Dragonite (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Dragonite
Dragon Pokémon
カイリュー
Kairyu
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Dragonite



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dragon Flying
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Abilities
Inner Focus Cacophony
Cacophony
Multiscale
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 and Dragon
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
7'03" 2.2 m
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Weight
463.0 lbs. 210.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
218
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
270
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Dragonite
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HP
3
Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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Speed
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
35
External Links

Dragonite (Japanese: カイリュー Kairyu) is a dual-type Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Dragonair starting at level 55. It is the final form of Dratini.

Biology

 
The skeleton of a Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures

Dragonite is a draconic, bipedal reptilian Pokémon with light orange skin. It has large, grayish-green eyes and a round snout with small nostrils. A pair of long, thin antennae sprout from the top of its head with a small horn set between them. Its striated underbelly is cream-colored and extends from its neck to the tip of its long, tapering tail. It has thick arms and legs ending in three claws each. The leg joints are well defined, while its arms have a smooth, rounded appearance. Dragonite's wings are small relative to its body with teal wing membranes.

Despite its bulky build, Dragonite is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound, being able to circle the globe in sixteen hours. A kindhearted Pokémon with human-like intelligence, Dragonite shows signs of altruism: it is said to save humans from drowning and lead lost or foundering ships to safety. As demonstrated in Great Bowls of Fire!, however, it will go on an uncontrollable, destructive rampage if its environment is threatened. Dragonite will usually calm down and be satisfied after smashing down anything that has angered it to smithereens. It is known to engage in fierce battles with Kingdra whenever they meet. Dragonite has been referred to as the "sea guardian" and the "Sea Incarnate"; as such, there are many ships with figureheads decorated with Dragonite's look. Drayden stated in Thrash of the Titans! that Dragonite's power is capable of affecting the weather.

Dragonite is very rare in the wild, typically living near the sea. Some claim that there is an island somewhere in the ocean that only Dragonite inhabit.

In Generation II, Dragonite and its pre-evolved forms were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Outrage, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

Evolution

Dragonite evolves from Dragonair and is the final form of Dratini.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Dratini
 Dragon 

 
First evolution
Dragonair
 Dragon 

 
Second evolution
Dragonite
 Dragon  Flying 



In the anime

Main series

 
Dragonite in the anime
 
The giant Dragonite shown in Mystery at the Lighthouse

Major appearances

Drake's Dragonite

In Hello, Pummelo! and Enter the Dragonite, Drake has a Dragonite, which he used in a Full Battle against Ash at the Pummelo Stadium.

Lance's Dragonite

In Rage of Innocence, Lance used a Dragonite to defeat the Red Gyarados. In The Scuffle of Legends, it helped stop the feuding of Groudon and Kyogre.

Iris's Dragonite

In Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!, Iris caught a male Dragonite. He had a notably hostile personality and was initially difficult for Iris to train.

Ash's Dragonite

Ash caught a newly evolved Dragonite in A Test in Paradise! who became a core member of his team throughout Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Other

Dragonite debuted as an unknown giant Pokémon in Mystery at the Lighthouse. In the episode, Bill was deeply fascinated by it.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Dragonite delivered an invitation to Ash and his friends from Mewtwo to come to New Island.

In Fangs For Nothin' and Great Bowls of Fire, a female Dragonite living in the Dragon Holy Land used to belong to the former Blackthorn Gym Gym Leader, but it had become a wild Pokémon following her Trainer's passing. Clair was later revealed to have caught Dragonite sometime before A Pokémon of a Different Color!.

In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, Professor Oak used a Dragonite to battle the Mirage Mewtwo created by Dr. Yung. Despite working alongside Misty's Gyarados, May's Combusken, and Ash's Pikachu, as well as Dragonite's own immense power, they were all defeated.

In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Provo's Dragonite competed in the Squallville PokéRinger. They went up against Paul; Dragonite battled and lost to Honchkrow after the latter was able to land a critical hit with Sky Attack due to its Super Luck Ability.

