What Is Mega Dragonite?
Mega Dragonite is a tough and cool Dragonite in Pokémon GO. When it Mega Evolves, this Dragonite takes in a new form and becomes even more powerful in Dragonite battles.
Trainers love Dragonite because it’s strong, fast, and cute. Now with Mega Evolution, it’s even better!
Mega Dragonite Release Date
Niantic has announced that Mega Dragonite will be released:
Release Date :- 🗓️August3️⃣, 2025
This date is for all major regions:
North America :- United States, Canada, Maxico.
South America :- Brazil, Argentina, Chile.
Europe :- United Kingdom. Germany, France, Spain, Italy.
It will appear during a special Mega Raid event that lasts for a full weekend.
How to Get Mega Dragonite
To get Mega Dragonite all the way and good, follow these steps:
Catch a regular Dragonite or evolve a Dragonair.
Collect Mega Energy by winning as many Mege Raids as possible.
Use this energy to Mega Evolve your Dragonite.
Ech Mega Evolution will cost around 200 Mega Energy the first time, then less energy the next time.
Mega Draginite States & CP
Here are the simple stats for Mega Dragonite:
Type :- Mega Dragonite’s type is Dragon/Flying.
Max CP :- Around 5,100
Attack :- Does a lot.
Defense :- Very Strong.
Best Movest :- Dragon Breath+Outrage.
Mega Dragonite is one of the strongest Mege Pokemon in the game!
Where Will Mega Dragonite Appear?
Mega Dragonite will be available at all Gym locations worldwide in Mege Raids.
- United States.
- Brazil.
- United Kingdom.
- Germany.
- France.
- Spain.
- Italy.
- Maxico.
- Canada.
Make sure you have a Remote Raid Pass if you want to fight from home.
How to Beat Mega Dragonite in Raids
To win Mega Dragonite raids, you’ll need to use as many strong Ice, Dragon, or Fairy type Pokemon as possible.
Best Counters :-
- Mamoswine (Ice)
- Gardevoir (Fairy)
- Salamence (Dragontail + Fury)
- Rayquaza (Dragon + Flying)
Bring friends with you and use Mega Pokemon to help each other.
Shiny Dragonite in the Event
During the Mega Draginite Weekend, you can find Shiny Dratini, Shiny Draginair, and maybe even Shiny Dragonite.
They’re rare, so don’t forget to use:
Lucky Eggs for XP
Incense for more Dreams
Star Fragments for extra Stardust
Mega Dragonite in PvP & Gym Battles
Mega Dragonite is great for:
- PvP battles (Master League)
- Team GO Rocket battles
- Gym defense and attacks
- Raiding boss battles
This dragon hits very hard and this dragon survives long battles. This could become the #1 Dragon type for many trainers.
Global Mega Dragonite Weekend, Event Schedule
🗓️ 3 to 4, 2025 (Saturday and Sunday)
🌍 Available in these time zones :-
USA / Canada :- 10 AM to 8 PM local time in your country.
Brazil / Argentina / Chile :- 10 AM to 8 PM local time in your country.
Europe (UK, Germany, etc.) :- 10 AM to 8 PM local time in your country.
💡 Tip :- Play during the first few hours when raids are most intense.
Mega Dragonite Bonuses and Rewards
During this event, players will receive these rewards :-
2x XP for Mega Raids
🎁 More Dratini in the Wild
🎁 Special research to unlock free Mega Energy
🎁 Limited time Field Research Tasks
🎁 Free avatar items in the shop
Best Moveset for Mega Dragonite
To make Mega Dragonite very powerful, teach it:
🔥Fast Move :- Dragon Breath.
⚡Charged Move :- Fury.
💡Optional :- Hurricane (Flying)
Use TMs if you want to easily change its moves.
Will Mega Dragonite Stay After the Event?
After the event :-
You can still Mega Evolve your Dragonite.
You can collect a lot of Mege Energy by walking your Dragonite.
It may return to Mega Reds after 2025 or 2026. So be sure to unlock it this weekend!
Trainer Tips for Mega Dragonite Weekend
🟢 Stock up on :-
- Raid passes.
- Remote raid passes.
- Golden Rise Berries
- Max Potions and Revives
Join local Discard or Facebook raid groups for help.
Make sure your internet is working properly on the day of the event.
Countries Where Players Are Most Excited
💬 Pokemon GO communities in the following countries are buzzing with excitement:
- US players are orgnizing local raids.
- Brazilian players are trending #MegaDragonite on Twitter.
- UK group are hosting large meetups.
- Germany and France fans are creating YouTube guides.
- Italy is preparing for night raids.
- Spain in planning walking raids in parks.
Can You Trade Mega Dragonite?
You can’t trade Mega Dragonite yourself.
But you can trade Dratini ir Dragonite to help your friends evolve and unlock Mega Evolution later.
Tip :- Trade during Lucky Friend to save Stardust!
Mega Dragonite Vs, Other Mega Dragons
Let’s compare Mega Dragonite with other Mega Pokemon:
Pokémon |
Max CP |
Type |
Strong In |
| Mega Dragonite | 5100 | Dragon/Flying | PvP & Raids |
| Mega Salamence | 5400 | Dragon/Flying | Great in Raids |
| Mega Latios | 5500 | Dragon/Psychic | Raid DPS |
Mega Dragonite may not be the strongest on paper, but Mega Dragonite is a favorite for many due to its beautiful appearance and fast attacks.
What’s Next After Mega Dragonite?
Rumor has it that Mega Garchomp and Mega Hydrogen could be next.
Watch out for:
- New Mega Evolutions
- Ultra Unlock Events
- Potential Mega Legendaries.
Final Thoughts
Mega Dragonite is one of the most exciting and delicious Pokemon GO releaseof the year. Whether you’re in the in the US, Brazil, UK, or Europe get ready for run raids, shiny hunts, and powerful battles.
This ia a must have for any serious trainer. Dont miss it!
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