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==Type effectiveness==
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Revision as of 04:35, 25 August 2007

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Dragonite
カイリュー Kairyu
#149
149Dragonite.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Dragon Flying
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Ability
Inner Focus
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#149
Johto
#243
Hoenn
#304
Regional Browser numbers
Height
7′03″
Imperial
2.2 m
Metric
Weight
463.0 lbs.
Imperial
210.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F149.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Water 1 and
Dragon groups
1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 218 Battle Exp.: 2181*

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

Biology

Physiology

Dragonite, despite being bulky are incredibly agile and fast. They resemble an European dragon, and have a pair of little wings that can increase in size while in flight. It is somewhat taller than most of humans.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Dragonite are very strong, they can cause a great deal of damage to most Pokémon. Dragonite's signature move is Outrage, a powerful Dragon-type move.

Behavior

Dragonite has a kindhearted disposition. They have been said to save people from drowning and lead ships that have been trapped in storms to safety. Dragonite are said to have a human-matching intelligence. They are extremely fast, so fast that they are able to circle around the globe in sixteen hours.

Habitat

Dragonite are very rare in the wild, if at all. People have claimed that there is an island somewhere that only Dragonite inhabit.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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.

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

A Dragonite belonging to Drake was seen in Hello Pummello and Enter the Dragonite.

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

A Dragonite that belonged to the original Gym Leader of the Blackthorn City Gym appeared in Fangs For Nothing. This Dragonite went on a rampage when Team Rocket tried to steal a sacred bowl of fire in the following episode.

Also, in the English-only special, The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, Professor Oak owns a very powerful Dragonite.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Lance, leader of the Elite Four, has a Dragonite.

In the TCG

Dragonite has appeared 13 times in the TCG mostly as special types (Dark, Light and δ)

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 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.
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 It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
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 Trade
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 Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Jet
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Evolve from Dragonair
Pokémon Ranger Ring Town, Fall City, Summerland, and Wintown.

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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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
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
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
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
None

Learnset

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By leveling up

Game Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
55   Wing Attack Wing Attack Wing Attack
60 Hyper Beam      
61   Outrage Outrage  
64       Outrage
73       Hyper Beam
75   Hyper Beam Hyper Beam  

By TM/HM

Number Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
TM01   Dynamicpunch Focus Punch Focus Punch
TM02 Razor Wind Headbutt Dragon Claw Dragon Claw
TM03   Curse Water Pulse Water Pulse
TM05     Roar Roar
TM06 Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic
TM07 Horn Drill Zap Cannon Hail Hail
TM08 Body Slam Rock Smash    
TM09 Take Down      
TM10 Double-Edge Hidden Power Hidden Power Hidden Power
TM11 Bubblebeam   Sunny Day Sunny Day
TM12 Water Gun      
TM13 Ice Beam Snore Ice Beam Ice Beam
TM14 Blizzard Blizzard Blizzard Blizzard
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam Hyper Beam Hyper Beam
TM16   Icy Wind    
TM17   Protect Protect Protect
TM18   Rain Dance Rain Dance Rain Dance
TM20 Rage Endure Safeguard Safeguard
TM21   Frustration Frustration Frustration
TM23 Dragon Rage Iron Tail Iron Tail Iron Tail
TM24 Thunderbolt Dragonbreath Thunderbolt Thunderbolt
TM25 Thunder Thunder Thunder Thunder
TM26     Earthquake Earthquake
TM27   Return Return Return
TM31 Mimic Mud Slap Brick Break Brick Break
TM32 Double Team Double Team Double Team Double Team
TM33 Reflect Ice Punch    
TM34 Bide Swagger Shock Wave Shock Wave
TM35   Sleep Talk Flamethrower Flamethrower
TM37   Sandstorm Sandstorm Sandstorm
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Blast Fire Blast Fire Blast
TM39 Swift Swift Rock Tomb Rock Tomb
TM40 Skull Bash   Aerial Ace Aerial Ace
TM41   Thunderpunch    
TM42     Facade Facade
TM43   Detect Secret Power Secret Power
TM44 Rest Rest Rest Rest
TM45 Thunder Wave Attract Attract Attract
TM47   Steel Wing Steel Wing Steel Wing
TM41   Fire Punch    
TM41   Fury Cutter    
TM50 Substitute      
TM51       Roost
TM52       Focus Blast
TM56       Fling
TM58       Endure
TM59       Dragon Pulse
TM68       Giga Impact
TM71       Stone Edge
TM73       Thunder Wave
TM78       Captivate
TM80       Rock Slide
TM82       Sleep Talk
TM83       Natural Gift
TM87       Swagger
TM90       Substitute
HM01     Cut Cut
HM02   Fly Fly Fly
HM03 Surf Surf Surf Surf
HM04 Strength Strength Strength Strength
HM05       Defog
HM06   Whirlpool Rock Smash Rock Smash
HM07   Waterfall Waterfall Waterfall
HM08     Dive  

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Dragonite knows Shadow Down, Shadow Rush, Shadow Shed and Shadow Storm as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Heal Bell after being purified.

Side game data

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Evolution

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Trivia

Origin

Appearance-wise, it is similar to European dragons. In regards to its friendly nature and high intelligence, it is closer to a lóng, a traditional Chinese dragon who brings good luck.

Name origin

Dragonite's name appears to be a combination of dragon and knight or night. It could also refer to draconite, a mythical stone of dragons. Its Japanese name is a combination of 海 kai, ocean, 竜 ryū, dragon.

In other languages

External links

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