Dragon Hammer (move)

Dragon Hammer (Japanese: ドラゴンハンマー Dragon Hammer) is a damage-dealing Dragon-type move introduced in Generation VII. In Generation VII, it was the signature move of Alolan Exeggutor, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

Dragon Hammer ドラゴンハンマー Dragon Hammer

Battles Type  Dragon Category  Physical PP  15 (max. 24) Power  90 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation VII Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0

Contest Spectaculars Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0   Jamming  0

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Effect

Dragon Hammer deals damage and has no secondary effect.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

In Versions 1.0 to 1.1.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Dragon Hammer could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.2.0, it is selectable and functions as it did in the previous generation.

Generation IX

In Versions 1.0 to 2.0.1 of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Dragon Hammer could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 3.0.0, it is selectable and functions as it did in the previous generation.

Description

Games Description SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA The user uses its body like a hammer to attack the target and inflict damage. SV The user wields its body like a hammer to attack the target and inflict damage.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						VII	VIII		IX
						SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0103		Exeggutor Alolan Form		Grass		Grass	1, Evo.	1, Evo.		Evo.
0357		Tropius		Monster	Grass	−		46	−
1021		Raging Bolt		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				56
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						VII	VIII	IX
						USUM	BDSP	SV
0357		Tropius		Monster	Grass	✔	✔	−
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Dragon Hammer

★★★★
Attack power	22.31705
Charge time	1.2 seconds
Range type	Dash
Number of hits	4
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Buddy move
Taaaaaall Dragon Hammer	Physical	2	—	200	240	100%	An opponent	—	Activation Condition: When the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect is rank two or higher. Deactivation Condition: When the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect is rank one or lower. Leaves the target confused. Leaves the target paralyzed.	Samson Oak & Exeggutor

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Alolan Exeggutor
The user wields its body like a hammer to attack the target and inflict damage.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Alolan Exeggutor swings its neck back and then forward, slamming its heads onto the opponent.
Samson Oak's Exeggutor	Battling Besties!		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• In Generation IX, its animation is similar to Ice Hammer and Gigaton Hammer when not used by Tinkaton, but with a rose-colored hammer instead of blue or silver, respectively.

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	龍錘 Lùhngchèuih
	Mandarin	龍錘 / 龙锤 Lóngchuí
French		Draco-Marteau
German		Drachenhammer
Italian		Marteldrago
Korean		드래곤해머 Deuraegonhaemeo
Polish		Młot Smoka
Portuguese		Martelo Dragão
Spanish		Martillo Dragón

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