
| Max CP | 4,041 |
| Generation | Galar (Gen 8) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Dragapult is a Dragon/Ghost-type Pokémon from Galar (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,041 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Dragapult has base stats of 266 Attack, 170 Defense, and 204 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 640.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 266, Dragapult is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles.
In Windy weather, Dragapult receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Dragapult is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dragon Tail STAB | Dragon | 15 | +9 | 13.6 | - | - | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | -60 | - | 90 | -60 |
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | -50 | - | 110 | -60 |
| Breaking Swipe | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Dragapult takes increased damage from these types:
Dragapult takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Dragapult in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 2 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 4 |
| Dragon | 284 | 172 | 183 | 4,110 |
| 5 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 6 |
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 7 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 8 |
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 9 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 10 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 1,497 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,493 |
| 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 2,496 |
| 3 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 2,497 |
| 4 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 2,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,484 |
| 6 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 2,499 |
| 7 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 2,486 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 2,494 |
| 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 26 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 2,487 |
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) | 3,028 | 1,514 | 2,018 | 2,523 | 3,532 | 4,005 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,021 | 1,510 | 2,013 | 2,517 | 3,524 | 3,996 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,019 | 1,509 | 2,013 | 2,516 | 3,523 | 3,994 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 3,002 | 1,501 | 2,001 | 2,501 | 3,502 | 3,971 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,997 | 1,498 | 1,998 | 2,498 | 3,497 | 3,965 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,976 | 1,488 | 1,984 | 2,480 | 3,472 | 3,937 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,951 | 1,475 | 1,967 | 2,459 | 3,442 | 3,903 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,974 | 1,487 | 1,982 | 2,478 | 3,469 | 3,934 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,900 | 1,450 | 1,933 | 2,416 | 3,383 | 3,836 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,652 | 1,326 | 1,767 | 2,209 | 3,093 | 3,507 |
Important CP values for Dragapult with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 4,005 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,532 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,933 - 2,018 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,416 - 2,523 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,933 - 2,018 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,450 - 1,514 CP |
Maximum CP for Dragapult with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 26 | 3,532 |
| 2 | 3,532 | 27 | 3,532 |
| 3 | 3,532 | 28 | 3,532 |
| 4 | 3,532 | 29 | 3,532 |
| 5 | 476 | 30 | 3,028 |
| 6 | 3,532 | 31 | 3,532 |
| 7 | 3,532 | 32 | 3,532 |
| 8 | 3,532 | 33 | 3,532 |
| 9 | 3,532 | 34 | 3,532 |
| 10 | 1,009 | 35 | 3,280 |
| 11 | 3,532 | 36 | 3,532 |
| 12 | 3,532 | 37 | 3,532 |
| 13 | 3,532 | 38 | 3,532 |
| 14 | 3,532 | 39 | 3,532 |
| 15 | 1,514 | 40 | 3,532 |
| 16 | 3,532 | 41 | 3,532 |
| 17 | 3,532 | 42 | 3,532 |
| 18 | 3,532 | 43 | 3,532 |
| 19 | 3,532 | 44 | 3,532 |
| 20 | 2,018 | 45 | 3,778 |
| 21 | 3,532 | 46 | 3,532 |
| 22 | 3,532 | 47 | 3,532 |
| 23 | 3,532 | 48 | 3,532 |
| 24 | 3,532 | 49 | 3,532 |
| 25 | 2,523 | 50 | 4,005 |
Dragapult (#887) is a Dragon/Ghost-type Pokémon from the Galar region (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,041 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Dragapult is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Dragapult in 2026.
Dragapult's Attack stat is 266 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Dragapult an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 170 Defense (Good) and 204 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 640. This gives Dragapult reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dragon-type Pokémon, Dragapult's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Dragapult depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Astonish (Fast) with Dragon Pulse (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. Dragapult has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
With 4,005 CP at Level 50, Dragapult is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Dragapult appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Dragapult at Level 20 (1,933 - 2,018 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,416 - 2,523 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,018 CP.
Dragapult can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Dragapult is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Dragapult is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
Dragapult gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,416 - 2,523 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Dragapult's max CP?
A: 4,005 CP at Level 50, or 3,532 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Dragapult good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Dragapult be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Dragapult weak to?
A: Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Astonish + Dragon Pulse for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.