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Drowzee
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,190 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Drowzee
Drowzee is a Psychic-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,190 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Drowzee has base stats of 89 Attack, 136 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 380.
Drowzee can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Drowzee is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Windy weather, Drowzee receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Drowzee is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound | Normal | 7 | +6 | 11.7 | - | - | - |
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 20 | +15 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psybeam STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Psyshock STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Drowzee takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Drowzee takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Drowzee
Top Pokémon to use when battling Drowzee in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Darkrai
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 4 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 6 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
Volcarona
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 8 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 9 |
Hydreigon
| Dark Dragon | 256 | 188 | 211 | 4,147 |
| 10 |
Lunala
| Psychic Ghost | 255 | 191 | 264 | 4,625 |
🏆 Drowzee PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,179 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,179 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Drowzee 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) | 892 | 446 | 594 | 743 | 1,040 | 1,179 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 889 | 444 | 592 | 741 | 1,037 | 1,176 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 889 | 444 | 592 | 740 | 1,037 | 1,176 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 877 | 438 | 585 | 731 | 1,024 | 1,161 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 880 | 440 | 587 | 734 | 1,027 | 1,165 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 864 | 432 | 575 | 719 | 1,007 | 1,142 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 850 | 425 | 566 | 708 | 991 | 1,124 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 849 | 424 | 566 | 707 | 990 | 1,123 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 822 | 411 | 548 | 685 | 959 | 1,088 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 691 | 345 | 461 | 576 | 807 | 915 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Drowzee with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,179 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,040 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 548 - 594 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 685 - 743 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 548 - 594 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 411 - 446 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Drowzee with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 26 | 1,040 |
| 2 | 1,040 | 27 | 1,040 |
| 3 | 1,040 | 28 | 1,040 |
| 4 | 1,040 | 29 | 1,040 |
| 5 | 140 | 30 | 892 |
| 6 | 1,040 | 31 | 1,040 |
| 7 | 1,040 | 32 | 1,040 |
| 8 | 1,040 | 33 | 1,040 |
| 9 | 1,040 | 34 | 1,040 |
| 10 | 297 | 35 | 966 |
| 11 | 1,040 | 36 | 1,040 |
| 12 | 1,040 | 37 | 1,040 |
| 13 | 1,040 | 38 | 1,040 |
| 14 | 1,040 | 39 | 1,040 |
| 15 | 446 | 40 | 1,040 |
| 16 | 1,040 | 41 | 1,040 |
| 17 | 1,040 | 42 | 1,040 |
| 18 | 1,040 | 43 | 1,040 |
| 19 | 1,040 | 44 | 1,040 |
| 20 | 594 | 45 | 1,113 |
| 21 | 1,040 | 46 | 1,040 |
| 22 | 1,040 | 47 | 1,040 |
| 23 | 1,040 | 48 | 1,040 |
| 24 | 1,040 | 49 | 1,040 |
| 25 | 743 | 50 | 1,179 |
📖 Complete Drowzee Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Drowzee (#096) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,190 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Drowzee has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Drowzee in 2026.
📊 Drowzee Stats Analysis
Drowzee's Attack stat is 89 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Drowzee may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 136 Defense (Average) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 380. Trainers should be mindful of Drowzee's limited bulk. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Drowzee's stat distribution favors defense.
⚔️ Best Drowzee Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Drowzee depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Pound (Fast) with Psybeam (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. Drowzee has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Drowzee PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Drowzee 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 Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark types.
Master League
In Master League, Drowzee faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Drowzee Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Drowzee's effectiveness depends on its typing and 89 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Drowzee use Bug, Ghost-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Drowzee in Pokémon GO
Drowzee 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 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Drowzee Evolution Guide
Drowzee is part of a 2-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.
😈 Shadow Drowzee
Shadow Drowzee is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Drowzee's effective Attack becomes ~107. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Drowzee in Pokémon GO
Shiny Drowzee 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
Drowzee gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (685 - 743 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 Drowzee
Q: What is Drowzee's max CP?
A: 1,179 CP at Level 50, or 1,040 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Drowzee good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Drowzee be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Drowzee is available.
Q: What is Drowzee weak to?
A: Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Pound + Psybeam for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.