Dragonite is a very kind-hearted Pokémon, it must help any person with injury or in danger. It is often referred to as the Guardian of the Sea, which saves people from drowning.
- Welcome to our Larvesta
Dragonite is a Dragon-Flying type Pokémon appearing in Gen 1, becoming one of the very few Dragon variants of that generation. Despite being a dragon, it has a calm, soft-looking appearance, similar to the gentle larvesta, highlighting its kind heart and human-like intelligence.
Being a powerful Dragon in every generation, it has a wide set of move pools with perfectly matched abilities to boost its stats, just like the evolving abilities of larvesta. Read till the end to learn more about the Dragonite moveset, base stats, the evolutionary line from larvesta to Volcarona, and more.
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| National Pokedex No. | #0149 | |
| Type | Dragon | Flying |
| Species | Dragon Pokémon | |
| Height | 2.2 m (7’03”) | |
| Weight | 210.0 kg (463.0 lbs) | |
| Abilities | Inner Focus | |
| Other Names | Japanese : カイリュー (Kairyu) German: Dragoran French: Dracolosse Korean: 망나뇽 (mangnanyong) | |
Dragonite appeared first in Generation I and continued to make prominent appearances till the last generation. Even Ash, the main lead of the storyline, owned a female Dragonite who played a prominent role in helping him become the Alola League Champion.
Fun Fact: Ash’s Dragonite, having a warm and welcoming personality, loved to hug everyone in sight, every time she was called out from her Pokeball.
Here is a quick table of its Pokedex number in different generations, categorized as per their region and series.
| Generation | Region | Series | Pokedex No. | |
| Gen I | Kanto | Red/Blue/Yellow | #149 | |
| Gen II | Johto | Gold/Silver/Crystal | #243 | |
| Gen III | Kanto | FireRed/LeafGreen | #149 | |
| Gen IV | Johto | HeartGold/SoulSilver | #248 | |
| Gen V | No Entry | |||
| Gen VI | Mountain Kalos | X/Y | #147 | |
| Gen VII | Alola | Sun/ Moon | #283 | |
| Gen VII | Akala | Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | #381 | |
| Gen VIII | Galar | Sword/Shield | #196 | |
| Gen IX | Paldea | Scarlet/Violet | #349 | |
| It has no index in the Kanto, Sinnoh, Isle of Armor, and, Hisui regions. | ||||
Dragonite may be a combination of dragon with knight, night, or Draconite (a pyramid-shaped stone thought to be found in a dragon’s head). Its appearance may be a reference to Japanese dragons, European dragons, or fairy dragons. Its moniker as the ‘Guardian of the Sea’ could also imply that it has characteristics of the Chinese dragon.
Besides that, the different tales related to its origin can be found in the Pokédex entries of several regions.
| Pokédex Entries | |
| Generation I | |
| Red | It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people. |
| Blue | This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble. |
| Yellow | It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there. |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| FireRed | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 | |
| Generation IV | |
| Diamond | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. Furthermore, 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 | |
| Black | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| White | |
| Black 2 | |
| White 2 | |
| Generation VI | |
| X | Likewise, it can fly despite its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours. |
| Y | Known 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 | |
| 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. |
| Generation VIII | |
| 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 | Known to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides wrecked ships to shore. |
| Shining Pearl | |
| Generation IX | |
| Scarlet | There’s a legend 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 is a bipedal, draconic reptile with pale orange skin. Its eyes are big, and greenish-gray in color, while its snout is round with narrow nostrils. On top of its head, two long, thin antennae emerge, with a little horn positioned in between.
Its cream-colored, striated underbelly reaches from the tip of its long tail to the neck. Its legs and broad arms split up in three claws apiece. The wings have turquoise membranes and are diminutive in comparison to its body.
| Details for Starters | |
| Catch Rate | 45% (5.9% using PokeBall on full HP) |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Exp. Points | 218 (Gen 1-4), 270 (Gen 5-7), 300 (Gen 8-9) |
| Total Exp. Points | 1,250,000 |
| Base Friendship (Happiness) | Gen 2: 70, Gen 3-9: 35 (Low) |
| EV Yield | 3 |
| EV Yield Distribution | |||||
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
In every generation, Dragonite has effectively distributed base stats with a total of 600 values. However, these stats may be impacted by the nature and held items of the caught Dragonite.
| Range | ||||
| Stats | At Level 50 | At Level 100 | ||
| Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | |
| HP | 151 | 198 | 292 | 386 |
| Attack | 125 | 204 | 245 | 403 |
| Defense | 90 | 161 | 175 | 317 |
| Sp. Attack | 94 | 167 | 184 | 328 |
| Sp. Defense | 94 | 167 | 184 | 328 |
| Speed | 76 | 145 | 148 | 284 |
| Min. stats are calculated as per a Dragonite with 0 EVs, 0 IVs, and a hindering nature. Max. stats are calculated as per a Dragonite with 252 EVs, 31 IVs, and a beneficial nature. | ||||
Dragonite evolves from Dragonair, another Dragon Pokémon, at Level 55. It is the final evolution of Dratini. A trainer may level up their Pokémon by battling or by using rare candies.
