Shadow Dragonair
Attack
Defense
Stamina
Best Movesets
Analysis
Dragonair isn't a great Pokemon now per-say, but it will be when it evolves!
Before evolving, check its IVs. If it has low attack but high defense/HP and has a CP that is 1500 or under, maybe think about keeping it and using it in PvP? Dragonair is pretty good in the Go Battle League.
Offense
- Dragon Breath performs better than Iron Tail on offense.
- Dragon Pulse pairs well with Dragon Breath and also benefits from STAB.
- Aqua Tail and Wrap offer quick damage with slightly less energy cost, but are inferior otherwise.
- Body Slam is in the same boat, and can't deal Super Effective Damage.
Defense
- Iron Tail has way more base power and is more suitable for defense.
- Aqua Tail has the earliest damage window and can be used frequently.
- Wrap is easier to dodge but performs almost the same as Aqua Tail.
- Body Slam performs closely with the above, and is a good alternative.
- Dragon Pulse hits hard, but is easy to dodge and might not even be used before Dragonair faints.
Dragon Breath is the best fast move on Dragonair, featuring superior DPT (Damage Per Turn), EPT (Energy Per Turn), and also benefiting from STAB.
Aqua Tail is almost always preferred on Dragonair since it is among the lowest energy-demanding charge moves. Body Slam is now a strong option for dealing solid neutral damage, and its low energy cost allows it to be spammed frequently. This makes Wrap redundant. Dragon Pulse has an unexciting 1.5 DPE (Damage Per Energy) and costs 60 energy to use, but if unshielded can KO opposing Dragon-types or severely injure most other Pokemon in Great League.
Dragonair has a spammy moveset and a good defensive typing that can genuinely make it a pain to take down. It can be walled out by a few strong Pokemon in the tier, but it can still work out well if played to its strengths.
