Dhelmise Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Dhelmise in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 67 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarDhelmise Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
After lowering its anchor, it waits for its prey. It catches large Wailord and drains their life-force.
Pokemon Sword Dhelmise Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Sword Dhelmise Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Dhelmise via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Absorb | grass | Lv. 1 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Astonish | ghost | Lv. 4 |
| Wrap | normal | Lv. 8 |
| Mega Drain | grass | Lv. 12 |
| Growth | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Gyro Ball | steel | Lv. 20 |
| Switcheroo | dark | Lv. 24 |
| Giga Drain | grass | Lv. 28 |
| Whirlpool | water | Lv. 32 |
| Heavy Slam | steel | Lv. 36 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 40 |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | Lv. 44 |
| Metal Sound | steel | Lv. 48 |
| Anchor Shot | steel | Lv. 52 |
| Energy Ball | grass | Lv. 56 |
| Phantom Force | ghost | Lv. 60 |
| Power Whip | grass | Lv. 64 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Dhelmise Locations
Dhelmise can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Challenge Beach, Frigid Sea, and Galar Route 9. The most reliable spawn is at Challenge Beach, where you'll find it between Lv. 13 and 18 by fishing with a 10% encounter rate.
Galar Route 9
2 encounters- grassLv. 39-43Visible encounters1%Very Rare
- grassLv. 40-44Visible encounters1%Very Rare
Challenge Beach
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- fishingLv. 13-18Hidden encountersFishing10%Uncommon
Frigid Sea
Crown Tundra1 encounter- fishingLv. 60-65Hidden encountersFishing5%Rare