Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Tatsugiri
Say it: TA-tsu-gi-ri
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Tatsugiri is the Mimicry Pokémon — Dragon and Water. In Pokémon GO it is a Dragon/Water attacker with Water Gun / Take Down + Outrage / Surf / Hydro Pump / Muddy Water. Dragon helps against Dragon; Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock. Dragon, Fairy, and Grass punish it. Catch Tatsugiri from the wild, eggs, or events.
Say it: TA-tsu-gi-ri
Tatsugiri (#978) is a Dragon / Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Dragon/Water attacker with Water Gun / Take Down + Outrage / Surf / Hydro Pump / Muddy Water. Against Tatsugiri, lead with Dragon, Fairy, or Grass. 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
Tatsugiri is a Dragon / Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0978. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Water Gun + Outrage / Surf is the usual kit. Shadow Tatsugiri is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Tatsugiri is your opponent, 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
- 226
- Defense
- 166
- Stamina
- 169
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. Mega Rayquaza · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent — Lobby Mega first
- 2. Shadow Salamence · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 3. Shadow Dragonite · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 4. Mega Salamence · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 5. Rayquaza · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 6. Salamence · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 7. Dragonite · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 8. Palkia · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor
- 9. Dialga · beats Dragon
Dragon Breath + Draco Meteor
- 10. Haxorus · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw
- 11. Garchomp · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 12. Zekrom · beats Dragon
Dragon Breath + Outrage
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Garchomp · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 2. Flygon · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw
- 3. Druddigon · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw
- 4. Zweilous · beats Dragon
Dragon Breath + Dragon Pulse
- 5. Fraxure · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw
- 6. Gabite · beats Dragon
Mud Shot + Twister
- 7. Vibrava · beats Dragon
Dragon Breath + Bulldoze
- 8. Exeggutor (Alolan) · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Pulse
- 9. Ampharos · beats Dragon
Volt Switch + Dragon Pulse
- 10. Sceptile · beats Dragon
Bullet Seed + Dragon Claw
- 11. Kingdra · beats Dragon
Waterfall + Outrage
- 12. Noivern · beats Dragon
Air Slash + Draco Meteor
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Tatsugiri’s always-available TM pool. Water Gun + Outrage covers most Dragon/Water needs.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB / default
- Take Down · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Surf · Standard
Water nuke
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water heavy
- Muddy Water · Standard
Water debuff
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
- take down
- water gun
Charged
- outrage
- surf
- hydro pump
- muddy water
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #756 of 954 · CP 1491
Take Down + Outrage
- Ultra League · rank #538 of 747 · CP 2491
Take Down + Outrage
- Master League · rank #496 of 1023 · CP 3105
Take Down + Outrage
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.