Dewgong

🎯 Best Counters Against Dewgong

Top Pokémon to use when battling Dewgong in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
4	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
5	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
6	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
10	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101

📖 Complete Dewgong Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Dewgong (#087) is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,271 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Dewgong can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Dewgong in 2026.

📊 Dewgong Stats Analysis

Dewgong's Attack stat is 139 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Dewgong may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 177 Defense (Good) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 523. This gives Dewgong reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Dewgong's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Dewgong Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Dewgong depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Frost Breath (Fast) with Aurora Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Dewgong has 3 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Dewgong has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Dewgong PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Dewgong can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Ice typing provides useful matchups against Ice, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting types.

Master League

In Master League, Dewgong faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Dewgong Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Dewgong's effectiveness depends on its typing and 139 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Dewgong use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Dewgong in Pokémon GO

Dewgong can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Dewgong Evolution Guide

Dewgong is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Seel (#086)
• Dewgong (#087) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Dewgong in Pokémon GO

Shiny Dewgong is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Dewgong gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,339 - 1,418 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Dewgong

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Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.