Dragon (type)
The Dragon type (Japanese: ドラゴンタイプ Dragon type) is one of the eighteen types. Dragon-type moves are super-effective against Dragon-type Pokémon, while Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Dragon-, Fairy-, and Ice-type moves.
Statistical averages
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Battle properties
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Generations II to V
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Generation VI onwards
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Characteristics
Defense
Many Dragon-type Pokémon are pseudo-legendary or Legendary Pokémon. Partly because of this, as of Generation VII, Dragon-type Pokémon have the highest average HP and base stat total of all types.
Offense
In addition to having the highest base HP of all Pokémon, Dragon-type Pokémon have the highest average Special Attack of all Pokémon. Dragon is tied with Ghost for being the least resisted type, and pairs well with Ground and Fire-type moves.
The Dragon type can only deal super-effective damage to itself, but only two types, the Fairy- and Steel-types, take reduced damage from it. As such, Dragon-type Pokémon rely on their high stats to do damage, with the type's lack of resistances and immunities allowing Dragon-type moves to deal a decent amount of damage in most situations.
When Misty Terrain is in the effect, the power of Dragon-type moves is decreased by 50% if the target is on the ground.
Contest properties
In Pokémon Contests, Dragon-type moves are typically Cool moves, but some may be Beautiful or Tough. None of them are Cute or Clever moves.
Pokémon
As of Generation IX, there are 75 Dragon-type Pokémon or 7.32% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Dragon-type in at least one of their forms, including Mega Evolutions and regional forms), causing it to tie with Fairy as the second rarest type among Pokémon after Ice and before Ghost.
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Half Dragon-type Pokémon
Primary Dragon-type Pokémon
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Moves
As of Generation IX, there are 29 Dragon-type moves, which make up about 3.024% of all moves (excluding those that are Dragon-type only under certain circumstances), making it the least common type among moves.
Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Dragon-type moves were special, but they may now also be physical depending on the move.
| Gen | Move | Category | Contest | Power | Accuracy | PP | Target | Description | |||||||||
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| VIII | Breaking Swipe | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats. | ||||||||||
| VII | Clanging Scales | Special | 110 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat is lowered after the attack. | ||||||||||
| VIII | Clangorous Soul | Status | — | —% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user boosts all its stats by using some of its own HP. | ||||||||||
| VII | Clangorous Soulblaze | Special | 185 | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Kommo-o, attacks the opposing Pokémon with full force. This move boosts the user’s stats. | ||||||||||
| VII | Core Enforcer | Special | 100 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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If the Pokémon damaged by this move have already used their moves that turn, this move eliminates the effects of those Pokémon's Abilities. | ||||||||||
| VII | Devastating Drake | Physical | — | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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The user materializes its aura using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. | ||||||||||
| VII | Devastating Drake | Special | — | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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The user materializes its aura using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. | ||||||||||
| IV | Draco Meteor | Special | Beautiful | 130 | 90% | 5 (max 8) |
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Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| II | Dragon Breath | Special | Cool | 60 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |||||||||
| III | Dragon Claw | Physical | Cool | 80 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage. | |||||||||
| III | Dragon Dance | Status | Cool | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats. | |||||||||
| VIII | Dragon Darts | Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user attacks twice using Dreepy. If there are two opposing Pokémon, this move hits each of them once. | ||||||||||
| VIII | Dragon Energy | Special | 150 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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Converting its life-force into power, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power. | ||||||||||
| VII | Dragon Hammer | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user uses its body like a hammer to attack the target and inflict damage. | ||||||||||
| IV | Dragon Pulse | Special | Beautiful | 85 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. | |||||||||
| I | Dragon Rage | Special | Cool | — | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage. | |||||||||
| IV | Dragon Rush | Physical | Tough | 100 | 75% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. | |||||||||
| V | Dragon Tail | Physical | Tough | 60 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. | |||||||||
| V | Dual Chop | Physical | Tough | 40 | 90% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row. | |||||||||
| VIII | Dynamax Cannon | Special | 100 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user condenses energy within its body and unleashes that energy from its core to inflict damage. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed.* | ||||||||||
| VIII | Eternabeam | Special | 160 | 90% | 5 (max 8) |
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This is Eternatus's most powerful attack in its original form. The user can't move on the next turn. | ||||||||||
| IX | Glaive Rush | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user throws its entire body into a reckless charge. Attacks from opposing Pokémon during the next turn cannot miss and will inflict double damage. | ||||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Depletion | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Dragon-type attack that Gigantamax Duraludon use. Reduces the PP of the last move used. | ||||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Depletion | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Dragon-type attack that Gigantamax Duraludon use. Reduces the PP of the last move used. | ||||||||||
| VIII | Max Wyrmwind | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Dragon-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Attack stat. | ||||||||||
| VIII | Max Wyrmwind | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Dragon-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Attack stat. | ||||||||||
| IX | Order Up | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user attacks with elegant poise. If the user has a Tatsugiri in its mouth, this move boosts one of the user's stats based on the Tatsugiri's form. | ||||||||||
| II | Outrage | Physical | Cool | 120 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. | |||||||||
| IV | Roar of Time | Special | Beautiful | 150 | 90% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can't move on the next turn. | |||||||||
| VIII | Scale Shot | Physical | 25 | 90% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat. | ||||||||||
| IV | Spacial Rend | Special | Beautiful | 100 | 95% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user tears the target along with the space around it. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |||||||||
| II | Twister | Special | Cool | 40 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch. | |||||||||
| All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left. | |||||||||||||||||
Abilities
Interacting with the Dragon type
A Pokémon with Protean or Libero will become a Dragon-type Pokémon if it uses a Dragon-type move. A Pokémon with Color Change, Imposter, RKS System, or Multitype will become a Dragon-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Dragon-type move, is sent out against a Dragon-type opponent, is holding a Dragon Memory, or is holding a Draco Plate or Dragonium Z.
