Dynamax Cannon

Dragon

Dynamax Cannon is a Charged Attack of type Dragon in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 215 damage and it costs 100 energy. In GO Battle League, Dynamax Cannon deals 80 damage and costs 45 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Dynamax Cannon effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Dragon×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×0.4

Dynamax Cannon Adventure Effects

Bonus TypeMax Moves Level increased by 1 in Max Battles.
Bonus Effects
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      "ZACIAN",
      "ZAMAZENTA"
    ],
    "numAllMaxMoveLevelIncrease": 1
  }
}
Cost
  • 30 Candy
  • 5000 Stardust
Duration600.0s
Extra Duration4.0s

Dynamax Cannon in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeDragon
Power215
Energy100
Animation Duration1.5s
Damage Window0.9s - 1.4s
DPS143.33 Damage per second
DPE2.15 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

DragonTwister50333.0s16.67
DragonDragon Pulse90503.5s25.71
DragonDragon Claw45331.5s30
DragonOutrage110504.0s27.5
DragonDraco Meteor1501003.5s42.86
DragonBreaking Swipe45331.0s45
DragonSpacial Rend1601002.5s64
DragonRoar of Time1601002.0s80
DragonDynamax Cannon2151001.5s143.33
DragonClanging Scales1201003.5s34.29

Dynamax Cannon in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeDragon
Power80
Energy45
DPE1.78 Damage per Energy
TagsGeneral

Special effects

Dynamax Cannon has no special effects.

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

DragonTwisterSpam / Bait1.757040
DragonDragon PulseHigh Energy1.649055
DragonDragon ClawGeneral1.68050
DragonOutrageNuke1.8311060
DragonDraco MeteorNukeSelf-Debuff
Special effectsSpecial

Draco Meteor has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
2.3115065
DragonBreaking SwipeGeneralDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Breaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
15050
DragonSpacial RendHigh Energy1.739555
DragonRoar of TimeNuke2.3115065
DragonDynamax CannonGeneral1.788045
DragonClanging ScalesGeneralSelf-Debuff
Special effectsSpecial

Clanging Scales has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease User's Defense by 20.0%
2.6712045

Strongest Pokémon with Dynamax Cannon

1.EternatusEternatusDragonDragon TailDragonDynamax Cannon22.124.21576.27662s25

Best Great League Pokémon with Dynamax Cannon

Great League

No Pokémon in our current Great League rankings have Dynamax Cannon in their recommended moveset.

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Dynamax Cannon

Ultra League
522.EternatusEternatus72.3DragonDragon TailDragonDynamax CannonPoisonSludge Bomb

Best Master League Pokémon with Dynamax Cannon

Master League
10.EternatusEternatus92.9DragonDragon TailDragonDynamax CannonFireFlamethrower

All Pokémon that can learn Dynamax Cannon

890EternatusEternatusDragonDynamax CannonReleasedLegacy
890Eternamax Eternatus (Eternamax)Eternamax EternatusDragonDynamax CannonUnreleasedLegacy

Dynamax Cannon FAQ

How does Dynamax Cannon compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Dynamax Cannon has higher move-only DPS compared with Roar of Time: 143.33 versus 80. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Dynamax Cannon deals less damage per energy compared with Clanging Scales (1.78 versus 2.67 DPE), and costs the same energy (45 versus 45). Higher DPE uses energy more efficiently; a lower cost lets you reach the attack sooner.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

How are the best PvP users selected?

These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

How are the strongest Pokémon with Dynamax Cannon ranked?

Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Dynamax Cannon?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Dynamax Cannon damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

What does the complete learnset list include?

It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Dynamax Cannon, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.