Dragonite (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Dragonite (disambiguation).

Dragonite カイリュー Kairyu #149
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Dragon Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Dragon Pokémon
Abilities Inner Focus ----- Blue-Striped ----- Multiscale Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #149 Johto #248 Hoenn #304 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-038 Almia R— Oblivia
Height 7'03" Imperial 2.2 m Metric 7'03"/2.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 463.0 lbs. Imperial 210.0 kg Metric 463.0 lbs./210.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 1 and Dragon groups 41 cycles (10455 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 3 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 218 Battle Exp.: 2181*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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

Biology

Physiology

Despite being bulky, Dragonite are incredibly agile and fast. Unlike their pre-evolutions, they are orange and possess arms and legs, all of which are equipped with three claws. Dragonite is considerably shorter than Dragonair, having lost its serpentine form. However, it retains the horn on its forehead that it possessed as a Dragonair, although it is now colored orange like most of Dragonite's body. They resemble bipedal European dragons, and each one has a pair of little green-colored wings that can increase in size while flying. They have a taller stature than most humans. Dragonite also possess S-shaped yellow antennae and a cream-colored, striated underbelly.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Dragonite are very strong, very fast Pokémon. When they become particularly angry, they may go on a rampage, and will be unable to control their aggression for some time. They are also able to use many elemental attacks such as Thunder, Ice Beam, Flamethrower, Water Pulse, and the elemental punches. Dragonite flies at a speed unmatched and often, at a high enough altitude, have been known to break sound barriers. The speed of their flight is so immense they are able to circle the globe in sixteen hours, traveling roughly 1,556 mph, or about three times the speed of an average airplane. Dragonite have also been known to be resilient to a fault, despite it's general gentle nature, and will relentless assail its opponent even when wounded.

Behavior

Dragonite have a kindhearted disposition and are said to have human-like intelligence. They have been said to save people from drowning and lead ships that have been trapped in storms to safety. If angered, however, they are capable of going on uncontrollable, destructive rampages with devastating results. During these times they should not be approached until tired out.

Habitat

Water's-edge Pokémon

Dragonite are very rare in the wild. People have claimed that there is an island somewhere that only Dragonite inhabit. There are also some rare reports of Dragonite inhabiting the waters outside Dragonspiral Tower.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Dragonite in the anime

The giant Dragonite shown on Mystery at the Lighthouse

Major appearances

Drake's Dragonite

A Dragonite belonging to Drake was used to battle Ash in Hello Pummelo and Enter the Dragonite.

Lance's Dragonite

Lance used his Dragonite to defeat the Red Gyarados in Rage of Innocence. Lance's Dragonite appeared again during The Scuffle of Legends.

Iris's Dragonite

Iris captured a Dragonite in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!.

Other

In the anime, Dragonite seemed to be an unknown Pokémon before Mystery at the Lighthouse, Bill is seen looking at the Pokémon and calling it unknown. That Dragonite was a giant Pokémon.

A Dragonite that belonged to the original Gym Leader of the Blackthorn Gym appeared in Fangs For Nothin'. This Dragonite went on a rampage when Team Rocket tried to steal a sacred bowl of fire in the following episode. It calmed down later on in that episode.

Minor appearances

The first time that Dragonite actually made an appearance was during Mewtwo Strikes Back. It delivered an invitation to Ash and friends to come to New Island.

A Dragonite appeared in Illusion Confusion! as an illusion created by Haunter and Gengar.

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

Professor Oak is revealed to own a very powerful Dragonite in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.

Provo's Dragonite appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! as one of the participants of the PokéRinger competition.

Palmer's Dragonite appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!.

The skeleton of a Dragonite appeared as an exhibit in the Nacrene City Museum in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!.

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.

In the manga

Drake's Dragonite as it appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Drake's Dragonite

Drake and his Dragonite also appear in The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, once again as his star Pokémon and the last opponent Ash's team faced. It defeated Squirtle and Charizard, and was eventually defeated by Pikachu.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A wild Dragonite first appears in What a Dragonite, where Red searches for an HM03, containing the move Surf, knowing that his rival Blue had obtained it already. After a tough fight during which it showed great resilience taking Pika's electric attacks to no effect, and withstanding a Double-Edge from Snor, 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.

Presumably, this same Dragonite rampaged at the Pokéathlon stadium in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, only to be eventually defeated by Gold's Togebo.

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

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Lance's Dragonite

Lance has a Dragonite which is his strongest Pokémon. It first appeared in PM036.

Red caught a Dragonite prior to PM042.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Jun has a Dragonite which he uses it as a mode of transportation.

