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Dondozo

DondozoWater
  • rain
Dondozo is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Dondozo is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,996 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Waterfall / Surf. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is 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 & Meta Analysis

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Dondozo PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

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.

Dondozo PvP 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.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#4
WaterWater-type
#73
Great LeagueGreat League
#50
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#26
Master LeagueMaster League
#109

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%

Dondozo best moveset

Moves

Waterfall + Surf

Water
WaterWaterfall
WaterSurf
Dondozo's best Water-type moveset is Waterfall / Surf, with 10.71 DPS and 355.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Dondozo ranks #73 (C Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWaterfallWaterSurf9.9810.71355.1
2.WaterWater GunWaterSurf9.9610.69354.4
3.WaterWater GunWaterHydro Pump9.8410.56350.2
4.WaterWaterfallWaterHydro Pump9.8110.53349.1
5.WaterWaterfallWaterLiquidation9.4910.18337.6
6.WaterWater GunWaterLiquidation9.4010.09334.7
7.WaterWaterfallDragonOutrage9.119.78324.2
8.WaterWater GunDragonOutrage8.979.63319.2
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Fast Attacks

  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    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 ↗
  • WaterWaterfall1371.0s
    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

  • DragonOutrage110504.0s
    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 Pump1351003.5s
    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 ↗
  • WaterSurf60501.5s
    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 ↗
  • WaterLiquidation70333.0s
    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 charged 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 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 Dondozo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Dondozo CP Chart

CP Chart

Dondozo reaches a maximum of 2,996 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,633–1,712 CP, rising to 2,041–2,140 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,225–1,284 CP.

Max CPMax CP2996 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 guaranteed 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. CP Calculator

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

Pokédex information

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

Evolution Chart

Dondozo has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

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 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
  • 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.

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.

Power-Up Calculator

Dondozo family

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

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Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
DondozoDondozoDondozoScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmDondozoDondozo
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

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Dondozo

Dondozo high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Dondozo. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Dondozo Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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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 Waterfall and Surf. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.707 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 355.065.

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 is a C-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #73. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Dondozo?

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

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 can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Dondozo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Dondozo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.