Pokemon GO Dragonite raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Dragonite is back in Pokemon GO raids, offering players another chance to capture this versatile Dragon/Flying-type creature. From January 10 to 19, 2025, Fashion Week adds a stylish twist featuring special costume variants of various Pokemon. Whether you’re chasing a shiny Dragonite or aiming for high IVs, this guide will help you take down the raid boss efficiently with detailed weaknesses, best counters, and stats.

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Pokemon GO Dragonite Raid: Weaknesses

Dragonite as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Dragonite, being a dual Dragon/Flying-type, is vulnerable to several attack types. Here's a breakdown of its weaknesses:

• 160% damage taken from: Dragon, Fairy, Rock
• 256% damage taken from: Ice

Ice-type moves deal the most significant damage to Dragonite, so using Ice-type Pokemon and moves should be your top priority for your raid team.

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Dragonite’s stats and moveset in Pokemon GO

Before jumping into the raid, it’s essential to understand Dragonite’s stat distribution and potential moves:

• Attack: 263
• Defense: 198

Fast Attacks:

• Dragon Breath
• Steel Wing
• Dragon Tail

Charged Attacks:

• Hyper Beam
• Dragon Pulse
• Dragon Claw
• Hurricane
• Outrage
• Draco Meteor
• Superpower

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Pokemon GO Dragonite Raid: Best counters

To maximize your chances of victory, assemble a team with these top-performing counters:

• Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
• Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
• Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Triple Axel
• Mega/Shadow Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
• Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
• Mega/Shadow Glalie with Frost Breath and Avalanche
• Baxcalibur with Ice Fang and Avalanche
• Shadow Articuno with Frost Breath and Triple Axel
• Glaceon with Frost Breath and Avalanche
• Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate
• Cetitan with Ice Shard and Avalanche
• Mega/Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Triple Axel
• Mega/Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
• Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
• Aurorus with Frost Breath and Weather Ball
• Shadow Walrein with Frost Breath and Icicle Spear
• Shadow Cloyster with Frost Breath and Avalanche
• Shadow Porygon-Z with Hidden Power (Ice) and Blizzard
• Shadow Alolan Ninetales with Powder Snow and Weather Ball

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Pokemon GO Dragonite Raid catch: CP and shiny availability

Dragonite and its shiny variant (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• Normal weather (Level 20): 2079 CP - 2167 CP
• Weather boosted (Windy, Level 25): 2599 CP - 2709 CP

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What are the 100% IVs from the Pokemon GO Dragonite Raid?

• Non-weather boosted: 2167 CP
• Weather boosted: 2709 CP

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Can Dragonite be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Dragonite’s shiny form has been available in the game since its Community Day debut on February 24, 2018. Shiny Dragonite features a striking green hue, making it a prized catch for trainers.

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Tips and strategies to beat Dragonite

To maximize your rewards and make the raid easier:

• Raid in groups of three to six players, with more experienced trainers bringing optimal counters.
• Focus on Ice-type attackers to exploit Dragonite’s quadruple weakness.
• Use Mega Evolutions or Shadow Pokemon to boost your team’s DPS.

With the right strategy and team composition, Dragonite will be a valuable addition to your Pokemon collection — or a stylish partner during Fashion Week.

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• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in the game
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts
• Pokemon Go Evolution Calculator
• Pokemon Type Calculator