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

In the TCG

Main article: Dragonite (TCG)

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Dragonair Blue (Japan) None Evolve Dragonair Yellow None Evolve Dragonair
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Dragonair Crystal None Evolve Dragonair
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Dragonair Colosseum None Trade XD One Gateon Port (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Dragonair Platinum None Evolve Dragonair HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Dragonair Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Very Rare Dragonspiral Tower (Rippling Water) Black 2 White 2 Very Rare Rare Dragonspiral Tower (Rippling Water) Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Jet Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Ranger	Ring Town
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎ Normal Mode S
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Flower Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Dragonair

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Dragonite	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Bryant Park Dragonite	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006
	Saikyou Dragonite	Japanese	Japan	50	January 15 to February 14, 2008
	Toys "R" Us Dragonite	English	United States and Puerto Rico	50	November 8 to 9, 2008
	Strongest Class Single Battle Dragonite	Japanese	Japan	100	September 15 to October 28, 2012
	Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Dragonite	Korean	South Korea	100	February 24 to May 5, 2013

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Global Link Dragonite	Japanese	PGL	55	March 14 to 25, 2013
	Global Link Dragonite	Korean	PGL	55	April 5 to May 14, 2013
	Global Link Dragonite	English	PGL	55	April 25, 2013 to ???
	Global Link Dragonite	French	PGL	55	April 25, 2013 to ???
	Global Link Dragonite	German	PGL	55	April 25, 2013 to ???
	Global Link Dragonite	Italian	PGL	55	April 25, 2013 to ???
	Global Link Dragonite	Spanish	PGL	55	April 25, 2013 to ???

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Black	White	Dragon Scale (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Dragon Scale (5%)
X	Y	Antidote (100%)
Events*		Yache Berry (100%)	Lum Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 91		151 - 198	292 - 386
Attack: 134		125 - 204	245 - 403
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 00Start ThunderPunch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 00Start Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Wrap Normal Physical 01515 09090% 20 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20 055 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 1111 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20 1515 Dragon Rage Dragon Special 0000— 100100% 10 2121 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 2525 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3333 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 09090% 10 3939 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 4747 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10 5353 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 5555 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 6161 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— ——% 20 6767 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 7575 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 8181 Hurricane Flying Special 120120 07070% 10

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/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM58	Sky Drop	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	06060	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100%	20
	Dragon Dance	Dragon	Status	—	—%	10
	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
	Dragon Rush	Dragon	Physical	100	75%	10
	ExtremeSpeed‡	Normal	Physical	80	100%	5
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Iron Tail*	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	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 Dragonite in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Dragonite in that game. 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	140	90%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Dragonite can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Dragonite cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
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

By events

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Strongest Class Single Battle Pokémon English Global Link	ExtremeSpeed	Normal	Physical	80	100%	5
A superscript level indicates that Dragonite can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 55+	Purified moves
Shadow Down	File:Box xd 149.png	Heal Bell	Normal
Shadow Rush		Hyper Beam	Normal
Shadow Shed		Dragon Dance	Dragon
Shadow Storm		Earthquake	Ground

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 149.png Body size: 4 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   Dragonite transports Rangers from town to town if they are deemed to be worthy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
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.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Dragon Rush Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus Defense: ★★★★ Ability 2: Confidence Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Last Bastion Evolves from Dragonair when its Attack is 132 or higher Range: 2 Perfect Links: Kagetsuna, Kitsuno, Nagahide, and Yasumasa

Evolution

Unevolved Dratini  Dragon

Level 30 →

First Evolution Dragonair  Dragon

Level 55 →

Second Evolution Dragonite  Dragon  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Dragonite images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Dragonite states that it is the guardian of the sea, the title that Lugia is referred to as. This title is also present in Dragonite's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Stadium.
  • They also share a unique Hidden Ability.
• In Yellow, Dragonite's catch rate was changed from 45 to 9, even though Dragonite is not catchable within the game. In the later games, the catch rate was changed back to 45.
• Dragonite is tied with Salamence for the highest base stat total of all non-legendary Flying-type Pokémon, and is tied with Garchomp, Hydreigon, and Salamence for the highest base stat total of all non-legendary Dragon-type Pokémon.

Origin

Dragonite resembles Japanese Sea-dragons, or European dragons, or fairy dragons; its description as the "guardian of the sea" may also suggest it has elements similar to the Chinese dragon. Similar-looking Japanese dragons exists in art done by Utagawa Kuniyoshi.

Name origin

Dragonite may be a combination of dragon and knight, ignite (since it learns several Fire-type moves), or night. It could also refer to 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 a combination of 海 kai (ocean), 快 kai (cheerful), 怪獣 kaijū (monster), or 破壊 hakai (destruction) and 竜 ryū (dragon).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カイリュー Kairyu From 海 kai, 快 kai, 怪獣 kaijū or 破壊 hakai and 竜 ryū 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 Possibly from magna and yong Mandarin Chinese 快龍 / 快龙 Kuàilóng Transliteration of its Japanese name, literally "Fast dragon". Cantonese Chinese 啟暴龍 Káibouhlùhng Possibly from 啟 kái, 暴 bouh, 暴風 bouhfūng, 暴龍 bouhlùhng, and 龍 lùhng

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• Drake's Dragonite
• Lance's Dragonite
• Iris's Dragonite

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References

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Pokémon

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