Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Miraidon
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Miraidon is the Paradox Pokémon — Electric and Dragon Legendary. In Pokémon GO it is an Electric/Dragon attacker with Thunder Shock + Thunder / Outrage. Electric helps against Water and Flying; Dragon helps against Dragons. Ground, Fairy, Ice, and Dragon punish it. Catch from Legendary raids or special events.
Say it: meer-EYE-don
Miraidon (#1008) is an Electric / Dragon Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as an Electric/Dragon attacker with Thunder Shock / Dragon Breath + Hyper Beam / Dragon Pulse / Thunder / Outrage. Against Miraidon, lead with Ground, Fairy, Ice, or Dragon. 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
Miraidon is a Electric / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #1008. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Thunder Shock + Thunder / Outrage is the dual kit; Dragon Breath for Dragon damage. Legendary candy is scarce. Shadow Miraidon (if available) needs Frustration removal first. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Electric moves hit Water and Flying hard.
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Miraidon is your opponent, Ice, Ground, 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
- 223
- Stamina
- 205
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 Miraidon’s always-available TM pool. Thunder Shock + Thunder covers Electric raid needs.
Fast
- Thunder Shock · Standard
Electric energy / default
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon damage
Charged
- Thunder · Standard
Electric nuke
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Dragon Pulse · Standard
Dragon alternate
- 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
- thunder shock
- dragon breath
Charged
- hyper beam
- dragon pulse
- thunder
- outrage
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #216 of 954 · CP 1475
Thunder Shock + Hyper Beam
- Ultra League · rank #128 of 747 · CP 2497
Thunder Shock + Hyper Beam
- Master League · rank #10 of 1023 · CP 4491
Thunder Shock + Hyper Beam
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.