Pokemon Go Dragonite: Best moveset for PvP and Raids

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Dragonite is an iconic and mighty Pokemon from Gen 1 with powerful dual-type and destructive attacks, so here are the best Dragonite moveset to wreak havoc in PvP battles and events like the Battle League.

The Dragon/Flying-type Dragonit is desired by many and for the right reasons. Apart from being a pseudo-legendary, Dragonite is a versatile Pokemon that can hold its own in many battles.

However, knowing which are its best attacks can help you decide the outcome of any Pokemon Go encounter a bit quicker, so here are Dragonite’s best movesets for both PvP and Raid battles.

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Pokemon Go Dragonite all moves

The fan-favorite Dragonite can learn three Fast Moves and nine Charged Moves in the game, and we’ve listed them all below:

Dragonite Fast Moves

  • Dragon Breath (Dragon/STAB)
  • Dragon Tail (Dragon/STAB)
  • Steel Wing (Steel)

Dragonite Charged Moves

  • Draco Meteor (Dragon/STAB/Elite TM)
  • Dragon Claw (Dragon/STAB)
  • Dragon Pulse (Dragon/STAB/Elite TM)
  • Hurricane (Flying/STAB)
  • Hyper Beam (Normal)
  • Outrage (Dragon/STAB)
  • Superpower (Fighting)
  • Frustration (Normal/Shadow Pokemon)
  • Return (Normal/Purified Pokemon)
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Pokemon Go Dragonite best PvP moveset

Dragonite’s best PvP moveset consists of Dragon Breath as a Fast Move and Superpower as a Charged Move.

Dragon Breath is a tad less powerful than Dragon Tail, however, it still benefits from STAB and other breakpoints.

As a Fighting-type Charged Move, Superpower offers more coverage against Steel, Ice, and Rock-type Pokemon. Dragon Claw is another viable option as it has a low energy cost while dealing an important amount of damage.

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If you can afford a second Charged Move, the ideal plan would be to spam with Dragon Claw and then power up Superpower.

Pokemon Go Dragonite best Raid moveset

The best movesets for Dragonite in Pokemon Go Raids is Dragon Tail as a Fast Move with Outrage as a Charged Move.

There are three Fast Moves to choose between for Dragonite, but Dragon Tail definitely outperforms the other two. Pair this with Outrage as a Charged Move and you’ll be able to deal some epic Dragon-type STAB damage.

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Those are the best movesets for Dragonite in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check the guides below:

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