Shadow Dragonite
Dragon/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #10 among Dragon-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Dragon Tail Draco Meteor 30.2 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. 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 Best STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Steel Wing | 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 Dragon Tail with Draco Meteor — 30.2 DPS and 664 TDO as a Dragon-type attacker. It also covers the Normal slot with Dragon Tail and Hyper Beam.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | #10 | B | 30.2 | 664 | Dragon Tail Draco Meteor |
| Normal | #12 | B | 21.8 | 479 | Dragon Tail Hyper Beam |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Dragonite
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 803 | 912 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,334 | 1,463 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 2,060 | 2,221 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,563 | 2,763 |
Is Shadow Dragonite good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B: #10 among Dragon-type raid attackers at 30.2 DPS. Worth building if your Dragon team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.
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 Dragon Tail with Draco Meteor, worth 30.2 DPS as a Dragon-type raid attacker. Draco Meteor is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Dragonite's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dragonite takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock. Ice is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water. Grass, Ground damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Dragonite's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dragonite reaches 4,287 CP at level 50 and 3,792 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Dragonite: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Dragonite?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Dragonite shows 855 CP (level 8), or 1,408 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 2,167 CP, or 2,709 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Dragonite better than regular Dragonite?
In raids, yes: Shadow Dragonite deals 30.2 DPS (#10 Dragon) against 25.6 DPS (#25 Dragon) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Dragonite.
How do you get Shadow Dragonite in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dragonite is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy and turns it into a regular Dragonite with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.