Dragon-type Pokémon are among the strongest within the Pokémon franchise, and the choice obtainable at Pokemon GO is not any exception. Whereas a number of of the strongest Dragon sorts are, unsurprisingly, hard-to-catch Legendaries, there are additionally a number of common Dragon-type Pokémon price discovering. That being mentioned, Dragon-types are nonetheless among the hardest Pokémon to search out, catch, and evolve.
Gamers seeking to have an choice for any PvE and PvP state of affairs will ideally wish to have a group of sturdy Pokémon that covers a wide range of sorts. Nonetheless, if you happen to're simply beginning out and wish to construct a powerful Pokémon or two to hold you thru most conditions for some time, Dragon is certainly the best way to go.
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Dragonite
The traditional Go-To dragon
Dragonite is a kind of Pokémon that the majority gamers have had on a group in some unspecified time in the future. Not solely is it probably the most beloved unique Pokémon, but it surely additionally has the energy to again it up. When it comes to Pokémon Go particularly, Dragonite was initially among the best within the recreation and comparatively simple to accumulate, as it's usually featured at occasions like Style Week in Pokémon Gothe place you may even be noticed sporting a singular costume.
Whereas the latter continues to be true, with the additions of recent Pokémon through the years, together with Megaforms, Dragonite has fallen down the listing a bit by way of the strongest Dragon-type Pokémon to have in your roster. Nonetheless, the accessibility alone nonetheless makes it a fantastic placeholder choice. Outfitted with Dragon Tail and OutrageDragonite will certainly not disappoint anybody who desires to make use of it.
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Zecrom
The Electrical/Dragon kind Pokémon
Transferring on from Dragonite, it's no shock that many of the sturdy Dragon sorts will principally encompass Legendaries. On this case, the White Pokemon legendary was a extremely anticipated debut in Pokémon Goand for good motive. With its double typing, it's not solely among the best dragon sorts within the recreation, but in addition among the best electrical.
In 2023, Zekrom's signature transfer, Fusion Boltpremiered in Pokémon Gohowever solely throughout a specified occasion. If you may get a Zekrom with this legacy transfer then you're in luck because it has among the best strikes for Zekrom obtainable. Paired with Cost BeamZekrom turns into fairly unstoppable. Nonetheless, if you happen to don't have Fusion Bolt, Wild Cost and Cost Beam are additionally nice substitutes.
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Garchomp
Dragon/Floor kind Pokémon
Whereas Garchomp is one other fan-favorite Dragon kind, it's actually not the strongest choice obtainable in Pokémon Go. Nonetheless, makes up for what it lacks in assault stats with its Floor typing. This alone supplies helpful resistance that the majority Dragon sorts usually lack, giving it a sure defensive benefit.
If you happen to managed to catch and evolve a Gible on Group Day 2021, you're one of many fortunate few who had the chance to make Garchomp be taught the Energy of Earth. Though Garchomp was already doing fairly effectively by way of its moveset, Earth Energy made it among the best Floor-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Nonetheless, for many who have been unable to seize Earth Energy, Outrage can also be an excellent different, particularly when mixed with Dragon Tail.
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Dialga (unique kind)
The Legendary Diamond of Technology 4
Whereas Dialga isn't as highly effective as its Gen 4 Legendary counterpart, Palkia, it's nonetheless not too dangerous by way of stats. The Origin Kind, which was initially offered in Pokémon Legends: Arceuspaved the best way for Pokémon Go as a extra defensive different to its base kind. Whereas the assault stats seem worse than the bottom kind on the floor, the introduction of Roar of Time greater than makes up for it.
Mix this with the truth that its Metal kind negates its weak point to different Dragons, and Dialga is a flexible beast for many conditions. Whereas Roar of Time and Dragon's Breath are one of the best moveset choices for Origin Kind Dialga, Roar of Time is a legacy motionwhich implies it's normally occasion particular. Draco Meteor can be utilized as an alternative if vital, however in that case, Dialga is probably not the most suitable choice amongst among the others obtainable.
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Shadow Dragonite
The Shadow-Pushed Dragon
Whereas common Dragonite continues to be a straightforward choice for gamers who're simply seeking to fill the Dragon spot on their groups, Shadow Dragonite is a damage-boosted monster that's greater than only a substitute. To catch this Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Goall you have to do is battle Grunts and Staff Rocket Leaders till you handle to seize a Shadow Dratini. From there, spend a while evolving it as you'll a traditional Dragonite, and then you definitely'll have a Shadow Dragonite.
As for the moveset, it's the identical suggestion as the conventional Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Outrage. Whereas some gamers could also be questioning whether or not it's price utilizing Draco Meteor, the legacy transfer that some might have gotten throughout particular occasions, the reply is that it depends upon how you propose to make use of the Pokémon. Though Draco Meteor is healthier on the floor, Outrage is a extra energy-efficient transfermaking it extra viable for many conditions.
