Dondozo

Dondozo Pokémon GOWater
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Dondozo is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Dondozo is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Dondozo's maximum Combat Power stat is 3388 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Water Gun / Surf. Dondozo encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Dondozo is not yet available.

Dondozo Stats and Max CP

176 ATK
178 DEF
312 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3388 CP
Lvl 40
2996 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2140 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1712 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1284 CP

Dondozo's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League
Master LeagueMaster League

Dondozo Type Chart

Dondozo takes increased damage from:Dondozo takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Dondozo takes reduced damage from:Dondozo takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Water Gun + Surf

Dondozo's best moveset is Water Gun and Surf, with 10.08 DPS (damage per second) and 296.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.WaterWater Gun WaterSurf 10.08296.09.29
      2.WaterWaterfall WaterSurf 10.08295.99.29
      3.WaterWater Gun WaterHydro Pump 9.92291.39.15
      4.WaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 9.87289.89.10
      5.WaterWaterfall WaterLiquidation 9.58281.58.84
      6.WaterWater Gun WaterLiquidation 9.51279.48.77
      7.WaterWaterfall DragonOutrage 9.20270.28.48
      8.WaterWater Gun DragonOutrage 9.07266.38.36

      Fast Attacks

      • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Water Gun has no special effects.
        See Water Gun details page ↗
      • WaterWaterfallDamage13Energy7Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage11
        Energy10

        Effects
        Waterfall has no special effects.
        See Waterfall details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DragonOutrageDamage110Energy50Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Outrage
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage110
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy60

        Effects
        Outrage has no special effects.
        See Outrage details page ↗
      • WaterHydro PumpDamage135Energy100Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage135
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy75

        Effects
        Hydro Pump has no special effects.
        See Hydro Pump details page ↗
      • WaterSurfDamage60Energy50Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Surf
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage60
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy45

        Effects
        Surf has no special effects.
        See Surf details page ↗
      • WaterLiquidationDamage70Energy33Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Liquidation
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Liquidation has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Liquidation details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Dondozo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Dondozo's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Dondozo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Dondozo in the meta

      Dondozo in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Dondozo carries a huge HP stat of 312 but pretty mediocre DEF and ATK. As such, this Water-type behemoth doesn't offer the damage output necessary for PvE battles.

      ⚔️ Raids

      With low DPS that trails behind numerous other Water Pokémon, it's not worth running Dondozo in Raid battles.

      🛡️ Gyms

      Dondozo’s massive HP is somewhat undermined by its average DEF stat. Still it does flex some appreciable overall bulk that makes it a decent Gym defender worth a low HP decay rate, rendering it Berry-efficient as well. 👍

      💎 The best PvE moves for Dondozo are Waterfall and Surf.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🔵 Great League

      N/A. With Dondozo only being available via Raids on its debut, it cannot be caught in a range for the Great League. It needs to be 1/1/1, 1/2/1, or 1/1/2 IVs to fit in level 20.

      🟡 Ultra League

      Dondozo is sort of viable in the Ultra League thanks it its massive bulk, making it the bulkiest Water type in this format.

      But, it is limited with lack of coverage moves. It is able to take down Fire types like Skeledirge, Talonflame, and Typhlosion, Ground types like Gliscor, Steelix, and Nidoqueen, Water types like Greninja, Blastoise, and Shadow Feraligatr, Shadow Scizor, and Shadow Drapion in the (1-1) shield scenario. ✅

      It would be capable of doing more had it got some coverage other than Outrage, which is a relatively expensive move in itself. It struggles as a lead with full shields up and is at its best with no shields, beating Dragons like Shadow Dragonite, Giratina Altered, Zygarde Complete, Guzzlord, and even Clefable, Dusknoir, Tentacruel, and Galarian Weezing, all of which are impressive wins added to its matchups.

      🟣 Master League

      Dondozo’s low ATK and lack of coverage make it unsuitable for the Master League.

      💎 The best PvP moves for Dondozo are Water Gun, Surf and Outrage.

      Pokédex information

      Paldea
      Pokédex Number#977
      Height12 m
      Weight220 kg
      RegionGeneration 9
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedNo
      Shiny releasedNo
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      Dondozo has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Dondozo family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Dondozo in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Dondozo Pokémon GODondozo
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Dondozo scaled to 3.708823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Dondozo scaled to 3.7794117647058822x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Dondozo scaled to 7.3088235294117645x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmDondozo scaled to 10.838235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Dondozo scaled to 12.602941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      5.88 m6 m12 m18 m21 m

