Bagon
#371 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Bagon
The best moves for Bagon are Bite and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Bagon family. Bagon evolves into Shelgon which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Salamence costing 100 Candy.
Evolving Mega Salamence costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every other time.
Bagon Raid Guide
Bagon has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Bagon, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Bagon is a Dragon Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves. Bagon's strongest moveset is Bite & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,156. Bagon evolves into Shelgon.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 134 | |
| Defense | 93 | |
| Stamina | 128 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
495 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
660 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
991 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,156 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 826 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,073 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 42.1 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Bagon
The best moves for Bagon are Bite and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Ember | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 70 | -22.7 | 31.8 |
| Twister | 45 | -11.8 | 19.3 |
| Crunch | 70 | -10.3 | 21.9 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Bagon?
Bagon is a Dragon type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Bagon are:
- Kyurem (Black),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Palkia,
- Rayquaza,
- Salamence.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyurem (Black) | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 99% |
| Kyurem (Black) | Dragon Tail | Blizzard | 98% |
| Palkia | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 93% |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 92% |
| Salamence | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 92% |
| Kyurem (White) | Dragon Breath | Blizzard | 91% |
| Salamence | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 90% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Snarl | Play Rough | 88% |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Breaking Swipe | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Bagon
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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