Dragon Pokémon are certainly big players in Pokémon Go and have a large fan base. That's why we've put together this guide, in which we definitively list the best dragon Pokémon in Pokémon Go. However, we will say now that none of these entries is easy to get. Most are legendary, and the rest are stage two Pokémon that take a lot of work to evolve – but you're trainer, you were born for this.
If you're not after a dragon right now, that's cool. You can sit in the shadows with some dark Pokémon, or bring the heat with some of the best fire Pokémon. Then again, you might prefer to cool off with some ice Pokémon. No, wait, we know what you really want, because we're mind readers, just like these psychic Pokémon are. If you're particularly anti-dragon, you should check out our dragon Pokémon weakness guide.
These are the best dragon Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Salamence
- Fast attack: Dragon Tail
- Charged attack: Draco Meteor (Mega Salamence and standard) or Outrage (shadow Salamence)
Salamence is easily one of the best dragon-types out there, and it's one of just a few that has the prestigious honor of being on this list, given most entries hold the prestigious legendary status. Salamence is a tough Pokémon to get, but it's worth the effort due to its high damage output alone.
This gen 3 Pokémon is so cool in fact that we have a whole Pokémon Go Salamence guide for you to check out detailing how to catch one, evolve one, or mega evolve one.
Rayquaza
- Fast attack: Dragon Tail
- Charged attack: Breaking Swipe
We said it in our flying Pokémon guide, and we'll say it again here, Rayquaza is one of the best legendary Pokémon in the entire franchise, not just Pokémon Go. Whenever this beast makes an appearance, you should make it your mission to get it on your team, especially since it happens to be a fierce hybrid in Niantic's title, and is capable of complete devastation – your foes won't know what hit them.
To see how you can bring Rayquaza down from the sky, take a look at our flying Pokémon weakness guide.
Garchomp
- Fast attack: Dragon Tail
- Charged attack: Outrage
Another 'mon that's not legendary is Garchomp, but it's still a driving force when it comes to dragon Pokémon. Like Salamence, it takes work to get Garchomp, but this monster moves with surprising speed and can cause a lot of damage to your opponent. The fact you can also use ground attacks with this 'mon only adds to the power it has.
Oh, and as the gen 4 Pokémon is also partly a ground Pokémon, you might want to discover what the ground Pokémon weakness is.
Origin Forme Palkia
- Fast attack: Dragon Tail
- Charged attack: Spatial Rend
Here's another legendary 'mon, and what a powerhouse Palkia is. As a combination of the water and dragon-types, Palkia can use a unique combination of attacks that allows it to cause significant damage to the majority of 'mon types. In Pokémon Go, it's a hard hitter that's bound to cause a bit of panic for your rivals.
To get a better handle on the water half of Palkia, surf on over to our water Pokémon weakness guide.
Dragonite
- Fast attack: Dragon Tail
- Charged attack: Outrage
Dragonite is a pioneer when it comes to dragon Pokémon, so you make sure you give this magnificent creature the respect it deserves. As part of generation one, Dragonite really does have a strong fanbase, but it does take a significant amount of effort to add one to your team. Nonetheless, its great speed and attack capabilities mean you should probably try to get one.
To learn more about Pokémon's humble beginnings, check out our guide to the best gen 1 Pokémon.
Mega Latias
- Fast attack: Dragon Breath
- Charged attack: Psychic or Outrage
Both Mega Latias and Mega Latios are on this list because you really can't have one of these gen 3 Pokémon without the other. Mega Latias is a more defensively inclined 'mon of the two legendary dragons and can also be a psychic-type attacker when it needs to be, thanks to its dual typing.
Mega Latios
- Fast attack: Dragon Breath
- Charged attack: Psychic or Outrage
And here comes Mega Latios! If you're looking for that sweet dragon and psychic type combo with a bigger emphasis on attacking (at the expense of stamina) then Mega Latios is your best bet. If you're struggling to counter it in battle, check out our psychic Pokémon weakness guide.
Mega Sceptile
- Fast attack: Fury Cutter
- Charged attack: Breaking Swipe
You might be thinking to yourself, 'hey, isn't Sceptile a grass Pokémon?' Regular Sceptile is, yes, but Mega Sceptile gains the dragon type, making it a lot more flexible in battle. Sure, it's now quad-weak to ice, but you have a lot more options in battle with access to dragon-type moves as well as grass and bug-type moves.
Goodra
- Fast attack: Dragon Breath
- Charged attack: Draco Meteor
We know lists like this can drag on, but Goodra is the penultimate entry, and this is great content anyway if we do say so ourselves. This is the second pure dragon-type on this list, and Goodra happens to be a favorite at PT, but that's because Connor has an unhealthy obsession with Goomy. In Pokémon Go, Goodra has a lot to offer and can cause a lot of pain in the right hands.
Given Goodra's pure typing, our dragon Pokémon weakness guide will be your new best friend when it comes to taking it down.
Giratina
- Fast attack: Dragon Tail
- Charged attack: Dragon Pulse
Giratina is another favorite when it comes to legendary Pokémon, and it's not hard to see why. This beast can cause all sorts of problems for your enemy, and not just because it's a dragon-type, but because it also falls under the ghost category, and we all know how powerful those attacks can be. In Pokémon Go, you can create a powerful blend of attacks that allow this creature of legend to wipe the floor most 'mons that are foolish enough to cross it.
To have the best shot at beating Giratina, you need to know what the ghost Pokémon weakness is.
Drampa
- Fast attack: Dragon Breath
- Charged attack: Outrage
Okay, so, admittedly, Drampa isn't the strongest dragon Pokémon in Pokémon Go, not by a long shot. Pokémon Go Hub actually rates it 37th on its dragon tier list, but we wanted to give it a shout-out for its awesome lore.
Despite its lack of strength, Drampa will do anything to protect its friends from bullies, which is a truly noble reason to fight. Plus, as a normal/dragon combo, Drampa's a pretty unique 'mon to have on your team. Check out our normal Pokémon weakness guide to give yourself an edge in combat against this friendly face.
There you have it, the best dragon Pokémon in Pokémon Go. To see which dragons didn't make the cut, check out our full Pokédex.