Dragonite
Dragon/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #22 among Steel-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Steel Wing Draco Meteor 15.0 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Draco Meteor. Draco Meteor is an Elite TM move. Draco Meteor costs 100 energy for 150 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Dragonite takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 670
- 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
- 2,167 CP
Dragonite moves
3 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Tail STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Steel Wing Best | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Hurricane STAB | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Draco Meteor Best STAB Elite | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Dragon Pulse STAB Elite | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Dragonite runs Steel Wing with Draco Meteor — 15.0 DPS and 329 TDO as a Steel-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Dragon Breath builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Dragonite places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #22 | B | 15.0 | 329 | Steel Wing Draco Meteor |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Dragonite raid guide
Best counters against Dragonite
Use Dragonite against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Dragonite
- Evolve from
- Dragonair · 100 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Dragonite 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 | 97 | 3,278 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 97 | 3,548 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,131 | 2,221 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,651 | 2,763 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,131 | 2,221 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,611 | 1,679 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,131 | 2,221 |
Is Dragonite good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #22 makes Dragonite a useful Steel-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Steel bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (263), 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 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Dragonite 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 | 53 |
| Lv 2 | 168 |
| Lv 3 | 282 |
| Lv 4 | 397 |
| Lv 5 | 511 |
| Lv 6 | 626 |
| Lv 7 | 740 |
| Lv 8 | 855 |
| Lv 9 | 969 |
| Lv 10 | 1,083 |
| Lv 11 | 1,192 |
| Lv 12 | 1,300 |
| Lv 13 | 1,408 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,517 |
| Lv 15 | 1,625 |
| Lv 16 | 1,733 |
| Lv 17 | 1,842 |
| Lv 18 | 1,950 |
| Lv 19 | 2,058 |
| Lv 20 | 2,167 |
| Lv 21 | 2,275 |
| Lv 22 | 2,383 |
| Lv 23 | 2,492 |
| Lv 24 | 2,600 |
| Lv 25 | 2,709 |
| Lv 26 | 2,817 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,925 |
| Lv 28 | 3,034 |
| Lv 29 | 3,142 |
| Lv 30 | 3,251 |
| Lv 31 | 3,305 |
| Lv 32 | 3,359 |
| Lv 33 | 3,413 |
| Lv 34 | 3,467 |
| Lv 35 | 3,521 |
| Lv 36 | 3,576 |
| Lv 37 | 3,630 |
| Lv 38 | 3,684 |
| Lv 39 | 3,738 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,792 |
| Lv 41 | 3,840 |
| Lv 42 | 3,889 |
| Lv 43 | 3,937 |
| Lv 44 | 3,987 |
| Lv 45 | 4,036 |
| Lv 46 | 4,086 |
| Lv 47 | 4,136 |
| Lv 48 | 4,186 |
| Lv 49 | 4,236 |
| Lv 50 | 4,287 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0149
- Height
- 2.20 m
- Weight
- 210.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0149_POKEMON_DRAGONITE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dragonite in Pokemon GO?
Dragonite's best moveset is Steel Wing (fast) with Draco Meteor (charged), worth 15.0 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Dragonite's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dragonite takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Dragonite's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dragonite reaches 4,287 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,792 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 Dragonite?
A perfect 15/15/15 Dragonite shows 2,167 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,709 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 Dragonite better than regular Dragonite?
Shadow Dragonite 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 Dragonite in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Dragonair (100 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Dragonite be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Dragonite 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.