
| Max CP | 3,428 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Dondozo is a Water-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,428 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Dondozo has base stats of 176 Attack, 178 Defense, and 312 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 666.
Dondozo can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Rainy weather, Dondozo receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Dondozo is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall STAB | Water | 16 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | -50 | - | 110 | -60 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 65 | -50 | - | 65 | -40 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Liquidation STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Dondozo takes increased damage from these types:
Dondozo takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Dondozo in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 5 |
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 6 |
| Electric Fairy | 250 | 181 | 172 | 3,625 |
| 7 |
| Electric | 250 | 125 | 190 | 3,207 |
| 8 |
| Electric | 249 | 163 | 181 | 3,523 |
| 9 |
| Grass Fairy | 249 | 215 | 172 | 3,912 |
| 10 |
| Grass Poison | 243 | 185 | 155 | 3,399 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 1,494 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 1,494 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 10 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 1,499 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 34 | 2,499 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 33 | 2,495 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 34 | 2,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 33 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 33 | 2,493 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 34 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 2,485 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,568 | 1,284 | 1,712 | 2,140 | 2,996 | 3,397 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,564 | 1,282 | 1,709 | 2,137 | 2,992 | 3,392 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,562 | 1,281 | 1,708 | 2,135 | 2,989 | 3,389 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,544 | 1,272 | 1,696 | 2,120 | 2,968 | 3,366 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,547 | 1,273 | 1,698 | 2,123 | 2,972 | 3,369 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,521 | 1,260 | 1,680 | 2,100 | 2,941 | 3,334 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,497 | 1,248 | 1,664 | 2,080 | 2,913 | 3,303 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,501 | 1,250 | 1,667 | 2,084 | 2,918 | 3,308 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,450 | 1,225 | 1,633 | 2,041 | 2,858 | 3,240 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,220 | 1,110 | 1,480 | 1,850 | 2,590 | 2,937 |
Important CP values for Dondozo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,397 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,996 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,633 - 1,712 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,041 - 2,140 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,633 - 1,712 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,225 - 1,284 CP |
Maximum CP for Dondozo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 26 | 2,996 |
| 2 | 2,996 | 27 | 2,996 |
| 3 | 2,996 | 28 | 2,996 |
| 4 | 2,996 | 29 | 2,996 |
| 5 | 404 | 30 | 2,568 |
| 6 | 2,996 | 31 | 2,996 |
| 7 | 2,996 | 32 | 2,996 |
| 8 | 2,996 | 33 | 2,996 |
| 9 | 2,996 | 34 | 2,996 |
| 10 | 856 | 35 | 2,782 |
| 11 | 2,996 | 36 | 2,996 |
| 12 | 2,996 | 37 | 2,996 |
| 13 | 2,996 | 38 | 2,996 |
| 14 | 2,996 | 39 | 2,996 |
| 15 | 1,284 | 40 | 2,996 |
| 16 | 2,996 | 41 | 2,996 |
| 17 | 2,996 | 42 | 2,996 |
| 18 | 2,996 | 43 | 2,996 |
| 19 | 2,996 | 44 | 2,996 |
| 20 | 1,712 | 45 | 3,205 |
| 21 | 2,996 | 46 | 2,996 |
| 22 | 2,996 | 47 | 2,996 |
| 23 | 2,996 | 48 | 2,996 |
| 24 | 2,996 | 49 | 2,996 |
| 25 | 2,140 | 50 | 3,397 |
Dondozo (#977) is a Water-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,428 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Dondozo is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Dondozo in 2026.
Dondozo's Attack stat is 176 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Dondozo to contribute meaningful damage.
With 178 Defense (Good) and 312 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 666. This gives Dondozo reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Dondozo's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Dondozo depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Waterfall (Fast) with Outrage (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. Dondozo has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Dondozo 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 typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass types.
In Master League, Dondozo faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Dondozo appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Electric, Grass-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Dondozo at Level 20 (1,633 - 1,712 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,041 - 2,140 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,712 CP.
Dondozo 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 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shiny Dondozo 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.
Dondozo gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,041 - 2,140 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Dondozo's max CP?
A: 3,397 CP at Level 50, or 2,996 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Dondozo good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Dondozo be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Dondozo is available.
Q: What is Dondozo weak to?
A: Electric, Grass-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Waterfall + Outrage for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.