In A Test in Paradise!, multiple Dragonite were living on Dragonite Island. One of them was targeted by Team Rocket, but their plan to capture it was thwarted by the Dragonair that would evolve into Ash's Dragonite.

Minor appearances

A Dragonite appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Illusion Confusion!, a group of Haunter and Gengar created an illusory Dragonite.

A Dragonite appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Imitation Confrontation.

A Dragonite appeared in a fantasy in Control Freak!.

A Coordinator's Dragonite appeared in Deceit and Assist.

In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Dragonite competed in the Ever Grande Conference.

A Dragonite appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!, under the ownership of Palmer.

In A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!, a Dragonite skeleton was an exhibit in the Nacrene City Museum.

In Coming Back Into The Cold!, a Dragonite skeleton was an exhibit in the Ambrette Town laboratory.

In A Showcase Debut!, a Performer's Dragonite competed in the Coumarine City Showcase.

In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Dragonite challenged Hoopa in the past but was easily defeated.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP111 Dragonite Ash's Pokédex Dragonite, the Dragon Pokémon. This extremely rare and highly intelligent type is able to fly faster than any known Pokémon.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW089 Dragonite Dawn's Pokédex Dragonite, the Dragon Pokémon. Dragonite is said to live in the sea. With its small wings and large body, it can fly faster than the speed of sound.

Pokémon Origins

 
Dragonite in Pokémon Origins

Major appearances

Lance's Dragonite

In File 4: Charizard, Lance's Dragonite fought Red's Lapras and lost.

Minor appearances

A Dragonite briefly appeared in File 3: Giovanni, as part of the explanation of the Master Ball's capabilities.

Pokémon Generations

Lance's Dragonite

In The Challenger, Lance's Dragonite fought Blue's Blastoise but lost off-screen, allowing Blue to become the new Champion. In The Lake of Rage, it helped Lance infiltrate the Team Rocket HQ. Dragonite defeated Petrel and destroyed Team Rocket's radio wave generator, rescuing a group of harnessed Electrode in the process.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Lance's Dragonite

Lance's Dragonite appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Cynthia's Garchomp and Steven's Metagross, it battled Cheren's Stoutland, Misty's Starmie, and Korrina's Lucario.

GOTCHA!

 
Dragonite in Pokémon Evolutions

Lance's Dragonite

A Dragonite briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Lance.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Dragonite appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Palmer. It was used as his second Pokémon in his Battle Tower battle against Barry and his Staraptor, being swiftly defeated by Aerial Ace.

In the manga

 
Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

A Dragonite appeared in The Dragonite's Imperial Wrath.

Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!

A Dragonite appeared as a card played by Hiroshi.

Movie adaptations

Main article: Iris's Dragonite

A Dragonite appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back!.

Iris's Dragonite appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

A Dragonite appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Drake's Dragonite

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Drake's Dragonite was the last opponent Ash's team faced. It defeated Squirtle and Charizard, and was eventually defeated by Pikachu.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Ash's Dragonite

Ash's Dragonite debuted in Caring for a Mystery!.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article: Lance's Dragonite

Lance owns a Dragonite, which first appeared in JBA4.

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King

A Dragonite appeared in LDK1.

A Dragonite appeared in LDK2.

A Dragonite appeared in LDK3.

A Dragonite appeared in LDK4.

A Dragonite appeared in LDK5.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Lance's Dragonite

A wild Dragonite debuted in What a Dragonite, where Red searched for an HM03, containing the move Surf, knowing that his rival Blue had obtained it already. Dragonite confronted and battled Red, during which it showed great resilience by taking Pika's electric attacks to no effect, and withstanding a Double-Edge from Snor. However, it was eventually beaten when Misty arrived with her Gyarados, Gyara. Gyara then was traded for Red's Krabby, as Dragonite destroyed the HM and it was the only Pokémon which knew the move.

