What is Dragonite's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Dragonite's maximum CP is 4,338 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Dragonite good in Pokémon GO?

Dragonite has 263 Attack, 198 Defense, and 209 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Dragonite be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Dragonite is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

2,079 - 2,167 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,599 - 2,709 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

4,300 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

2,079 - 2,167 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,559 - 1,625 CP

Dragonite

#149 · Kanto

DragonFlying

☁️ Windy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 263

Defense 198

Stamina 209

Total: 670

Pokémon Info

Max CP	4,338
Generation	Kanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Dragonite

Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,338 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Dragonite has base stats of 263 Attack, 198 Defense, and 209 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 670.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 263, Dragonite is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Dragonite is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Windy weather, Dragonite receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Dragonite is 5km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Dratini

#147

→

🍬 25

Dragonair

#148

→

🍬 100

Dragonite

#149

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Dragon Tail STAB	Dragon	15	+9	13.6	-	-	-
Steel Wing	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Dragon Breath STAB	Dragon	6	+4	12.0	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Hurricane	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	-80	-	150	-80
Outrage STAB	Dragon	110	-50	-	110	-60
Dragon Claw STAB	Dragon	50	-33	-	50	-35
Super Power	-	-	-	-	-	-
Thunder Punch	Electric	45	-33	-	55	-40
Draco Meteor ELITE STAB	Dragon	150	-65	-	150	-65
Dragon Pulse ELITE STAB	Dragon	90	-60	-	90	-60

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Dragonite takes increased damage from these types:

Ice 2.56×

Dragon 1.6×

Fairy 1.6×

Rock 1.6×

Resistances

Dragonite takes reduced damage from these types:

Grass 0.391×

Ground 0.391×

Fire 0.625×

Water 0.625×

Fighting 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Dragonite

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
2	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
3	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
4	Haxorus	Dragon	284	172	183	4,110
5	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
6	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
7	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
8	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
9	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
10	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620

🏆 Dragonite PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	6	14	15	1,500
2	0	15	4	15	1,498
3	0	13	6	15	1,498
4	1	14	4	15	1,500
5	0	11	8	15	1,498
6	1	12	6	15	1,500
7	0	9	10	15	1,497
8	1	10	8	15	1,500
9	0	7	12	15	1,497
10	0	7	13	15	1,500

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	4	15	15	24	2,497
2	0	15	4	25	2,499
3	0	12	7	25	2,498
4	0	9	10	25	2,498
5	5	15	13	24	2,495
6	3	15	15	24	2,488
7	0	6	13	25	2,496
8	6	14	13	24	2,499
9	0	13	6	25	2,499
10	4	14	15	24	2,491

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Dragonite IV Chart

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)	3,251	1,625	2,167	2,709	3,792	4,300
98% (15/15/14)	3,243	1,621	2,162	2,703	3,784	4,290
96% (15/14/15)	3,243	1,621	2,162	2,702	3,783	4,290
93% (14/14/14)	3,224	1,612	2,149	2,686	3,761	4,265
91% (15/13/13)	3,221	1,610	2,147	2,684	3,757	4,260
87% (13/13/13)	3,198	1,599	2,131	2,664	3,730	4,230
82% (12/12/12)	3,171	1,585	2,114	2,643	3,700	4,195
80% (10/15/15)	3,192	1,596	2,128	2,660	3,724	4,222
67% (10/10/10)	3,119	1,559	2,079	2,599	3,639	4,126
0% (0/0/0)	2,864	1,432	1,909	2,386	3,341	3,788

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Dragonite with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	4,300 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,792 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	2,079 - 2,167 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,599 - 2,709 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	2,079 - 2,167 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,559 - 1,625 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Dragonite with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	53	26	3,792
2	3,792	27	3,792
3	3,792	28	3,792
4	3,792	29	3,792
5	511	30	3,251
6	3,792	31	3,792
7	3,792	32	3,792
8	3,792	33	3,792
9	3,792	34	3,792
10	1,083	35	3,521
11	3,792	36	3,792
12	3,792	37	3,792
13	3,792	38	3,792
14	3,792	39	3,792
15	1,625	40	3,792
16	3,792	41	3,792
17	3,792	42	3,792
18	3,792	43	3,792
19	3,792	44	3,792
20	2,167	45	4,056
21	3,792	46	3,792
22	3,792	47	3,792
23	3,792	48	3,792
24	3,792	49	3,792
25	2,709	50	4,300

📖 Complete Dragonite Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Dragonite (#149) is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,338 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Dragonite 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 Dragonite in 2026.

📊 Dragonite Stats Analysis

Dragonite's Attack stat is 263 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Dragonite an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.

With 198 Defense (Excellent) and 209 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 670. This gives Dragonite reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dragon-type Pokémon, Dragonite's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Dragonite Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Dragonite depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Dragon Tail (Fast) with Hurricane (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. Dragonite has 3 Fast Attacks and 8 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Dragonite has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Dragonite PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 4,300 CP at Level 50, Dragonite is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Dragonite Raid Guide & Counters

Dragonite 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 Dragonite at Level 20 (2,079 - 2,167 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,599 - 2,709 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,167 CP.

🎯 How to Get Dragonite in Pokémon GO

Dragonite 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.

🔄 Dragonite Evolution Guide

Dragonite is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Dratini (#147)
Dragonair (#148) — 25 Candy
Dragonite (#149) ← current — 100 Candy

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

😈 Shadow Dragonite

Shadow Dragonite is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Dragonite's effective Attack becomes ~316. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Dragonite in Pokémon GO

Shiny Dragonite 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

Dragonite gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,599 - 2,709 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K 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 Dragonite

Q: What is Dragonite's max CP?
A: 4,300 CP at Level 50, or 3,792 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Dragonite good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Dragonite be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Dragonite is available.

Q: What is Dragonite weak to?
A: Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Dragon Tail + Hurricane for optimal DPS.

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