Eternatus Pokemon GO — #1 Dragon Attacker, 482 36.6 DPS

Q: What is the best moveset for Eternatus in Pokemon GO?

Eternatus's best moveset is Dragon Tail with 482, worth 36.6 DPS as a Dragon-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Eternatus's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Eternatus reaches 5,007 CP at level 50 and 4,429 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Eternatus?

A 15/15/15 Eternatus shows 2,530 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 3,163 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,898 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Dragon Tail 482 36.6 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves.

Type effectiveness

Damage Eternatus takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dragon1.6× Ground1.6× Ice1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Grass0.39× Bug0.625× Electric0.625× Fighting0.625× Fire0.625× Poison0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 278

Defense 192

Stamina 268

Stat total: 738
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,530 CP

Eternatus moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Dragon Tail Best STAB	Dragon	14	8	1.0s	14	8
Poison Jab STAB	Poison	13	9	1.0s	13	9

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dragon Pulse STAB	Dragon	90	50	3.5s	25.7	1.80
Flamethrower	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Sludge Bomb STAB	Poison	85	50	2.5s	34	1.70

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Dragon Tail	Dragon	9	12	2	4.50	6.00
Poison Jab	Poison	7	7	1	7.00	7.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	90	55	1.64	—
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Sludge Bomb	Poison	80	50	1.60	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Eternatus runs Dragon Tail with 482 — 36.6 DPS and 1,030 TDO as a Dragon-type attacker. It also covers the Poison slot with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb.

The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Poison Jab builds energy fastest (9 EPS).

Rankings

Where Eternatus places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Dragon	#1	S	36.6	1,030	Dragon Tail 482
Poison	#3	S	26.0	731	Poison Jab Sludge Bomb

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Eternatus is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Eternatus

1

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 36.7DPS 451TDO 2

Mega RayquazaMega Dragon TailBreaking Swipe 36.7DPS 661TDO 3

Shadow Palkia (Origin)Shadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 35.3DPS 469TDO 4

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 35.0DPS 400TDO 5

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 34.8DPS 770TDO 6

Shadow PalkiaShadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 34.2DPS 439TDO

Counters carrying Dragon, Ground, Ice, Psychic moves deal the most damage.

Use Eternatus against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Fraxure Tier 5 #1rank

Dreepy Tier 5 #1rank

Dragonair Tier 5 #1rank

Dratini Tier 1 #1rank

Haxorus Tier 5 #1rank

Naganadel Tier 5 #1rank

Drakloak Tier 5 #1rank

Tatsugiri (Curly) Tier 5 #1rank

Regidrago Tier 5 #1rank

Kyurem Tier 5 #1rank

How to get Eternatus

Trading: Cannot be traded

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	115	3,828
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	115	4,144
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,496	2,594
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	3,105	3,227
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,496	2,594
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,887	1,961
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,496	2,594

Is Eternatus good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Eternatus is a Tier S Dragon-type raid attacker, ranked #1 at 36.6 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	62
Lv 2	196
Lv 3	330
Lv 4	463
Lv 5	597
Lv 6	731
Lv 7	864
Lv 8	998
Lv 9	1,132
Lv 10	1,265
Lv 11	1,392
Lv 12	1,518
Lv 13	1,645

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,771
Lv 15	1,898
Lv 16	2,024
Lv 17	2,151
Lv 18	2,277
Lv 19	2,404
Lv 20	2,530
Lv 21	2,657
Lv 22	2,784
Lv 23	2,910
Lv 24	3,037
Lv 25	3,163
Lv 26	3,290

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	3,416
Lv 28	3,543
Lv 29	3,670
Lv 30	3,796
Lv 31	3,860
Lv 32	3,923
Lv 33	3,986
Lv 34	4,049
Lv 35	4,112
Lv 36	4,176
Lv 37	4,239
Lv 38	4,302
Lv 39	4,365

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	4,429
Lv 41	4,485
Lv 42	4,542
Lv 43	4,598
Lv 44	4,656
Lv 45	4,713
Lv 46	4,771
Lv 47	4,830
Lv 48	4,888
Lv 49	4,948
Lv 50	5,007

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0890
Height: 20.00 m
Weight: 950.00 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Game ID: V0890_POKEMON_ETERNATUS

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Eternatus in Pokemon GO?

Eternatus's best moveset is Dragon Tail with 482, worth 36.6 DPS as a Dragon-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Eternatus's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Eternatus takes super effective damage from Dragon, Ground, Ice, Psychic. It resists Bug, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Poison, Water. Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Eternatus's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Eternatus reaches 5,007 CP at level 50 and 4,429 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Eternatus?

A 15/15/15 Eternatus shows 2,530 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 3,163 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,898 CP.

How do you get Eternatus in Pokemon GO?

It cannot be traded.

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