Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Dragonair
Say it: DRA-go-nai-r
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Dragonair is the Dragon Pokémon — Dragon middle stage between Dratini and Dragonite. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Dragonite — not a finished raid attacker. Dragon helps against other Dragons; Ice, Dragon, and Fairy hit Dragon hard. Evolve Dratini up the line. Draco Meteor from Dratini Community Day belongs on Dragonite.
Say it: DRA-go-nai-r
Dragonair (#148) is a Dragon Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Dratini. Trainers almost never power Dragonair for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Dragonite (and Draco Meteor). Against Dragonair, lead with Ice, Dragon, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Dragonair is a Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0148. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Dragonair. Keep high-IV copies for Dragonite. Shadow Dragonair is the same — evolve toward Shadow Dragonite.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Dragonair is your opponent, Ice, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 163
- Defense
- 135
- Stamina
- 156
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Recommended moves
Dragonair’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Dragonite — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon damage
- Iron Tail · Standard
Steel fast option
Charged
- Dragon Pulse · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Aqua Tail · Standard
Water coverage
- Body Slam · Standard
Normal / bait
- Wrap · Standard
Normal filler
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon breath
- iron tail
Charged
- wrap
- aqua tail
- dragon pulse
- body slam
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #719 of 954 · CP 1500
Iron Tail + Dragon Pulse
- Ultra League · rank #677 of 747 · CP 2012
Iron Tail + Dragon Pulse
- Master League · rank #811 of 1023 · CP 2012
Iron Tail + Dragon Pulse
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.