Dragonair
Dragon-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Dragonite for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Dragon Pulse
Same-type attack bonus on Dragon Pulse. Dragon Pulse costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Dragonair takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 454
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,017 CP
Dragonair moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Iron Tail Best | Steel | 14 | 6 | 1.0s | 14 | 6 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Dragon Pulse Best STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
| Wrap | Normal | 60 | 33 | 3.0s | 20 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5.00 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Wrap | Normal | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Dragon Breath builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Dragonair is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Dragonair
How to get Dragonair
- Evolve from
- Dratini · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Dragonair knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 43 | 1,538 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 43 | 1,666 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 981 | 1,042 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,221 | 1,297 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 981 | 1,042 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 742 | 788 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 981 | 1,042 |
Is Dragonair good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Dragonair 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (163), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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.
- Shadow Dragonair deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 78 |
| Lv 3 | 132 |
| Lv 4 | 186 |
| Lv 5 | 240 |
| Lv 6 | 293 |
| Lv 7 | 347 |
| Lv 8 | 401 |
| Lv 9 | 455 |
| Lv 10 | 508 |
| Lv 11 | 559 |
| Lv 12 | 610 |
| Lv 13 | 661 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 712 |
| Lv 15 | 763 |
| Lv 16 | 813 |
| Lv 17 | 864 |
| Lv 18 | 915 |
| Lv 19 | 966 |
| Lv 20 | 1,017 |
| Lv 21 | 1,068 |
| Lv 22 | 1,119 |
| Lv 23 | 1,170 |
| Lv 24 | 1,220 |
| Lv 25 | 1,271 |
| Lv 26 | 1,322 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,373 |
| Lv 28 | 1,424 |
| Lv 29 | 1,475 |
| Lv 30 | 1,526 |
| Lv 31 | 1,551 |
| Lv 32 | 1,577 |
| Lv 33 | 1,602 |
| Lv 34 | 1,627 |
| Lv 35 | 1,653 |
| Lv 36 | 1,678 |
| Lv 37 | 1,704 |
| Lv 38 | 1,729 |
| Lv 39 | 1,755 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,780 |
| Lv 41 | 1,803 |
| Lv 42 | 1,825 |
| Lv 43 | 1,848 |
| Lv 44 | 1,871 |
| Lv 45 | 1,894 |
| Lv 46 | 1,918 |
| Lv 47 | 1,941 |
| Lv 48 | 1,965 |
| Lv 49 | 1,989 |
| Lv 50 | 2,012 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0148
- Height
- 4.00 m
- Weight
- 16.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0148_POKEMON_DRAGONAIR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dragonair in Pokemon GO?
Dragonair's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Dragon Pulse (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Dragonair's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dragonair takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Dragonair's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dragonair reaches 2,012 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,780 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 Dragonair?
A perfect 15/15/15 Dragonair shows 1,017 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,271 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.
Is Shadow Dragonair better than regular Dragonair?
Shadow Dragonair deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Dragonair in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Dratini (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Dragonair be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Dragonair 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.