Shadow Dragonite
Dragon/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #5 among Steel-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Steel Wing Draco Meteor 17.2 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 Shadow 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
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,167 CP
Shadow 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, Shadow Dragonite runs Steel Wing with Draco Meteor — 17.2 DPS and 379 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Flying slot with Dragon Tail and Hurricane.
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 Shadow Dragonite places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #5 | A | 17.2 | 379 | Steel Wing Draco Meteor |
| Flying | #7 | A | 18.1 | 399 | Dragon Tail Hurricane |
| Dragon | #9 | B | 19.6 | 431 | Dragon Tail Draco Meteor |
| Normal | #9 | B | 17.6 | 387 | Dragon Tail Hyper Beam |
| Fighting | #23 | C | 16.5 | 363 | Dragon Tail Super Power |
| Electric | #28 | C | 15.6 | 343 | Dragon Tail Thunder Punch |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Dragonite
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Dragonite knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Dragonite good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Dragonite is a Tier A Steel-type attacker at rank #5, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.20 m
- Weight
- 210.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0149_POKEMON_DRAGONITE_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Dragonite in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dragonite's best moveset is Steel Wing (fast) with Draco Meteor (charged), worth 17.2 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Dragonite's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Dragonite's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Dragonite?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Dragonite in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dragonite spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Dragonite be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.