Dhelmise

Table of Contents

Overview and stats
Dhelmise's best moves and movesets
Special CP Values
Max CP Chart
Evolution Chart
Dhelmise in the meta
Mega boost
Catch Rates
Pokédex information
Dhelmise Pokédex entries
Sprites
Costumes
Frequently Asked Questions

Dhelmise is a Ghost and Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ghost and Grass-type Pokémon, Dhelmise is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-type moves.

Dhelmise's maximum Combat Power stat is 3335 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball. Dhelmise encounters are boosted during Fog and Sunny weather. Shiny Dhelmise is not yet available.

Stats

Max CP	3335 CP
Attack	233 ATK
Defense	179 DEF
Stamina	172 HP
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	No

Dhelmise Type Chart

Dhelmise takes increased damage from:
+60.0%	Dark Fire Flying Ghost Ice

Dhelmise takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%	Electric Grass Ground Water
-60.9%	Fighting Normal

Dhelmise's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker	F Tier#282
Gym Defender	D Tier
Ghost-type Attacker Shadow Claw / Shadow Ball	A Tier#28
Grass-type Attacker Astonish / Power Whip	D Tier#58

Dhelmise's best moves and movesets

Dhelmise's best moveset is Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball, with 14.80 DPS (damage per second) and 220.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.

DPS14.80
TDO220.64
Weather

Opponent

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	14.80	220.6	26.5
2.	Shadow Claw	Power Whip	14.80	220.6	26.5
3.	Astonish	Shadow Ball	13.98	208.4	25.1
4.	Astonish	Power Whip	13.92	207.6	25.0
5.	Shadow Claw	Heavy Slam	12.75	190.1	22.9
6.	Astonish	Heavy Slam	11.11	165.6	19.9

More information

The following chart shows Dhelmise's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Dhelmise's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Dhelmise has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Fast Attacks

Shadow Claw640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Shadow Claw has no special effects.
See Shadow Claw details page ↗
Astonish7131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 13
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 12
Energy 10

Effects
Astonish has no special effects.
See Astonish details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	12
Energy	10

Charged Moves

Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 55

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Power Whip90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Water
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Steel
Fire
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Power Whip has no special effects.
See Power Whip details page ↗
Heavy Slam70502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50

Effects
Heavy Slam has no special effects.
See Heavy Slam details page ↗

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	100
Energy	55

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	70
Energy	50

Special CP Values

Dhelmise's has 3335 max CP (at Level 50). A Dhelmise obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1608 CP to 1685 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2010 CP to 2107 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Dhelmise can be found in the 1206 CP to 1264 CP range.

Max CP	3335 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1206 CP - 1264 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1608 CP - 1685 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1608 CP - 1685 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	2010 CP - 2107 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max CP Chart

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Dhelmise Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	41 CP	2	130 CP	3	219 CP
4	308 CP	5	397 CP	6	486 CP
7	576 CP	8	665 CP	9	754 CP
10	843 CP	11	927 CP	12	1011 CP
13	1095 CP	14	1180 CP	15	1264 CP
16	1348 CP	17	1433 CP	18	1517 CP
19	1601 CP	20	1685 CP	21	1770 CP
22	1854 CP	23	1938 CP	24	2023 CP
25	2107 CP	26	2191 CP	27	2275 CP
28	2360 CP	29	2444 CP	30	2528 CP
31	2571 CP	32	2613 CP	33	2655 CP
34	2697 CP	35	2739 CP	36	2781 CP
37	2823 CP	38	2865 CP	39	2908 CP
40	2950 CP	41	2987 CP	42	3025 CP
43	3063 CP	44	3101 CP	45	3139 CP
46	3178 CP	47	3217 CP	48	3256 CP
49	3295 CP	50	3335 CP

Dhelmise in the meta

PvE Analysis

Dhelmise is among the many Ghost/Grass-type Pokémon in the meta, and it has the highest ATK among them (Decidueye, Trevenant, Gourgeist). Moreover, Dhelmise also has the ideal Ghost-type moveset of Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball. As such, it is a welcome addition to the Ghost-type PvE meta. 👻⚓

As a Grass type, it's a different story altogether. Dhelmise has no Grass-type Fast Move, and sadly, neither does it learn any from the main series games. Leave it to Ghost-type duties!

