Ultra League PvP guide
Dondozo Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Dondozo is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #27. Its recommended PvP moveset is Waterfall with Surf and Outrage.
Ultra League
#27
Strong pick
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Waterfall
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,388
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DONDOZO
Is Dondozo Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dondozo is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #27.
Dondozo is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #47 and a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #109.
Dondozo PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #47 | 89.5 | Waterfall, Surf, Outrage |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #27 | 90.1 | Waterfall, Surf, Outrage |
| Master League | #109 | 75.5 | Waterfall, Surf, Outrage |
Best Moveset for Dondozo in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Dondozo is Waterfall with Surf and Outrage.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Dondozo in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Dondozo PvP Move Counts
Waterfall → Surf
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Waterfall → Outrage
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dondozo Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Dondozo wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Tinkaton580
- Corviknight549
- Empoleon528
- Snorlax524
- Feraligatr510
Difficult Matchups
Dondozo Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Dondozo's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Dondozo in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Dondozo in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Dondozo's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
37% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
20% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Resisted
15% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
17% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
11% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
24% HP
Ratings are shown from Dondozo's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Dondozo.
Best Teammates for Dondozo in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Dondozo should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Dondozo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dondozo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dondozo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dondozo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Dondozo
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,499 | 19 | 2,188,193 |
| #2 | 1/13/15 | 1,499 | 19 | 2,177,822 | |
| #3 | 1/14/13 | 1,499 | 19 | 2,177,702 | |
| #4 | 1/15/11 | 1,498 | 19 | 2,177,462 | |
| #5 | 1/15/12 | 1,500 | 19 | 2,177,462 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,498 | 33.5 | 4,710,060 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,499 | 33 | 4,704,813 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,497 | 33.5 | 4,696,099 | |
| #4 | 0/11/15 | 2,498 | 34 | 4,691,953 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 2,494 | 33.5 | 4,690,913 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,388 | 50 | 7,131,978 |
| #2 | 15/15/13 | 3,377 | 50 | 7,105,948 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,382 | 50 | 7,105,948 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,379 | 50 | 7,095,024 | |
| #5 | 14/15/15 | 3,370 | 50 | 7,094,637 |
Dondozo Stats in Pokémon GO
Dondozo's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Dondozo 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 102.5
- Defense
- 112.4
- HP
- 190
Ultra League
Dondozo 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 132.5
- Defense
- 144.5
- HP
- 246
Master League
Dondozo 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,388
- Attack
- 160.5
- Defense
- 162.2
- HP
- 274
Dondozo Evolution
Dondozo has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Dondozo Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dondozo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dondozo's recommended PvP moveset is Waterfall with Surf and Outrage.
Is Dondozo good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dondozo is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #27.
What counters Dondozo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Mimikyu and Jellicent are among the strongest current counters to Dondozo in Ultra League.
What is Dondozo weak to in Pokémon GO?
Dondozo is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).