Bagon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Bagon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Bagon
Bagon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 79.379 DPS.
Bagon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Bagon is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Grass-type moves as Bagon resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Bagon is Eternatus (79.379 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (75.167 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (71.636 DPS).
Catching Bagon: After defeating Bagon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 628 and 677 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 781-842 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Bagon from raids will have exactly 677 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Bagon?
The best counter for Bagon is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 79.379 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (75.167 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (71.636 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Bagon?
Bagon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Bagon weak to?
Bagon is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Bagon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Bagon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Bagon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Bagon from raids will have 677 CP at level 20, or 842 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 628. If you see 677 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Bagon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Bagon is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Bagon?
For the best moveset for Bagon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Bagon stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Bagon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Bagon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (79.379 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (62.625 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Bagon in raids?
Weather boost information for Bagon is not currently available. Dragon-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.