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* In [[Generation VI]] onwards, the Dragon type is tied with the {{t|Ghost}} type for being the least resisted type, with both types being resisted by only one other type. | * In [[Generation VI]] onwards, the Dragon type is tied with the {{t|Ghost}} type for being the least resisted type, with both types being resisted by only one other type. | ||
** However, as of [[Generation IX]], the Dragon type is the only type no Pokémon can have a double resistance to, since Pokémon who are {{type|Dark}} and have the [[Ability]] {{a|Purifying Salt}} can gain a double resistance to Ghost-type moves. | ** However, as of [[Generation IX]], the Dragon type is the only type no Pokémon can have a double resistance to, since Pokémon who are {{type|Dark}} and have the [[Ability]] {{a|Purifying Salt}} can gain a double resistance to Ghost-type moves. | ||
* In [[Generation I]], there was no way to deal super effective Dragon-type damage, since the only Dragon-type move available at the time, {{m|Dragon Rage}}, always deals 40 HP of damage. There was also no way to get {{STAB}} from a Dragon-type move in Generation I for the same reason. | * In [[Generation I]], there was no way to deal super effective Dragon-type damage, since the only Dragon-type move available at the time, {{m|Dragon Rage}}, always deals 40 HP of damage. There was also no way to get {{STAB}} from a Dragon-type move in Generation I for the same reason. | ||
* In Generation I, no type resisted or was immune to the Dragon type, making it the only type to have ever had this distinction. However, there were no Dragon-type moves that utilized the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Super Effective Dragon type|standard damage formula]] in Generation I, making this a moot point. | * In Generation I, no type resisted or was immune to the Dragon type, making it the only type to have ever had this distinction. However, there were no Dragon-type moves that utilized the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Super Effective Dragon type|standard damage formula]] in Generation I, making this a moot point. | ||
* The Dragon type is the most common type for [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]], with only two of them not being part-Dragon type ({{p|Metagross}} and {{p|Tyranitar}}, although the latter has dragon-like characteristics and can learn Dragon-type moves). It is also the most common type among [[version mascot]]s, with nine Dragon-type Pokémon having served as mascots for ten games of the [[core series]]. | |||
* [[Sinnoh]] is the only region without a notable Dragon-type [[Type expert|specialist]]. | * [[Sinnoh]] is the only region without a notable Dragon-type [[Type expert|specialist]]. | ||
* In [[Generation III]], all Dragon-type moves were {{OBP|Cool|condition}} moves. | * In [[Generation III]], all Dragon-type moves were {{OBP|Cool|condition}} moves. | ||
* Dragon-type moves have the most [[held item]]s that boost their power: the [[Draco Plate]], [[Dragon Fang]], [[Dragon Gem]], all three [[Pokémon of Myth orbs]], and the [[Soul Dew]] (as of Generation VII). | * Dragon-type moves have the most [[held item]]s that boost their power: the [[Draco Plate]], [[Dragon Fang]], [[Dragon Gem]], all three [[Pokémon of Myth orbs]], and the [[Soul Dew]] (as of Generation VII). | ||
* The Dragon type resists all three of the traditional primary types of core series [[first partner Pokémon]]: {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}. In addition, it resists {{t|Electric}}, which was the type of the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] ({{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}}) in {{game|Yellow}}. | * The Dragon type resists all three of the traditional primary types of core series [[first partner Pokémon]]: {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}. In addition, it resists {{t|Electric}}, which was the type of the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] ({{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}}) in {{game|Yellow}}. | ||
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** are the only types that are weak to themselves. | ** are the only types that are weak to themselves. | ||
** have one type immune to them and one type resistant to them. | ** have one type immune to them and one type resistant to them. | ||
* | * The Dragon type is the only type to have all of its Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation IX]] obtainable in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], excluding [[Mega Evolution]]s. | ||
* The Dragon type and the idea of "dragons" are not the same in the [[Pokémon world]], as some Pokémon which are not Dragon-type sometimes are referred to as dragons. This idea is further supported by [[Lance]]'s [[Pokémon Masters EX]] dialogue, stating that not all dragons are Dragon-type Pokémon.<ref name=LanceMas>'''{{mas|Lance}}''': "This outfit shows off Gyarados's power as a dragon! What's that, you say? Gyarados isn't a Dragon-type Pokémon? Haha, not all dragons are Dragon-type Pokémon!" ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</ref> Some non-Dragon-type Pokémon which have been referred to as dragons include: | |||
** {{p|Charizard}}, in promotional materials and literature for the {{TCG|Dragon Majesty}} TCG expansion;<ref>'''{{TCG|Dragon Majesty}} promotional blurb''': "The Pokémon TCG: Dragon Majesty expansion brings a mighty horde of draconic Pokémon: Reshiram-GX, Salamence-GX, Dragonite-GX, and over a dozen more, including Charizard!"</ref> and in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. | |||
** {{p|Horsea}} and {{p|Seadra}}, by their {{pkmn|category}}. However, Seadra's evolution, {{p|Kingdra}}, is a Dragon-type. | |||
** {{p|Aerodactyl}}, by a man in the [[Pewter Museum of Science]]. | |||
** {{p|Gyarados}}, by the [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]];<ref>'''[[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]] entry for {{p|Gyarados}}''': "I suspect this Pokémon to be the true identity of a dragon written of in ancient texts, which claimed that it razed an entire village with white-hot beams from its maw." ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])</ref> and by {{mas|Lance}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].<ref name=LanceMas/> | |||
** {{p|Lugia}}, by a man in [[Ecruteak City]]. | |||
** {{p|Iron Jugulis}} (implicitly, being a robotic version of {{p|Hydreigon}}). | |||
** There is also a {{egg3|Dragon}}, which contains other draconic Pokémon that are not Dragon-type. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||