Two years later, Lance, leader of the Elite Four, is shown to have an even stronger Dragonite, one whose hide is so thick that it was able to stay in a vat of molten lava for an extended period of time, and none of Yellow's weak attacks had any effect. It was very devoted to Lance's cause of exterminating the human race in order to provide good habitats for Pokémon. It first appeared in Extricated from Exeggutor.

Lance has another Dragonite, which was used to order his Dragon-type army that were used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. It first appeared in Playing Horsea.

In the Dragon's Den, three Dragonite appeared rising out of the water but did not attack Clair. Instead, they make way for her peacefully before Suicune appears and attacks in Debonaire Dragonair.

A Dragonite appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Ultima has a Dragonite, which first appeared in Old Ultima Puts Them to the Test.

Argenta's Dragonite was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Hall in Dealing with Dragonite.

A Dragonite appeared in a flashback in One Way or Another.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Jun has a Dragonite, which he uses it as a mode of transportation in (Violent) Earthquake! Cyrus's Consuming Ambition.

Palmer has a Dragonite, which is his only known Pokémon. It was used to battle Hareta's Empoleon in Look for Giratina!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Ken owns a Dragonite, which first appeared in GDZ16.

Pokémon Horizon

A Dragonite appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon.

A Dragonite appeared in a fantasy in Traveling Trainer Tokio.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Lance's Dragonite

Lance has a Dragonite, which first appeared in Space Havoc!!.

Two Dragonite appeared in The Final Battle!!, where they were revealed to be the parents of Lance's Dragonite.

Red caught a Dragonite prior to Red VS Green?!.

A Dragonite appeared in Good-Bye, Pikachu?!, where it evolved from a Dragonair after Clefairy pulled its tail.

Pokémon Zensho

Main article: Lance's Dragonite

Satoshi faced off against a Dragonite belonging to Lance.

In the TCG

Main article: Dragonite (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Dragonite appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage of the Wii U version when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber.

Trophy information

NA: Dragonite are known for their helpfulness toward people at sea, searching for drowning sailors or leading lost ships back to shore. This is probably why so many are quick to praise Dragonite for their kindness! In battle, though, Dragonite uses its strong body combined with quick moves. Don't worry - win or lose, it'll be friendly when the battle is over.

PAL: A benevolent Pokémon said to search the ocean for drowning swimmers and guide damaged ships to shore. Because of this, many people venerate Dragonite as a guardian of the sea. In battle, on the other hand, it's a fearsome foe, soaring rapidly through the air to deliver incredible attacks. Let's be thankful it's usually friendly.

 
Unused model for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Dragonite appears as a Spirit. It also had an unused model for a Poké Ball summon.

 
Dragonite in Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Dragonite (UNITE)

Dragonite is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged all-rounder that starts as Dratini and evolves into Dragonair at level 5, which evolves into Dragonite at level 8.

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Ranger: After the sixth mission, it is possible to use the Dragonite Bus. The Dragonite must be captured once but afterwards it will fly the player to any of the Ranger bases.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#149
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Blue
Yellow It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor.
Stadium Has intelligence on par with people. This "sea guardian" is said to be capable of flying around the globe in about 16 hours.
Generation II Johto
#243
Gold It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
Silver This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
Crystal It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there.
Stadium 2 It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#149
Ruby Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just sixteen hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land.
Sapphire
Emerald It can circle the globe in just 16 hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land.
FireRed It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
LeafGreen Very few people ever see this Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#248
Diamond It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
SoulSilver This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
White
Black 2 It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #147
Hoenn
#—
X It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
Y It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Omega Ruby Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just 16 hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
SM: #283
Alola
USUM: #381
Kanto
#149
Sun This Pokémon saved a shipwrecked man, taking him to a remote island—a paradise occupied solely by Dragonite.
Moon Incur the wrath of this normally calm Pokémon at your peril, because it will smash everything to smithereens before it's satisfied.
Ultra Sun It flies over raging seas as if they were nothing. Observing this, a ship's captain dubbed this Pokémon “the sea incarnate.”
Ultra Moon You'll often hear tales of this kindhearted Pokémon rescuing people or Pokémon that are drowning.
Let's Go Pikachu It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, these are only rumors.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
Crown Tundra #196
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword It's a kindhearted Pokémon. If it spots a drowning person or Pokémon, Dragonite simply must help them.
Shield This Pokémon is known as the Sea Incarnate. Figureheads that resemble Dragonite decorate the bows of many ships.
Brilliant Diamond It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides wrecked ships to shore.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#349
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there.
Violet It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.


