moves, or Move Tutors. This makes leveling Dracovish to 50 essential for utilizing its full offensive potential.
Fishious Rend: Power and Effect
Fishious Rend is a physical Water-type move with a base power of 85. However, its true strength lies in its unique effect: if Dracovish attacks before the opponent, the move’s power doubles to 170. This makes Fishious Rend incredibly powerful, especially considering Dracovish’s naturally slow speed stat, which often guarantees it will move second. This effectively turns Fishious Rend into a priority move for Dracovish.
Competitive Use of Fishious Rend
Fishious Rend’s high power, when doubled, makes it one of the strongest physical Water-type moves in the game. This, combined with Dracovish’s Strong Jaw ability, which boosts the power of biting moves by 50%, results in devastating damage output. While Dracovish’s low speed might seem like a drawback, it synergizes perfectly with Fishious Rend’s effect, ensuring the power boost almost every time. This makes Dracovish a formidable threat in competitive battles.
Obtaining Dracovish
To obtain Dracovish, players must revive it from the Fossil combination of the Fish Fossil and the Drake Fossil. These fossils can be found in the Route 6 digging spots in Pokemon Sword and Shield. After obtaining both fossils, take them to the scientist in the Route 6 fossil lab to revive Dracovish.
Maximizing Fishious Rend’s Potential
Training Dracovish with an Adamant nature further increases its Attack stat, maximizing the damage output of Fishious Rend. Pairing Dracovish with Pokemon that can provide speed control support, such as Tailwind users, can further enhance its effectiveness. This allows Dracovish to move first occasionally, taking advantage of Fishious Rend’s doubled power even against faster opponents.
Conclusion: A Powerful Signature Move
Fishious Rend is a crucial move for Dracovish, transforming it into a powerful offensive threat. Learning this move at level 50 unlocks Dracovish’s true potential, making it a force to be reckoned with in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Remember to revive your Dracovish and level it up to experience the full force of Fishious Rend!
