Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#149, Generation 1). With a max CP of 4,287 and base stats of 263/198/209 (Atk/Def/Sta), Dragonite has a total stat product of 670. Dragonite's best moveset is Steel Wing and Draco Meteor, making it a competitive Steel-type attacker for raids.
Dragonite is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves (double weak to Ice). It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water-type attacks. Dragonite is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon. Dragonite is currently available as a 3-Star Raids raid boss.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Steel Wing
Draco Meteor
Dragon Tail
Hyper Beam
Dragon Tail
Draco Meteor
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Dragonite's best offensive moveset is Steel Wing combined with Draco Meteor, achieving 15.0 DPS and 329 TDO as a Steel-type attacker (ranked #19, Tier B). Alternatively, Dragonite can serve as a Normal-type attacker with Dragon Tail and Hyper Beam (#25, Tier D).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Dragon Breath generates energy the fastest (8 EPS). Note that Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Dragonite as Raid Boss
3-Star Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableDragonite is currently available as a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Dragonite from raids will have 2167 CP at level 20, or 2709 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Dragonite
Dragonite is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Dragonite as Raid Counter
Dragonite is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Dragonite
Dragonite evolves from Dragonair using 100 Candy.
Dragonite is currently available as a 3-Star Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (2167 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (2709 CP).
A Shadow version of Dragonite is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Dragonite knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Dragonite as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Dragonite Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Dragonite in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Dragonite from raids or eggs will show 2,167 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 670. With its high Attack stat (263), Dragonite is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Dragonite's double weakness to Ice-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Dragonite very quickly.
Dragonite's moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 8 charged moves available, a second move gives Dragonite much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Dragonite?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Situational
Dragonite is a solid but not elite Steel-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#19) in raid performance. With a max CP of 4,287 and base stats of 263/198/209, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Steel-type counters. The best moveset is Steel Wing paired with Draco Meteor. Consider investing if you need a Steel-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Dragonite deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.