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| Dragonair | ||
| National Pokedex No. | #0149 | |
| Type | Dragon | |
| Species | Dragon Pokémon | |
| Abilities | Shed SkinMarvel Scale (Hidden Ability) | |
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Female Dragonites can be bred with different male species to create stronger offspring. This can be useful to learn certain egg moves, like Aqua Jet and Dragon Breath, that can not be learned otherwise.
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Water 1 |
| Gender Ratio | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Egg cycles | 40 |
| Approx. Steps | 10,024–10,280 steps |
| Egg Moves | Compatible Parents | ||
| After Level Up | After Using TM | After Hatching | |
| Aqua Jet | Golduck Seel Dewgong Buizel Floatzel Alomomola Clauncher Clawitzer Popplio Brionne Primarina Quaxly Quaxwell Quaquaval | — | Squirtle Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Totodile Marill Azumarill Surskit Masquerain Corphish Ducklett Sobble Drizzile Inteleon |
| Dragon Breath | Charmander Charmeleon Charizard Horsea Seadra Kingdra Flygon Swablu Altaria Bagon Shelgon Salamence Gible Gabite Garchomp Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Goomy Sliggoo Hisuian Sliggoo Goodra Hisuian Goodra Flapple Dragapult Frigibax Arctibax Baxcalibur Dipplin Hydrapple | — | Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Treecko Feebas Jangmo-o |
| Extreme Speed | Dragonite | — | Dragonite Dragonair Dragonite |
| Mist | Lapras Wooper Quagsire Lotad Lombre Wingull Pelipper Surskit Swablu Altaria Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Eiscue (Ice Face) | — | Squirtle Poliwag Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Paldean Wooper Feebas Shellos Gastrodon Alomomola Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Clodsire |
| Supersonic | Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Wingull Pelipper Flygon Noibat Noivern | — | Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Marill Azumarill Piplup |
| Water Pulse | Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Psyduck Golduck Slowpoke Galarian Slowpoke Slowbro Galarian Slowbro Horsea Seadra Lapras Slowking Galarian Slowking Kingdra Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Wingull Pelipper Shellos Gastrodon Ducklett Swanna Alomomola Froakie Frogadier Greninja Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer Goomy Sliggoo Hisuian Sliggoo Goodra Hisuian Goodra Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Quaxwell Quaquaval | Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Psyduck Golduck Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Slowpoke Galarian Slowpoke Slowbro Galarian Slowbro Seel Dewgong Horsea Seadra Gyarados Lapras Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Marill Azumarill Politoed Wooper Paldean Wooper Quagsire Slowking Galarian Slowking Delibird Kingdra Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Wingull Pelipper Surskit Masquerain Corphish Crawdaunt Feebas Milotic Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Buizel Floatzel Shellos Gastrodon Ducklett Swanna Alomomola Froakie Frogadier Greninja Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer Goomy Sliggoo Hisuian Sliggoo Goodra Hisuian Goodra Noivern Popplio Brionne Primarina Mareanie Toxapex Dewpider Araquanid Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Chewtle Drednaw Cramorant Eiscue (Ice Face) Quaxwell Quaquaval Tadbulb Bellibolt Clodsire Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Psyduck Golduck Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Slowpoke Galarian Slowpoke Slowbro Galarian Slowbro Seel Dewgong Horsea Seadra Gyarados Lapras Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Marill Azumarill Politoed Wooper Paldean Wooper Quagsire Slowking Galarian Slowking Delibird Kingdra Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Wingull Pelipper Surskit Masquerain Corphish Crawdaunt Feebas Milotic Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Buizel Floatzel Shellos Gastrodon Ducklett Swanna Alomomola Froakie Frogadier Greninja Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer Goomy Sliggoo Hisuian Sliggoo Goodra Hisuian Goodra Noivern Popplio Brionne Primarina Mareanie Toxapex Dewpider Araquanid Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Chewtle Drednaw Cramorant Eiscue (Ice Face) Quaxwell Quaquaval Tadbulb Bellibolt Clodsire | Poliwag Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Poliwag Dratini Dratini Dragonair Dragonair Dragonite |
The male parent must know the particular egg move before breeding. However, if you already have a Dragonite with the egg move, you can simply breed it with Ditto.
