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* The Dragon type and the idea of "dragons" aren't 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>'''{{mas|Lance}} ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})''': "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!"</ref> Some non-Dragon-type Pokémon which have been referred to as dragons include: | * The Dragon type and the idea of "dragons" aren't 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>'''{{mas|Lance}} ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})''': "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!"</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 and in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. | ** {{p|Charizard}}, in promotional materials and literature for the {{TCG|Dragon Majesty}} TCG expansion and in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. | ||
** {{p|Horsea}} and {{p|Seadra}}, by their {{pkmn|category}}. However, Seadra's evolution, Kingdra, is a Dragon-type. | ** {{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|Aerodactyl}}, by a man in the [[Pewter Museum of Science]]. | ||
** {{p|Gyarados}}, by the [[ | ** {{p|Gyarados}}, by the [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]]; and by {{mas|Lance}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. | ||
** {{p|Lugia}}, by a man in [[Ecruteak City]]. | ** {{p|Lugia}}, by a man in [[Ecruteak City]]. | ||
** {{p|Iron Jugulis}} (implicitly, being a robotic version of {{p|Hydreigon}}). | ** {{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. | ** There is also a {{egg3|Dragon}}, which contains other draconic Pokémon that are not Dragon-type. | ||
* | * This is the most common type for [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]], with only two of them, {{p|Metagross}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} (although the latter has dragon-like characteristics and can learn Dragon-type moves), not being part Dragon-type. | ||
* 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. | ||
* [[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. | ||
* | * This is the most common type among [[version mascot]]s, with nine Dragon-type Pokémon having served as mascots for ten games of the [[core series]]. | ||
* 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 [[starter Pokémon]]: {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}. In addition, it resists {{t|Electric}}, which was the type of the player's {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|game|starter Pokémon}} in {{game|Yellow}}. | * The Dragon type resists all three of the traditional primary types of core series [[starter Pokémon]]: {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}. In addition, it resists {{t|Electric}}, which was the type of the player's {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|game|starter Pokémon}} 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. | ||
* | * This 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. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||