Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Dragonite
Say it: DRAG-oh-nite
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Dragonite is the Dragon Pokémon — Dragon and Flying from Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite. In Pokémon GO it is a classic Dragon attacker and Master League staple. Dragon helps against other Dragons; Flying helps against Fighting, Bug, and Grass. Ice hits it for 4×, and Rock, Dragon, and Fairy punish it. Draco Meteor from Dratini Community Day (or an Elite TM) is its best Dragon charged move. Evolve Dragonair or catch Dragonite from raids and events.
Say it: DRAG-oh-nite
Dragonite (#149) is a Dragon / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Dratini. Trainers use it for Dragon raids and Master League with Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor / Outrage / Dragon Claw / Superpower / Hurricane. Against Dragonite, lead with Ice (best), or Rock, Dragon, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Dragonite is a Dragon / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0149. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Draco Meteor (Elite Charged TM if you missed Dratini CD). Dragon Breath + Draco Meteor / Outrage is the usual Dragon kit; Superpower and Thunder Punch add coverage. Shadow Dragonite is elite Dragon DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Dragonite is your opponent, Ice, Rock, 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
- 263
- Defense
- 198
- Stamina
- 209
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
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Draco Meteor is a Dratini Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon damage / default
- Dragon Tail · Standard
Dragon energy
- Steel Wing · Standard
Steel fast option
Charged
- Draco Meteor · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Dragon nuke
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon alternate
- Dragon Claw · Standard
Dragon / bait
- Superpower · Standard
Fighting coverage
- Hurricane · Standard
Flying nuke
- Thunder Punch · Standard
Electric coverage
- Hyper Beam · Standard
Normal nuke
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 tail
- steel wing
- dragon breath
Charged
- hurricane
- hyper beam
- outrage
- dragon claw
- super power
- thunder punch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #625 of 954 · CP 1463
Steel Wing + Super Power
- Ultra League · rank #409 of 747 · CP 2492
Steel Wing + Super Power
- Master League · rank #65 of 1023 · CP 4287
Steel Wing + Super Power
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Dragon-type shortlist
- Shadow Dragonite — Dragon Tail + Outrage
- Dragonite — Dragon Tail + Outrage
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…get Moveset Dragon Mega Rayquaza / Eternatus Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent / Dynamax Shadow Dragonite Dragonite / Garchomp Dragon Tail + Outrage Type Top Pick Best Moveset Shadow Upgrade Budg…
- Ch. 5: Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide
…; requires Meteor Mash via Elite TM - Shadow Rhyperior — Ground/Rock DPS machine - Shadow Dragonite — Excellent Dragon attacker at a lower candy cost than Shadow Legendaries - Shadow Rampar…
- Ch. 10: Stardust, Investment & Seasonal Strategy
…Mash (Elite Charged TM if missed) - Charizard — Blast Burn (Elite Charged TM if missed) - Dragonite — Draco Meteor (now more widely available) or Dragon Breath (original CD move) - Machamp …
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…bulky; great for Rank Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Noteslow-player raids 10 Shadow Dragonite Dragon Tail Outrage Dragon/ Flying Dragon attacks hit hard — but beware Rayquaza's own Dr…
- 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.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).