Pokemon GO Druddigon raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Druddigon as it appears in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Druddigon as it appears in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Druddigon can be found as a 3-star raid boss in Pokemon GO on multiple occasions. Known for their quick temper and tough skin, Druddigon roams the wilderness stealing dens from other Pokemon. The Pokedex claims that it absorbs sunlight through its wings to keep its body warm. If it gets too cold, it cannot move. Aside from this, it is a very sturdy dragon and a great addition to any trainer's team.

With this in mind, it may seem intimidating for players to challenge themselves in a Raid Battle. Luckily, no battle is impossible, and with Druddigon being a three-star Raid Boss, it will be easier than most serious threats.


Druddigon weaknesses and resistances in Pokemon GO

Druddigon as it appears in Pokemon Generations (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Druddigon as it appears in Pokemon Generations (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Druddigon is a Dragon-type Pocket Monster. This makes it weak to the following types of attacks:

  • Ice
  • Fairy
  • Dragon

Druddigon also resists the following types of attacks:

  • Fire
  • Water
  • Electric
  • Grass

As a 3-star raid boss, Druddigon will have 18,607 CP and 3,600 HP. You will have 180 seconds to take it down. The critter has a base Attack of 213 and a Defense of 170. Its Fast Attack options are Bite and Dragon Tail, while Dragon Claw, Night Slash, and Hyper Beam are its Charged Attack options.


Best counters to Druddigon in Pokemon GO

The best counters to Druddigon in Pokemon GO are Fairy-types since they deal the maximum amount of damage while taking the minimum damage from its Dragon or Dark-type attacks. That said, you can easily get by using attackers of any type that deal super effective damage to this Pocket Monster, as this is only a 3-star raid.

Best Fairy-type counters to Drampa

  • Shadow Gardevoir and Dazzling Gleam
  • Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
  • Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
  • Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Recommended Megas

  • Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
  • Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Moonblast

Best Ice-type counters to Drampa

  • Shadow Mamoswine with Mud Slap and Avalanche
  • Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  • Shadow or regular Articuno with Frost Breath and Blizzard
  • Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate

Recommended Megas

  • Mega Glalie with Frost Breath and Avalanche
  • Mega Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Blizzard

Best Dragon-type counters to Drampa

  • Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Shadow Salamance with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Shadow Latios with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw

Recommended Megas

  • Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage

Druddigon catch CP and shiny availability in Pokemon GO

Druddigon in Pokemon GO can be encountered at 1,487 CP - 1,561 CP at level 20 without weather boosts. If the weather is Windy, the Pocket Monster will have 1,859 CP - 1,951 CP at level 25.

Players will also be happy to know that encounters with Shiny Druddigon in Pokemon GO are possible upon successfully beating the raid boss.


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