Dragonair Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Dragonair in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Dragonair
Dragonair is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 54.483 DPS.
Dragonair 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: Dragonair is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Grass-type moves as Dragonair 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 Dragonair is Eternatus (54.483 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (51.833 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (49.818 DPS).
Catching Dragonair: After defeating Dragonair, the catch encounter will have a CP between 981 and 1042 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1221-1297 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Dragonair from raids will have exactly 1042 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 Dragonair?
The best counter for Dragonair is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 54.483 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (51.833 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (49.818 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Dragonair?
Dragonair 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 Dragonair weak to?
Dragonair is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Dragonair be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Dragonair's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Dragonair from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Dragonair from raids will have 1042 CP at level 20, or 1297 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 981. If you see 1042 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Dragonair worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Dragonair 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 Dragonair?
For the best moveset for Dragonair itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Dragonair 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 Dragonair without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Dragonair can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (54.483 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (43.125 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 Dragonair in raids?
Weather boost information for Dragonair 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.