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Mega Latios
The Psychic/Dragon-Kind Pokémon
Whereas Mega Latios isn't one of the best Mega on the market, its strong energy and stability to each Psychic and Dragon injury make it a fantastic choice. Sadly, like most Legendaries, you gained't have the ability to catch Latios within the wild and can as an alternative have to catch one throughout a raid, which usually solely happens throughout particular occasions. Moreover, to have the ability to Mega Evolve it, you have to to get 300 Mega Power as effectively, which will be probably the most troublesome a part of this course of.
So if you happen to nonetheless weren't capable of catch Latios by one among final yr's occasions, you'll most likely want to attend for one more one. After you have this Pokémon, if you're searching for one of the best moveset then you'll want to go along with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw. That being mentioned, if this Pokémon's major use is to benefit from Psychic-weak opponents, then Zen Headbutt isn't a foul choice bothsimply much less efficient total.
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Palkia shade
The Legendary Gen 4 Pearl
Whereas Dialga is a reasonably respectable Dragon Pokémon, it's restricted as a result of its origin kind is the one one price pursuing. Palkia, then again, is a harmful member of the celebration in some ways. Each Shadow Palkia and Origin Kind Palkia are phenomenal choices when making an attempt to fill that Dragon slot, with Shadow Palkia having a slight benefit over the opposite, even with the Origin Kind having unique entry to Spacial Rend.
Not solely is its typing nice, with Water/Dragon giving double resistance to some typings and weak point to virtually no others, however in contrast to another Legendaries, which make the most of legacy strikes, Shadow Palkia additionally does effectively with the normal Dragon moveset. . Staff Shadow Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor, and you should not have any drawback performing in most conditions.
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Mega Salamencia
The Flying/Dragon Kind
Salamence normally is one other fan-favorite dragon kind, alongside Dragonite, and for good motive. Salamence, particularly in its Mega kind, is a dominant attacking drive. That mentioned, Shadow Salamence is not any slouch both and is one other nice choice for gamers who can't get the Mega Power wanted for a Mega Evolution.
Unsurprisingly, Mega Salamence's finest moveset is most traditional Dragon go-to's, with Dragon Tail being an apparent alternative for fast assaults, and Draco Meteor or Outrage being the most suitable choice for charged assaults. Selecting Draco Meteor or Outrage is actually primarily based on desire and availability, however Draco Meteor is mostly really useful and simpler to acquire.
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Mega Garchomp
The Strongest Non-Legendary Dragon Pokémon
First up so far as non-legendary Pokémon go is Mega Garchomp. Whereas Garchomp in any kind is a beast, the Mega model of this Pokémon is the place it actually shines.. Garchomp's Floor subtype is commonly ignored in favor of its Dragon typing being an important issue when contemplating this Pokémon, however that's a giant mistake. Though Mega-Garchomp isn't the primary dragon in Pokémon Gofalling simply in need of first place, it's the finest Floor kind within the recreation.
Not solely is it highly effective, but it surely's additionally fairly accessible, with Gible being one of many few dragon sorts that gamers can hatch themselves. Sadly, as with all Pokémon, buying sufficient Mega Power to Mega Evolve could be a nightmare. That is the place Garchomp turns into particularly helpful, as its Primary and Shadow kinds are additionally extremely highly effective. When you work on this Mega evolution, you continue to have an extremely viable Dragon Pokémon with a Dragon Tail and Outrage set of actions.
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MegaRayquaza
The strongest dragon kind in Pokémon Go
Unsurprisingly, Mega Rayquaza ranks first as one of the best Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Rayquaza is a monster in each recreation he's ever appeared in, with the latest Shiny Rayquaza Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet being one more demonstration of the energy and want of this Pokémon amongst gamers. Much more than simply being a fantastic Dragon-type, Mega Rayquaza is taken into account probably the most untouchable Pokémon on this planet. Pokémon Goreaching extremely uncommon injury.
Maybe its largest drawback, nevertheless, is the provision of this Pokémon and the problems with its Mega evolution. To Mega evolve, Rayquaza requires the transfer Dragon Ascentwhich sadly isn't a transfer you wish to preserve, rising the work for this Pokémon to succeed in its peak kind. After finishing Mega Evolution, you'll wish to swap Dragon Ascent for Breaking Swipe and mix it with Dragon Tail to get the simplest Mega Rayquaza moveset in Pokemon GO.
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iOS, Android
- Launched
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July 6, 2016
- Developer(s)
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Niantic, the Pokémon firm
- Editor(s)
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Niantic