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*Dragonite's name was first used in the 1995 game {{wp|EarthBound}}, before Pokémon was released. Its name was used in an item called the Bag of Dragonite. | *Dragonite's name was first used in the 1995 game {{wp|EarthBound}}, before Pokémon was released. Its name was used in an item called the Bag of Dragonite. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Appearance-wise, it is similar to {{wp|European dragon}}s. In regards to its friendly nature and high intelligence, it is closer to a ''lóng'', a traditional {{wp|Chinese dragon}} who brings good luck. | Appearance-wise, it is similar to {{wp|European dragon}}s or fairy dragons. In regards to its friendly nature and high intelligence, it is closer to a ''lóng'', a traditional {{wp|Chinese dragon}} who brings good luck. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Dragonite's name appears to be a combination of ''{{wp|dragon}}'' and ''{{wp|knight}},'' "ignite," or ''night''. It could also refer to ''draconite'', a mythical stone of dragons. Its Japanese name is a combination of 海 ''kai'', ocean, or 破壊 ''hakai'', destruction, and 竜 ''ryū'', dragon. | Dragonite's name appears to be a combination of ''{{wp|dragon}}'' and ''{{wp|knight}},'' "ignite," or ''night''. It could also refer to ''draconite'', a mythical stone of dragons. Its Japanese name is a combination of 海 ''kai'', ocean, or 破壊 ''hakai'', destruction, and 竜 ''ryū'', dragon. | ||