Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Shadow Dragonite
Say it: SHADOW DRAG-oh-nite
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Shadow Dragonite is a Team GO Rocket Shadow. It hits harder and takes more damage than normal Dragonite. Same Dragon / Flying typing — the same counters still work. Remove Frustration before you power it up.
Say it: SHADOW DRAG-oh-nite
Shadow Dragonite is the Shadow form of Dragonite (Dragon / Flying) in Pokémon GO. Expect ~20% more damage dealt and taken versus the normal form.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Shadow Dragonite is a Shadow Dragon / Flying Pokémon in GO. Shadow variants deal extra damage in raids and PvP but take more hits — compare purified vs Shadow before investing.
Where in GO: Team GO Rocket Grunts, Leaders, and Giovanni
Invest tip: Power up high-Attack Shadows after Frustration removal. Prefer Dragon Breath + Draco Meteor / Outrage.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Shadow Dragonite is your opponent, Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Shadow-adjusted from base Game Master row (+20% Attack, −20% Defense).
Inherits stats from Dragonite— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 316
- Defense
- 158
- 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
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
Team GO Rocket
Shadow versions hit ~20% harder and take ~20% more damage. Use Dragon/Flying typing weaknesses quickly — they punch above their weight but faint faster than normal.
Defeat the Shadow in battle, then use a Rescue Rocket Radar or standard Rocket battle rewards to catch it. Purify or keep Shadow based on whether you want bulk (purified/normal) or raid DPS (Shadow).
- Team GO Rocket Grunts (Shadow pool rotates)
- Team GO Rocket Leaders — Arlo, Cliff, Sierra (rotation)
- Giovanni (featured Shadow — rotation)
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
…ion Budget 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
…ttacker; 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
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- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…; very 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. 16: Team GO Rocket — Grunt Identification & Counters
Rocket grunt Slot 1–3 pools and type counters before you battle Shadows.
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
Current leader lineups with per-Pokémon counters and movesets.
- 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).