Bite + Flamethrower
Bagon's best moveset is Bite and Flamethrower, with 5.98 DPS (damage per second) and 48.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Sunny weather.
Bagon is a Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,156 CP and is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bite / Flamethrower. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Raid Attacker
Bagon takes increased damage from:
Dragon160.0%
Fairy160.0%
Ice160.0%
Bagon takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Water62.5%
Bite
6
4
0.5s
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Ember10101.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Twister50333.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Flamethrower65502.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
The following chart shows Bagon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Bagon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Bagon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Bagon reaches a maximum of 1,156 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 612–660 CP, rising to 765–826 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 459–495 CP.
 Max CP | 1156 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 459 CP - 495 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 612 CP - 660 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 612 CP - 660 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 765 CP - 826 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Bagon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 CP | 2 | 51 CP | 3 | 86 CP |
| 4 | 121 CP | 5 | 155 CP | 6 | 190 CP |
| 7 | 225 CP | 8 | 260 CP | 9 | 295 CP |
| 10 | 330 CP | 11 | 363 CP | 12 | 396 CP |
| 13 | 429 CP | 14 | 462 CP | 15 | 495 CP |
| 16 | 528 CP | 17 | 561 CP | 18 | 594 CP |
| 19 | 627 CP | 20 | 660 CP | 21 | 693 CP |
| 22 | 726 CP | 23 | 759 CP | 24 | 793 CP |
| 25 | 826 CP | 26 | 859 CP | 27 | 892 CP |
| 28 | 925 CP | 29 | 958 CP | 30 | 991 CP |
| 31 | 1007 CP | 32 | 1024 CP | 33 | 1040 CP |
| 34 | 1057 CP | 35 | 1073 CP | 36 | 1090 CP |
| 37 | 1106 CP | 38 | 1123 CP | 39 | 1139 CP |
| 40 | 1156 CP | 41 | 1171 CP | 42 | 1185 CP |
| 43 | 1200 CP | 44 | 1215 CP | 45 | 1230 CP |
| 46 | 1245 CP | 47 | 1261 CP | 48 | 1276 CP |
| 49 | 1291 CP | 50 | 1307 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Bagon's Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Bagon.
DragonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #371 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 42.1 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Bagon |
|  Shelgon |
| Shelgon |
|  Salamence |
| Salamence |
|  Mega Salamence |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Bagon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Mega Salamence
Shadow Bagon
Shadow Shelgon
Shadow SalamenceBagon's height ranges from 0.3 m to 1.07 m, with the average being 0.61 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.3 m | 0.31 m | 0.61 m | 0.92 m | 1.07 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Bagon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.2989 m | 0.305 m |
| 0′12″ | 1′00″ | |
| XS | 0.305 m | 0.61 m |
| 1′00″ | 2′00″ | |
| M | 0.4575 m | 0.7625 m |
| 1′06″ | 2′06″ | |
| XL | 0.7625 m | 0.915 m |
| 2′06″ | 3′00″ | |
| XXL | 0.915 m | 1.0675 m |
| 3′00″ | 3′06″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 10.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Bagon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Bagon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Bagon in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Bagon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | BAGON has a dream of one day soaring in the sky. In doomed efforts to fly, this POKéMON hurls itself off cliffs. As a result of its dives, its head has grown tough and as hard as tempered steel. |
| Sapphire | BAGON harbors a never-ending dream of one day soaring high among the clouds. As if trying to dispel its frustration over its inability to fly, this POKéMON slams its hard head against huge rocks and shatters them into pebbles. |
| Emerald | Although it is small, this POKéMON is very powerful because its body is a bundle of muscles. It launches head-butts with its ironlike skull. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | Its steel-hard head can shatter boulders. It longingly hopes for wings to grow so it can fly. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Dreaming of one day flying, it practices by leaping off cliffs every day. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | Its well-developed neck muscles and ironlike head can smash boulders into pieces. |
| X | Its well-developed neck muscles and iron-like head can smash boulders into pieces. |
| Y | Dreaming of one day flying, it practices by leaping off cliffs every day. |
| Omega Ruby | Bagon has a dream of one day soaring in the sky. In doomed efforts to fly, this Pokémon hurls itself off cliffs. As a result of its dives, its head has grown tough and as hard as tempered steel. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Bagon harbors a never-ending dream of one day soaring high among the clouds. As if trying to dispel its frustration over its inability to fly, this Pokémon slams its hard head against huge rocks and shatters them into pebbles. |
| Sun | Its belief that it will be able to fly one day is apparently the influence of information carried in its genes. |
| Moon | With its steel-hard stone head, it headbutts indiscriminately. This is because of the stress it feels at being unable to fly. |
| Ultra Sun | Whenever it sees bird Pokémon flying through the sky, it becomes envious and smashes its surroundings to bits with headbutts. |
| Ultra Moon | Some theories suggest that its behavior of forcefully bashing its head into things stimulates cells that affect its evolution. |
| Sword | Bagon jumps off cliffs every day, trying to grow stronger so that someday it will be able to fly. |
| Shield | Bagon is a solitary Pokémon that doesn’t form groups with others of its kind. It also has a head hard enough to cleave a boulder in one strike. |
The best moves for Bagon in Pokémon GO are Bite and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.98 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 48.6.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fire, Grass, and Water-type moves.
Bagon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,156 CP and 1,307 CP at Level 50.
Bagon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Bagon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Bagon: Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.
Regular Bagon
Shiny Bagon
