Great League PvP guide
Dragonair (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Dragonair (Shadow) is a Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #60. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Wrap and Aqua Tail.
Great League
#60
Strong pick
Type
Dragon
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,012
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DRAGONAIR (SHADOW)
Is Dragonair (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dragonair (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #60.
Dragonair (Shadow) can evolve into Dragonite (Shadow), which is a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #50, and is also ranked #166 in Great League and #290 in Ultra League.
Dragonair (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #60 | 88.9 | Dragon Breath, Wrap, Aqua Tail |
Best Moveset for Dragonair (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Dragonair (Shadow) is Dragon Breath with Wrap and Aqua Tail.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Dragonair (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
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
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Dragonair (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Wrap
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Aqua Tail
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragonair (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Dragonair (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Dragonair (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Dragonair (Shadow)'s Dragon typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- ice1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Dragonair (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Dragonair (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Dragonair (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
114% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
91% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
64% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Ratings are shown from Dragonair (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Dragonair (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Dragonair (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Dragonair (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Dragonair (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dragonair (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dragonair (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dragonair (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Dragonair (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,499 | 34 | 1,812,204 |
| #2 | 0/12/15 | 1,498 | 35 | 1,806,595 | |
| #3 | 0/13/14 | 1,499 | 35 | 1,804,894 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 1,497 | 34.5 | 1,803,118 | |
| #5 | 0/14/13 | 1,500 | 35 | 1,803,003 |
Dragonair (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Dragonair (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Dragonair (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 34
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 123.9
- Defense
- 113.4
- HP
- 129
Dragonair (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Dragonair (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #55
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #21
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Great League #58
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Great League #53
Same Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Ultra League #29
Same Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Great League #124
More PoGoCoach tools
Dragonair (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dragonair (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dragonair (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Wrap and Aqua Tail.
Is Dragonair (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dragonair (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #60.
What counters Dragonair (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Tinkaton and Cramorant are among the strongest current counters to Dragonair (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Dragonair (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Dragonair (Shadow) is weak to Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Ice (1.6×).