Dondozo
#977 (Paldea)
Best moveset for Dondozo
The best moves for Dondozo are Water Gun and Hydro Pump when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Waterfall and Hydro Pump deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
46.3DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
28DPS
Trainer Battles
3.3EPT
2.08DPE
Evolution
Dondozo currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Game images
Dondozo, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Dondozo is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Dondozo's best moveset is Water Gun & Hydro Pump and it has a Max CP of 3,388.
About
"This Pokémon is a glutton, but it’s bad at getting food. It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfall | 13 | 15.6 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidation | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Outrage | 110 | 2 | 2.2 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 1 | 1.62 |
| Surf | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
9.5 | 100% |
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
9.4 | 100% |
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
9.4 | 99% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
9.4 | 99% |
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Liquidation
28 DPS
|
8.9 | 94% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Liquidation
28 DPS
|
8.8 | 93% |
|
Waterfall
15.6 DPS
|
Outrage
27.5 DPS
|
8.7 | 92% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Outrage
27.5 DPS
|
8.5 | 90% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Dondozo?
Dondozo is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Dondozo is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Dondozo counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
176 |
| Defense |
|
178 |
| Stamina |
|
312 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 258 |
Size
| Height | 12 m |
| Weight | 220 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,284 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,712 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,568 |
|
Level 40 |
2,996 |
|
Level 50 |
3,388 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,140 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,782 |