Best Mega Dragonite Recommended Counters and Tips (October 2026)

Mega Dragonite is a dual Dragon- and Flying-type Pokémon that possesses a harsh double-weakness to Ice-type attacks, alongside standard weaknesses to Dragon-, Fairy-, and Rock-type attacks.

Mega Dragonite will return to regular Mega Raids on Wednesday, October 14, at 6:00 a.m. local time. It will then be available daily (between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.) until Tuesday, October 20, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

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Mega Dragonite Recommended Counters

The following top-tier options deal massive super-effective damage to Mega Dragonite:

POKÉMON	RECOMMENDED MOVESET
*White Kyurem*	Ice Fang as a Fast Attack and Ice Burn as a Charged Attack
*Mega Mewtwo Y*	Psycho Cut as a Fast Attack and Ice Beam as a Charged Attack
*Black Kyurem*	Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Freeze Shock as a Charged Attack
*Shadow Mamoswine*	Powder Snow as a Fast Attack and Avalanche as a Charged Attack
*Mega Gardevoir*	Charm as a Fast Attack and Dazzling Gleam as a Charged Attack
*Mega Rayquaza*	Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Breaking Swipe as a Charged Attack
*Shadow Weavile*	Ice Shard as a Fast Attack and Avalanche as a Charged Attack
*Eternatus*	Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Dynamax Cannon as a Charged Attack
*Shadow Articuno*	Ice Shard as a Fast Attack and Triple Axel as a Charged Attack
*Mamoswine*	Powder Snow as a Fast Attack and Avalanche as a Charged Attack

Legendary, Shadow, and Mega options output incredible damage, but standard Ice alternatives will easily pull their weight due to the double-weakness. Remember that you can only use one Mega/Primal Pokémon per raid lobby.

Mega Dragonite Raid Boss Moveset

When battling Mega Dragonite, it may utilize any of these moves:

Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Dragon Breath, or Steel Wing
Charged Attacks: Outrage, Dragon Claw, Dragon Pulse, Draco Meteor, Hurricane, Superpower, Thunder Punch, Hyper Beam, or Outrage+

Resistances: Avoid bringing Bug-, Fighting-, Fire-, Water-, Grass-, or Ground-type attackers, as Mega Dragonite heavily resists these types.

Best Mega Dragonite Budget Counters

If you lack high-tier Shadow or Mega Pokémon, these accessible alternatives deliver strong, reliable damage:

Mamoswine with Powder Snow (Fast) and Avalanche (Charged).
Glaceon with Frost Breath (Fast) and Avalanche (Charged).
Weavile with Ice Shard (Fast) and Avalanche (Charged).
Darmanitan with Ice Fang (Fast) and Avalanche (Charged).
Hisuian Avalugg with Ice Fang (Fast) and Rock Slide (Charged).

Mega Dragonite Raid Tips

Lead with a matching Ice- or Dragon-type Mega Evolution (such as Mega Rayquaza or an Ice-boosted Mega) to maximize damage output for your team.
Match Fast and Charged move types on your attackers to leverage STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus) and super-effective multipliers.
Exploit weather boosts for optimal counters: Snow (Ice) or Windy (Dragon).

How Many Trainers are Needed?

Due to Mega Dragonite’s double-weakness to Ice, elite high-level trainers with top-tier optimized Ice counters can pull off a duo under optimal weather conditions. For most trainers using standard or budget counters, a group of 3 to 5 players ensures a smooth and secure victory.