Pokémon GO history · #0149
Dragonite in Pokémon GO.
Every recorded Dragonite raid run in Pokémon GO with its dates and tier, and when its Shiny arrived.
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Dratini family appeared on February 24, 2018.
- Dratini
- Shadow
- Dragonite by encounter; Mega Dragonite
- Dragonair by encounter
Raid history
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 to Oct 20, 2026 | MegaMega Dragonite | Regular rotation |
| Sep 6, 2026 | MegaMega Dragonite | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MegaMega Dragonite | Mega Ascension |
| Jul 28 to Jul 29, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 10 to Mar 16, 2026 | 3-star | Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event |
| Feb 28 to Mar 1, 2026 | Super MegaMega Dragonite | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Sep 9 to Sep 14, 2025 | 3-star | Pokémon Concierge Celebration Event |
| Jan 10 to Jan 19, 2025 | 3-starFashionable costume | Fashion Week |
| Nov 15 to Nov 19, 2023 | 3-starFashionable costume | Fashion Week 2023 |
| Jan 10 to Jan 18, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 20 to Nov 8, 2022 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 7 to Dec 13, 2021 | 3-star | Dragonspiral Descent |
| Dec 17, 2019 to Jan 7, 2020 | 4-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 23 to Oct 17, 2019 | 4-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 31 to Sep 2, 2019 | 4-star | Regular rotation |
| May 21 to May 29, 2019 | 4-star | Extraordinary Raid Week |
| Mar 28 to Apr 29, 2019 | 4-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 26 to Mar 1, 2019 | 4-star | Pokémon Day 2019 |
Common questions.
Can Dragonite be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes. The first Shiny in the Dratini family appeared in Pokémon GO on February 24, 2018.
When was Dragonite last a raid boss in Pokémon GO?
Dragonite was last in Mega raids (Mega Dragonite) from October 14, 2026 to October 20, 2026.
What kind of raids has Dragonite appeared in?
Dragonite has appeared in 4-star raids, first on February 26, 2019; 3-star raids, first on December 7, 2021; Super Mega raids, first on February 28, 2026; Mega raids, first on August 31, 2026.