Eternatus is a Legendary Poison/Dragon-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Galar region (#890, Generation 8). With a max CP of 5,007 and base stats of 278/192/268 (Atk/Def/Sta), Eternatus has a total stat product of 738. Eternatus's best moveset is Dragon Tail and 482, making it a competitive Dragon-type attacker for raids.
Eternatus is weak to Dragon, Ground, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Bug, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Poison, Water-type attacks. Eternatus is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Dragon Tail
482
Poison Jab
Sludge Bomb
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Eternatus's best offensive moveset is Dragon Tail combined with 482, achieving 23.0 DPS and 648 TDO as a Dragon-type attacker (ranked #1, Tier S). Alternatively, Eternatus can serve as a Poison-type attacker with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb (#7, Tier A).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Poison Jab generates energy the fastest (9 EPS). Note that 482 is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Eternatus as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsEternatus is not currently available as a raid boss. When Eternatus returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Eternatus from raids would have 2530 CP at level 20, or 3163 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Eternatus
Eternatus is weak to Dragon, Ground, Ice, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Eternatus as Raid Counter
Eternatus is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Eternatus
Eternatus can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Walking Eternatus as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Eternatus Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Eternatus in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Eternatus from raids or eggs will show 2,530 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Eternatus is a Poison/Dragon-type Pokemon with a stat total of 738. With its high Attack stat (278), Eternatus is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dragon, Ground, Ice, Psychic-type moves when using Eternatus. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Eternatus's performance.
Eternatus's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Eternatus much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Eternatus?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Eternatus is a top-tier Dragon-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #1 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 5,007 at level 50 and base stats of 278/192/268 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Dragon Tail and 482 for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Dragon-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.