   
Dragonite in the Alola Pokédex Dragonite in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Dragonair
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Dragonair
Yellow
Evolve Dragonair
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Dragonair
Crystal
Evolve Dragonair
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Dragonair
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Gateon Port (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Dragonair
Platinum
Evolve Dragonair
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Dragonair
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water)
Black 2 White 2
Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water)
Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)*
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Dragonair
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Ballimere Lake (Wanderer)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Dragonair
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
North Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake
North Province: Area Two (Steel Tera Type)
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Valley
Pinball
Evolve Dragonair
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Phobos Jet, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Dragonair
Ranger
Ringtown
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Evolve Dragonair
MD Sky
Evolve Dragonair
Rumble
Windy Prairie (Normal Mode S)
MD Stormy MD Light
Evolve Dragonair*
PokéPark Wii
Flower Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: World Axle - B2F
Conquest
Evolve Dragonair
Rumble U
Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert (Reward)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Infinite Ruins: Stage 3
Rumble World
Distortion Land: Breezy Grasslands (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 10: Stage 03
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Lugia Sea, Zygarde Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Grand Sea (10F, 15F, 20F, 25F)
Fainted Pokémon: Far-Off Sea
Strong Foe: Mt. Thunder (3F-12F) 
Generation IX
Sleep
Lapis Lakeside (from Master 6)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Nacht Carnival: Stage 540
Expert Stage: Stage EX10
Masters EX
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Lance & Dragonite
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & DragonairEgg
UNITE
Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Journey Across America Dragonite English United States 70 February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG Party of the Decade Dragonite English United States 70 August 8, 2006
DP Strongest Dragonite Japanese Japan 50 January 15 to February 14, 2008
DP Toys "R" Us Dragonite English United States and Puerto Rico 50 November 8 to 9, 2008
B2W2 Strongest Class Single Battle Dragonite Japanese Japan 100 September 15 to October 28, 2012
B2W2 Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Dragonite Korean South Korea 100 February 24 to May 5, 2013
BWB2W2 Pokémon Game Show Lance's Dragonite Japanese Japan 50 August 17 to 18, 2013
ORAS June 2015 Dragonite American region Online 55 May 9 to October 12, 2015
ORAS Lance's Dragonite Japanese region Online 62 March 15 to April 27, 2016
ORAS Lance's Dragonite American region Online 62 March 15 to April 27, 2016
ORAS Lance's Dragonite PAL region Online 62 March 15 to April 27, 2016
ORAS Lance's Dragonite Korean region Online 62 March 15 to April 27, 2016
ORAS Lance's Dragonite Taiwanese region Online 62 March 15 to April 27, 2016
SwSh Ash's Dragonite All Online 80 August 26 to September 8, 2022
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Global Link Dragonite Japanese PGL 55 March 14 to 25, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Dragonite English PGL 55 April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Dragonite French PGL 55 April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Dragonite German PGL 55 April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Dragonite Italian PGL 55 April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Dragonite Spanish PGL 55 April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Dragonite Korean PGL 55 April 5 to May 14, 2013

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Yellow
  Antidote (100%)
Black White
Black 2 White 2
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Sword Shield