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| VIII | Dragon's Maw | Powers up Dragon-type moves. |
| All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. | ||
Exclusive Abilities
Currently, no Abilities are exclusive to Dragon-type Pokémon. This does not include signature Abilities.
Items
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Adamant Orb | A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves when it is held. |
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Draco Plate | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. |
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Dragon Fang | An item to be held by a Pokémon. This hard and sharp fang boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. |
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Dragon Gem | A gem with a draconic essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Dragon-type move one time. |
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Dragon Memory | A memory disc that contains Dragon-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. |
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Dragonium Z | It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Dragon-type moves to Dragon-type Z-Moves. |
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Griseous Orb | A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves when it is held. |
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Haban Berry | If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Dragon-type attack. |
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Lustrous Orb | A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves when it is held. |
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Soul Dew | A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises the power of Dragon- and Psychic-type moves. |
| All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page. | ||
Cram-o-matic
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Dynamax Candy |
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Dynite Ore |
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Fossilized Drake |
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Notable Dragon-type Trainers
- Main article: Category:Dragon-type Trainers
| Gen | Trainer | Title | Location |
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| I |  Lance |
Elite FourRBYFRLGPE ChampionGSCHGSS |
Indigo Plateau |
| II |  Clair |
Gym Leader | Blackthorn Gym |
| III |  Drake |
Elite Four | Ever Grande City |
| V |  Drayden |
Gym LeaderBB2W2 | Opelucid GymBB2W2 |
| V |  Iris |
Gym LeaderW ChampionB2W2 |
Opelucid GymW Unova Pokémon LeagueB2W2 |
| VI |  Drasna |
Elite Four | Kalos Pokémon League |
| VI |  Zinnia |
Lorekeeper | Sky Pillar |
| VII |  Ryuki |
Pokémon Trainer | Kantonian GymUSUM |
| VIII |  Raihan |
Gym Leader | Hammerlocke Stadium |
| IX |  Hassel |
Elite Four | Paldea Pokémon League |
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In the TCG
- Main article: Dragon (TCG)
Introduced in the Dragon Vault set, previously many Pokémon in this set were listed as Colorless-types. Dragon-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to Dragon (pre-XY, Vivid Voltage onward) or Fairy (from XY to Cosmic Eclipse) with no resistances. Dragon-type Pokémon can be strong against other Dragon-types, and there are no types that resist them.
Trivia
- Bug is the only type that hasn't been paired with Dragon.
- Generation VIII introduced the most Dragon-type Pokémon of any generation, with eleven, while Generation II introduced the fewest Dragon-type Pokémon, with only one.
- Generation VIII introduced the most Dragon-type moves of any generation, with nine, while Generation VI introduced the fewest, with zero.
- The Dragon-type is the only type for which a move was not introduced in Generation VI. This is also the first instance of any generation not introducing a move for a type after that type's introduction.
- 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 called "dragons" or used by dragon masters. These Pokémon are Horsea and Seadra (by their classification), Aerodactyl (by a man in Pewter Museum), Gyarados and Charizard (by Lance, especially in Pokémon Masters, and by the Hisui Pokédex in the former's case), Lugia (by a man in Ecruteak City), Lapras, Aggron and Archeops (by Iris), and Iron Jugulis (implicitly, being a robotic version of Hydreigon). There is also a Dragon Egg Group which contains some other draconic Pokémon.
- Dragon is the most common type for pseudo-legendary Pokémon, with only two pseudo-legendary Pokémon not being part Dragon-type.
- In Generation I, there was no way to do super-effective Dragon-type damage, since the then-only Dragon-type attack, Dragon Rage, always deals 40 HP of damage.
- Also, for the same reason, there was no way to get STAB from a Dragon-type move in Generation I.
- 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 standard damage formula in Generation I, making this a moot point.
- It has never been possible for any Pokémon to have either a double weakness or a double resistance to Dragon.
- Sinnoh is the only region without a notable Dragon-type specialist.
- In Generation III, all Dragon-type moves were Cool moves.
- Dragon is the most common type to serve as version mascot, with nine Dragon-type Pokémon having served as mascots for ten games of the core series.
- Dragon-type moves have the most held items that boost their power: Draco Plate, Dragon Fang, Dragon Gem, all three creation trio 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: Grass, Fire, and Water. In addition, it resists Electric, which was the type of the player's starter in Pokémon Yellow.
- More Pokémon gain the Dragon type through Mega Evolution than any other type, with three.
- All Dragon-type moves are eligible to be used in Sky Battles.
- Dragon and Ghost share some qualities. They both:
- originally had three Pokémon in Generation I, then gained only one more in Generation II.
- are the only types that are weak to themselves.
- have one type immune to them and one type resistant to them.
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