Dragonite is a Tier 3 Raid Boss in Pokémon Go. It looks quite different from its serpent-like pre-evolved forms. It is a dragon-like Pokémon that is large and orange in color along with two turquoise wings on its back. One will need the perfect counters to defeat this Pokémon. So in this Pokémon Go guide, we are going to talk about the best ways and counters using which you will be able to defeat Dragonite in the best way possible.
Dragonite in Pokémon Go
Dragonite is a dual-type Dragon and Flying Pokémon with a maximum CP of 4287 at level 50. It is vulnerable to Ice, Fairy, Dragon, and Rock-type attacks along with having a 2x weakness towards Ice-type counters. If you are a high-level player with the best set of counters, you will be able to defeat Dragonite all by yourself but if that’s not the case for you, bring two to four friends with you into the battle and you’ll be good to go.
Dragonite Moveset
The best moves from the moveset of Dragonite are Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor. Both of them have a combined DPS of 66.4 and it is also the best combination of moves that can be used in both Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Other decent attacks from its move pool include Steel Wing, Outrage, Dragon Claw, and Hurricane amongst other great options.
Best counters against Dragonite in Pokémon Go
Here’s the list of the best counters that you can use against Dragonite and guarantee a win for yourself.
- Darmanitan (Galarian): Ice Fang/Avalanche
- Baxcalibur: Ice Fang/Avalanche
- Mamoswine: Powder Snow/Avalanche
- Gardevoir (Mega): Charm/Triple Axel
- Glalie (Mega): Frost Breath/Avalanche
- Rayquaza (Mega): Dragon Tail/Breaking Swipe
- Abomasnow (Mega): Powder Snow/Weather Ball
- Kyurem: Dragon Breath/Glaciate
- Glaceon: Frost Breath/Avalanche
- Weavile: Ice Shard/Avalanche
- Mewtwo: Psycho Cut/Ice Beam
- Jynx: Frost Breath/Avalanche
- Diancie (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Avalugg: Ice Fang/Avalanche
- Mr. Rime: Ice Shard/Triple Axel
- Aurorus: Ice Fang/Avalanche
- Beartic: Powder Snow/Ice Punch
- Salamence (Mega): Dragon Tail/Outrage
- Latios (Mega): Dragon Breath/Dragon Claw
- Lopunny (Mega): Pound/Triple Axel
- Avalugg (Hisuian): Powder Snow/Blizzard
- Piloswine: Ice Shard/Avalanche
- Articuno: Frost Breath/Ice Beam
- Abomasnow: Powder Snow/Weather Ball
- Walrein: Frost Breath/Icicle Spear
- Latias (Mega): Dragon Breath/Outrage
- Genesect (Chill): Fury Cutter/Ice Beam
- Tyranitar (Mega): Smack Down/Stone Edge
- Rayquaza: Dragon Tail/Breaking Swipe
- Cloyster: Frost Breath/Avalanche
- Gardevoir: Charm/Triple Axel
- Salamence: Dragon Tail/Outrage
- Aerodactyl (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Ninetales (Alola): Powder Snow/Weather Ball
- Zekrom: Dragon Breath/Outrage
Dragonite has a 2x weakness towards Ice-type counters, you should try to use your best Ice-type Pokémon and take advantage of this situation.
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