Every version, based on any Generation, allows players to obtain a Dragonite, directly or indirectly. However, it is unobtainable in Legends: Arceus.
| Version | Game Locations | |
| Red | Blue | Evolve Dragonair |
| Blue (Japan) | Evolve Dragonair | |
| Yellow | Evolve Dragonair | |
| Gold | Silver | Evolve Dragonair |
| Crystal | Evolve Dragonair | |
| Ruby | Sapphire | Trade |
| Emerald | Trade | |
| FireRed | LeafGreen | Evolve Dragonair |
| Colosseum | Trade | |
| XD | Gateon Port (Shadow) | |
| Diamond | Pearl | Evolve Dragonair |
| Platinum | Evolve Dragonair | |
| HeartGold | SoulSilver | Evolve DragonairE |
| Pal Park | Mountain | |
| Black | White | Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water) |
| Black 2 | White 2 | Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water) Route 18 (Hidden Grotto) |
| X | Y | Evolve Dragonair |
| Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
| 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 |
| Sword | Shield | Trade |
| Expansion Pass | Ballimere Lake (Wanderer) | |
| Brilliant Diamond | Shining Pearl | Evolve Dragonair |
| Scarlet | Violet | North Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake North Province: Area Two (Steel Tera Type) Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) |
Every Pokémon generation introduces a new modified sprite, with some displaying both normal and shiny variants.
| Generation | Normal Dragonite | Shiny Dragonite |
| Gen II |  | — |
| Gen II |  |  |
| Gen III |  |  |
| Gen IV |  |  |
| Gen V |  |  |
| Gen VI |  |  |
| Gen VII |  |  |
| Gen VIII |  | — |
| Gen IX |  | — |
Dragonite has been reputed as a strong party Pokémon from the very start of the series, in both games and anime. However, to utilize its stats and move pool in the best possible way, a trainer must understand its weak points.
| Damage Taken | Type | Status |
| 0x | Ground | Immune |
| ¼x | Grass | Highly Resists |
| ½x | Water | Weakly Resists |
| Fighting | Weakly Resists | |
| Fire | Weakly Resists | |
| Bug | Weakly Resists | |
| 1x | Normal | Normally Affected |
| Ghost | Normally Affected | |
| Psychic | Normally Affected | |
| Dark | Normally Affected | |
| Steel | Normally Affected | |
| Poison | Normally Affected | |
| Electric | Normally Affected | |
| Flying | Normally Affected | |
| 2x | Fairy | Weak |
| Dragon | Weak | |
| Rock | Weak | |
| Ice | Weak |
Being a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon, Dragonite comes equipped with 2 abilities – Inner Focus and Multiscale.
| Inner Focus | |
| Battle Effect | It prevents the ability-bearer from flinching when attacked with moves like Headbutt. |
| Multiscale (hidden) | |
| Battle Effect | Reduces the damage taken when HP is full. |
Here’s the latest move chart for Dragonite as per Generation IX.
| Gen IX Moves | ||||||
| By Level Up | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
| — | Wing Attack | Flying |  Physical | 60 | 100% | 35 |
| — | Extreme Speed | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 5 |
| — | Roost | Flying |  Status | — | — | 5 |
| — | Fire Punch | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| — | Thunder Punch | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| — | Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| — | Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| — | Twister | Dragon |  Special | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| — | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| Evo. | Hurricane | Flying | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| 15 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 25 | Slam | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 33 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 39 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | Physical | 100 | 75% | 10 |
| 41 | Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| 53 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 62 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 80 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite. | ||||||
| By Breeding | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
| Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Extreme Speed | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| Mist | Ice | Special | — | — | 30 |
| Supersonic | Normal | Special | — | 55 | 20 |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| By TM (Technical Machine) | ||||||
| TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
| TM001 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| TM004 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM006 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM007 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM011 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM012 | Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM022 | Chilling Water | Water | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM024 | Fire Spin | Fire | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM025 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM028 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM032 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM034 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM040 | Air Cutter | Flying | Special | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| TM043 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM044 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| TM047 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM051 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM052 | Snowscape | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM058 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM065 | Air Slash | Flying | Special | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| TM066 | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM067 | Fire Punch | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM068 | Thunder Punch | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM069 | Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM075 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM077 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM078 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM080 | Metronome | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM082 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM084 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM085 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM086 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM089 | Body Press | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM097 | Fly | Flying | Physical | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| TM099 | Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM113 | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM122 | Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM123 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM124 | Ice Spinner | Ice | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM142 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM149 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM156 | Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane | Flying | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM166 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TM169 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM172 | Roar | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM174 | Haze | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM200 | Scale Shot | Dragon | Physical | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| TM222 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM226 | Dragon Cheer | Dragon | Status | — | — | 15 |
Dragonite, once evolved, can be a great battle companion if you acknowledge its strong and weak points. Below are a few combinations to utilize different moveset and hold items for your advantage while battling.
