#977 · Generation 9

Dondozo

water

Max CP (L40 / L50): 2,996 / 3,388
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,712 / 2,140
Research CP (L15): 1,284
Buddy distance: 5 km
2nd charged move: 75,000 dust · 75 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Keep

Dondozo earns its spot: A-tier Great League and A-tier Ultra League.

Battle roles

A
Great League#39 of 1146 · score 89.8
It is ranked #39 in Great League on PvPoke with Waterfall / Surf / Outrage.
A
Ultra League#26 of 844 · score 90.2
It is ranked #26 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Waterfall / Surf / Outrage.
C
Master League#107 of 406 · score 75.6
It is ranked #107 in Master League on PvPoke with Waterfall / Surf / Outrage.

Collection value

Nothing special: keep one for the Pokedex.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack176

Defense178

Stamina312

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

electric×1.6
grass×1.6

Resists

fire×0.625
ice×0.625
steel×0.625
water×0.625

Evolution line

Does not evolve.

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	A	#39 / 1146	89.8	Waterfall · Surf · Outrage Dondozo made a big splash at Worlds, outcompeting Milotic for a similar role. Its bulk makes up for its slower pacing and allows it to tank Grass coverage attacks. It's less flexible than other Water types, so it's better suited if you prefer playing for switch advantage.	L18.5 · 6/13/14
Ultra League	A	#26 / 844	90.2	Waterfall · Surf · Outrage Dondozo adds to the roster of bulky Water types. It hasn't seen widespread play yet, falling behind faster and more flexible picks.	L32 · 4/14/15
Master League	C	#107 / 406	75.6	Waterfall · Surf · Outrage	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	A	#41 / 689	92.2	Water Gun · Surf · Outrage
Master Premier	A	#12 / 274	88.7	Waterfall · Surf · Outrage	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
water	–	#73 / 282	10.1	296	Water Gun · Surf
dragon	–	#102 / 167	9.2	270	Waterfall · Outrage

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
WaterfallSTAB	water	13	+7	1.0s	13.0	11	+10	3 turns
Water GunSTAB	water	5	+5	0.5s	10.0	3	+3	1 turn

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Outrage	dragon	110	-50	4.0s	2.20	110	-60
SurfSTAB	water	60	-50	1.5s	1.20	75	-45
Hydro PumpSTAB	water	135	-100	3.5s	1.35	130	-75
LiquidationSTAB	water	70	-33	3.0s	2.12	70	-45	30% chance: -1 foe Def

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