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
91
151 - 198 292 - 386
134
125 - 204 245 - 403
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Power
5/5 ★★★★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
17/22 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
011 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5
011 Roost Flying Status 0000 00——% 5
011 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15
011 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15
011 Wrap Normal Physical 01515 09090% 20
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20
011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 09090% 20
Evo.Evo. Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10
1515 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 09090% 10
2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
2525 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
3333 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10
3939 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10
4141 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10
4646 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00——% 25
5353 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
6262 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00——% 20
8080 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dragonite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM011  TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM012  TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM022  TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM024  TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034  TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM040  TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
TM043  TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM044  TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM052  TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM058  TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM065  TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067  TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068  TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069  TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM075  TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM077  TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM078  TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM080  TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM082  TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM089  TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM097  TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM100  TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM113  TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM115  TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM118  TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM122  TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM123  TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM124  TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126  TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM135  TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM142  TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143  TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156  TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM158  TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM160  TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166  TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM169  TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM174  TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM192  TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM193  TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM200  TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20
TM222  TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TM226  TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Dragonite
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By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20
Dragon Breath Dragon Special 60 100% 20
Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5
Mist Ice Status —% 30
Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dratini
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dratini
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dratini
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By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dragonite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Wild Tera Pokémon Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Wild Tera Pokémon Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10
Wild Tera Pokémon Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Dragonite can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dragonite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Whirlwind  Normal  Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution
Great Bowls of Fire!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Mystic Lake
Phrases
51%-100% HP I fly, but I'm still considered a guardian of the sea.
26%-50% HP My HP's getting down to half.
1%-25% HP I can't keep up... There's no strength left...
Level up Yes! I've leveled up! Let me work even harder for you!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Go to find with Petilil
Connected to: Bayleef, Sneasel, Leafeon, Petilil
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal Let's work together!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm in pain, but I can still take it.
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Flying
Poké Assist:  
Flying
Field move: None
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry R-038
Dragonite transports Rangers from town to town if they are deemed to be worthy.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 58
Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Dragonite guards the Flower Zone. He's a warmhearted yet mighty Pokémon. And he's truly an expert at Salamence's Air Ace.
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: ★★★★ Move: Dragon Rush
Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus
Ability 2: Confidence
Ability 3: Last Bastion
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★★
Evolves from Dragonair when its Attack is 132 or higher
Range: 2 Perfect Links: Kagetsuna, Kitsuno, Nagahide, and Yasumasa
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Power of Six
Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Dragon
  Attack Power: 80 - 130   10

#119
 

Dancing Dragons
Increases damage done by any Dragon types in the combo.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 209 Base Attack: 263 Base Defense: 198
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail*, Steel Wing, Dragon Breath*
Charged Attacks: Hurricane*, Hyper Beam, Outrage*, Dragon Claw*, Superpower*, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse×, Frustration , Return ,


Costumes in Pokémon GO
 
Fashionable costume

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Dratini
 Dragon 
 
Level 30
 
First evolution
Dragonair
 Dragon 
 
Level 55
 
Second evolution
Dragonite
 Dragon  Flying 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Dragonite images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Dragonite resembles Japanese dragons, European dragons, or fairy dragons. Its description as the "guardian of the sea" may also suggest it has elements similar to the Chinese dragon.

Name origin

Dragonite may be a combination of dragon and knight, night, or draconite (a mythical stone said to be found in the heads of dragons and are pyramidal in shape, similar to Dragonite's horn).

Kairyu may be from 海竜 kairyū (sea dragon). It may also involve 怪獣 kaijū (monster), 快 kai (cheerful), and 破壊 hakai (destruction).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese カイリュー Kairyu From 海竜 kairyū and possibly 怪獣 kaijū, kai, or 破壊 hakai
  French Dracolosse From Draco and colosse
  Spanish Dragonite Same as English name
  German Dragoran From dragon and randalieren
  Italian Dragonite Same as English name
  Korean 망나뇽 Mangnanyong From 망망대해 (茫茫大海) mangmangdaehae, 날다 nalda, and 용 (龍) yong
  Mandarin Chinese 快龍 / 快龙 Kuàilóng From kuài and 龍 / 龙 lóng
  Cantonese Chinese 快龍 Faailùhng*
啟暴龍 Káibouhlùhng*
From faai and lùhng
Possibly from kái, bouh or 暴風 bouhfūng, 暴龍 bouhlùhng, and lùhng


Related articles

External links

  #0148: Dragonair
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