💎 Dhelmise's best moveset for PvE is Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball.

⚔️ Raids

Dhelmise is a glass cannon, bulkier than Gengar but with far lower damage output. That is not to say that Dhelmise is bad. With many Ghost types lacking bulk, it's always nice to have another that can dish out respectable DPS. 🙂

Needless to say, don't use Dhelmise as a Grass-type attacker. ❌

🛡️ Gyms

Dhelmise is fragile and not a good candidate for Gym defense.

PvP Analysis

🔵 Great League

Dhelmise's stats are inclined towards offense, making it lose bulk in the Great League. This limits its viability, so it's better to skip using it in this format. 😅

🟡 Ultra League

Use Trevenant instead. Or even Decidueye. Dhelmise is terrible in the Ultra League. 😶‍🌫️

🟣 Master League

Maxing out at 3335 CP, Dhelmise is surprisingly at its best in the Master League. This spooky ship anchor secures impressive wins against Groudon, Kyogre, Zacian (Hero), Primarina, Excadrill, Rhyperior, and Ursaluna. However, don’t expect too much from it, as it remains tricky to use! 🙂

Mega Pokémon that boost Dhelmise

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Dhelmise's Ghost and Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Dhelmise.

Ghost

Grass

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Catch Rates

The base catch rate for Dhelmise in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	16.74%	19.00%	24.03%	28.75%
No Berry	Curve	26.76%	30.10%	37.32%	43.79%
Razz Berry	-	24.03%	27.09%	33.78%	39.85%
Razz Berry	Curve	37.32%	41.56%	50.38%	57.86%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	28.09%	31.56%	39.02%	45.67%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	42.91%	47.52%	56.87%	64.55%
Golden Razz Berry	-	36.74%	40.94%	49.69%	57.14%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	54.09%	59.15%	68.90%	76.32%

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Catch probability with multiple throws

In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Dhelmise, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

Catch rate formula

Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

Catch rate multipliers

The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#781
Height	3.9 m
Weight	210 kg
Region	Generation 7
Can be traded	Allowed
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Catch Rate	20%
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

1.91 m	1.95 m	3.9 m	5.85 m	7.8 m

Dhelmise's height ranges from 1.91 m to 7.8 m, with the average being 3.9 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Dhelmise in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	1.911 m	1.95 m
XXS	6′03″	6′05″
XS	1.95 m	3.9 m
XS	6′05″	12′10″
M	2.925 m	4.875 m
M	9′07″	15′12″
XL	4.875 m	5.85 m
XL	15′12″	19′02″
XXL	5.85 m	7.8 m
XXL	19′02″	25′07″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer	0
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	0
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	0.5
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Dhelmise Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Sun	Swinging its massive anchor, it can KO Wailord in a single blow. What appears to be green seaweed is actually its body.
Moon	The soul of seaweed adrift in the waves became reborn as this Pokémon. It maintains itself with new infusions of seabed detritus and seaweed.
Ultra Sun	It wraps its prey in green seaweed and sucks away their vitality. It only likes to go after big prey like Wailord.
Ultra Moon	Its chain-like green seaweed can stretch outward for hundreds of yards. For some reason, it gets along well with Skrelp.
Sword	After a piece of seaweed merged with debris from a sunken ship, it was reborn as this ghost Pokémon.
Shield	After lowering its anchor, it waits for its prey. It catches large Wailord and drains their life-force.

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Dhelmise

Dhelmise high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Dhelmise. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Wallpaper

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dhelmise’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost and Grass-type Pokémon, Dhelmise is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-type moves.

What are the best moves for Dhelmise in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Dhelmise in Pokémon GO are Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.801 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 220.637.

How does Dhelmise perform in Raids?

Dhelmise is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Dhelmise rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Dhelmise is a solid A-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #28. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Dhelmise rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Dhelmise is a D-Tier Grass-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Dhelmise?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Dhelmise: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Venusaur, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, and Mega Abomasnow.

What is Dhelmise’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Dhelmise’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2950 CP and 3335 CP at Level 50.

Can Dhelmise be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Dhelmise cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Dhelmise Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Dhelmise cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.