      Dondozo's height ranges from 5.88 m to 21 m, with the average being 12 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.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Dondozo in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS5.88 m6 m
      19′03″19′08″
      XS6 m12 m
      19′08″39′04″
      M9 m15 m
      29′06″49′03″
      XL15 m18 m
      49′03″59′01″
      XXL18 m21 m
      59′01″68′11″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Dondozo CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Dondozo's has 3388 max CP (at Level 50). A Dondozo obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1633 CP to 1712 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2041 CP to 2140 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Dondozo can be found in the 1225 CP to 1284 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3388 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1225 CP - 1284 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1633 CP - 1712 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1633 CP - 1712 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      2041 CP - 2140 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Dondozo Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      142 CP2132 CP3223 CP
      4313 CP5404 CP6494 CP
      7585 CP8675 CP9766 CP
      10856 CP11942 CP121027 CP
      131113 CP141198 CP151284 CP
      161370 CP171455 CP181541 CP
      191626 CP201712 CP211798 CP
      221883 CP231969 CP242055 CP
      252140 CP262226 CP272311 CP
      282397 CP292483 CP302568 CP
      312611 CP322654 CP332697 CP
      342740 CP352782 CP362825 CP
      372868 CP382911 CP392954 CP
      402996 CP413034 CP423073 CP
      433111 CP443150 CP453189 CP
      463228 CP473268 CP483307 CP
      493347 CP503388 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Dondozo

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Dondozo's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Dondozo.

      Water Water

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Dondozo Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Dondozo Candy296 Dondozo Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Dondozo Candy10 Dondozo Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Dondozo Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Dondozo Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Dondozo Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Dondozo Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Dondozo Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Dondozo Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Dondozo Candy-

      Dondozo Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Dondozo 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 Dondozo in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Dondozo Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Dondozo Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Dondozo Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Dondozo Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Dondozo Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Dondozo Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Dondozo Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Dondozo Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Dondozo Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Dondozo Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Dondozo Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Dondozo Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Dondozo Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Dondozo Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Dondozo Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Dondozo Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Dondozo Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Dondozo Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Dondozo Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Dondozo Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Dondozo Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Dondozo Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Dondozo Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Dondozo Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Dondozo Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Dondozo Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Dondozo Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Dondozo Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Dondozo Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Dondozo Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Dondozo Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Dondozo Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Dondozo Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Dondozo Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Dondozo Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Dondozo Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Dondozo Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Dondozo Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Dondozo Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Dondozo Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Dondozo Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Dondozo Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Dondozo Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Dondozo Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Dondozo Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Dondozo Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Dondozo Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Dondozo Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Dondozo Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Dondozo Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Dondozo Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Dondozo Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Dondozo Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Dondozo Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Dondozo Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Dondozo Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Dondozo Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Dondozo Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Dondozo Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Dondozo Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Dondozo Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Dondozo Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Dondozo Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Dondozo Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Dondozo Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Dondozo Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Dondozo Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Dondozo Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Dondozo Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Dondozo Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Dondozo Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Dondozo Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Dondozo Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Dondozo Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Dondozo Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Dondozo Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Dondozo Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Dondozo Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Dondozo Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Dondozo Candy XL280,000304 Dondozo Candy10 Dondozo Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Dondozo Candy XL290,000304 Dondozo Candy20 Dondozo Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Dondozo Candy XL301,000304 Dondozo Candy30 Dondozo Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Dondozo Candy XL312,000304 Dondozo Candy40 Dondozo Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Dondozo Candy XL323,000304 Dondozo Candy52 Dondozo Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Dondozo Candy XL334,000304 Dondozo Candy64 Dondozo Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Dondozo Candy XL346,000304 Dondozo Candy76 Dondozo Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Dondozo Candy XL358,000304 Dondozo Candy88 Dondozo Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Dondozo Candy XL370,000304 Dondozo Candy103 Dondozo Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Dondozo Candy XL382,000304 Dondozo Candy118 Dondozo Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Dondozo Candy XL395,000304 Dondozo Candy133 Dondozo Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Dondozo Candy XL408,000304 Dondozo Candy148 Dondozo Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Dondozo Candy XL421,000304 Dondozo Candy165 Dondozo Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Dondozo Candy XL434,000304 Dondozo Candy182 Dondozo Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Dondozo Candy XL448,000304 Dondozo Candy199 Dondozo Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Dondozo Candy XL462,000304 Dondozo Candy216 Dondozo Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Dondozo Candy XL476,000304 Dondozo Candy236 Dondozo Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Dondozo Candy XL490,000304 Dondozo Candy256 Dondozo Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Dondozo Candy XL505,000304 Dondozo Candy276 Dondozo Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Dondozo Candy XL520,000304 Dondozo Candy296 Dondozo Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Dondozo

      Dondozo high resolution sprites

      Dondozo Pokédex entries

      Paldea
      VersionsPokédex entry
      ScarletThis Pokémon is a glutton, but it’s bad at getting food. It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey.
      VioletIt treats Tatsugiri like its boss and follows it loyally. Though powerful, Dondozo is apparently not very smart.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Dondozo’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Water-type Pokémon, Dondozo is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Dondozo in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Dondozo in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Surf. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.078 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 295.969.

      How does Dondozo perform in Raids?

      Dondozo's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Dondozo rank as a Water-type attacker?

      Dondozo's performance as a Water-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Dondozo?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Dondozo: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, and Primal Kyogre.

      What is Dondozo’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Dondozo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2996 CP and 3388 CP at Level 50.

      Can Dondozo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Dondozo cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

      Can Dondozo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Dondozo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.