| Black/ White/ Black 2/ White 2 | ||
| 3 Attacks Dragon Dance | ||
| Moveset | Dragon Dance | Outrage/ Earthquake |
| Extreme Speed/ Fire Punch | Extreme Speed/ Earthquake | |
| Held Item | Lum Berry | |
| Nature | Adamant | |
| EVs | 252 Attack, 4 Sp. Defense, 252 Speed | |
| X/Y/Sun/Moon | ||
| Dragon Dance | ||
| Moveset | Dragon Dance | Fly |
| Earthquake | Extreme Speed | |
| Held Item | Flyinium Z | |
| Nature | Jolly | |
| EVs | 252 Attack, 4 Sp. Defense, 252 Speed | |
| Scarlet/Violet | ||
| Dragon Dance | ||
| Moveset | Dragon Dance | Extreme Speed |
| Earthquake, Fire Punch | Ice Spinner/ Fire Punch/ Roost/ Encore | |
| Held Item | Heavy Duty Boots | |
| Nature | Adamant/ Jolly | |
| EVs | 252 Attack, 4 Defense, 252 Speed | |
| Tera | Normal | |
Dragon Dance Dragonite is an excellent starter for many offensive teams due to its large move pool and strong priority in Extreme Speed. Despite its hefty configuration, Dragonite is a solid all-around Pokémon.
Following a Dragon Dance, a Dragonite may outpace and pose a threat to several common offensive Pokémon, including Meowscarada (the non-choice scarf), Roaring Moon, and even Dragapult when it uses its Joyful nature.
Charizard is one of the very first UNITE licenses available for a new trainer to choose from on Pokémon UNITE. It undoubtedly has great stats with powerful moves, leading to a good win rate, even for a beginner.
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| All-Rounder, Melee, Difficulty: Novice | |
| Dragonite is all set to wreak havoc through the battle in Pokémon UNITE as a Melee All-Rounder. Equipped with the power of fire, water, and electricity, Dragonite is a mighty force that’s ready to thrash its way to victory. | |
| Evolution | Level 8 |
| Moves | Twister (Lvl. 1/3) Dragon Dance(Lvl. 5) Extreme Speed (Lvl. 5) Dragon Breath (Lvl. 1/3) Hyper Beam (Lvl. 8) Outrage (Lvl. 8) |
| Unite Move | Draco Impact |
| Stats | |
| Offense | 4/5 ⭐ |
| Endurance | 2.5/5 ⭐ |
| Mobility | 2.5/5 ⭐ |
| Scoring | 3/5 ⭐ |
| Support | 0.5/5 ⭐ |
Dragonite debuted first as a rather mysterious giant Pokémon in Mystery at the Lighthouse. Bill, the Pokemaniac, was deeply fascinated by its existence.
| Major Dragonite Trainers | ||
| Drake | In Hello, Pummelo! and Enter the Dragonite, Drake uses his Dragonite in a full battle against Ash at the Pummelo Stadium. | |
| Lance | In Rage of Innocence, Lance used his Dragonite to defeat and catch the Red Gyarados. Similarly, in The Scuffle of Legends, Dragonite helped stop Groudon and Kyogre. | |
| Iris | 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 with. | |
| Ash | Ash caught a newly evolved Dragonite in A Test in Paradise! who became a prominent part of his team throughout Pokémon Journeys: The Series. | |
Other episodes with Dragonite’s appearances include:
Given its potency and adaptability, Dragonite is a popular pick for offensive and large teams. It can easily operate a Dragon Dance or Choice Band set on high offense and DragMag squads. With the right strategy and experience, it can become an effortless Dragon to work with.
Dragonite is a very kind-hearted Pokémon, it must help any person with injury or in danger. It is often referred to as the Guardian of the Sea, which saves people from drowning.
Yes, Dragonite is a Dragon-Flying type Pokémon that was introduced in Gen I. It is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose evolutionary line is the only complete Dragon line in Gen 1.
Dragonite evolves from Dragonair at Level 55. It is the final evolutionary form of Dratini. However, it must not be holding a stone to evolve.
