Dondozo
Water-type, Generation 9. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 666.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Waterfall Surf
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Surf costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Dondozo takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 666
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,712 CP
Dondozo moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Liquidation STAB | Water | 70 | 33 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 2.12 |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Surf Best STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Dondozo raid guide
Best counters against Dondozo
How to get Dondozo
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 75 | 2,590 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 75 | 2,804 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,674 | 1,755 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,082 | 2,183 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,674 | 1,755 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,265 | 1,327 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,674 | 1,755 |
Is Dondozo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Dondozo has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (178 Defense / 312 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 42 |
| Lv 2 | 132 |
| Lv 3 | 223 |
| Lv 4 | 313 |
| Lv 5 | 404 |
| Lv 6 | 494 |
| Lv 7 | 585 |
| Lv 8 | 675 |
| Lv 9 | 766 |
| Lv 10 | 856 |
| Lv 11 | 942 |
| Lv 12 | 1,027 |
| Lv 13 | 1,113 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,198 |
| Lv 15 | 1,284 |
| Lv 16 | 1,370 |
| Lv 17 | 1,455 |
| Lv 18 | 1,541 |
| Lv 19 | 1,626 |
| Lv 20 | 1,712 |
| Lv 21 | 1,798 |
| Lv 22 | 1,883 |
| Lv 23 | 1,969 |
| Lv 24 | 2,055 |
| Lv 25 | 2,140 |
| Lv 26 | 2,226 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,311 |
| Lv 28 | 2,397 |
| Lv 29 | 2,483 |
| Lv 30 | 2,568 |
| Lv 31 | 2,611 |
| Lv 32 | 2,654 |
| Lv 33 | 2,697 |
| Lv 34 | 2,740 |
| Lv 35 | 2,782 |
| Lv 36 | 2,825 |
| Lv 37 | 2,868 |
| Lv 38 | 2,911 |
| Lv 39 | 2,954 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,996 |
| Lv 41 | 3,034 |
| Lv 42 | 3,073 |
| Lv 43 | 3,111 |
| Lv 44 | 3,150 |
| Lv 45 | 3,189 |
| Lv 46 | 3,228 |
| Lv 47 | 3,268 |
| Lv 48 | 3,307 |
| Lv 49 | 3,347 |
| Lv 50 | 3,388 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0977
- Height
- 12.00 m
- Weight
- 220.00 kg
- Game ID
- V0977_POKEMON_DONDOZO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dondozo in Pokemon GO?
Dondozo's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Surf (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Dondozo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dondozo takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Dondozo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dondozo reaches 3,388 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,996 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Dondozo?
A perfect 15/15/15 Dondozo shows 1,712 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,140 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Dondozo in Pokemon GO?
Dondozo spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Dondozo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Dondozo depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.