Dragonite (Pokémon)

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Dragonite カイリュー Kairyu #149
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Dragon Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Dragon Pokémon
Ability Inner Focus Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #149 Johto #243 Hoenn #304 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— 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 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*
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 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. Although it is rather difficult compared to other Pokémon to level a Dragonite up, their gain much more power than most other Pokémon after they evolve.

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

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

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

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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Dragonite 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)

• Fossil: Dragonite and Dragonite
• Team Rocket: Dark Dragonite and Dark Dragonite
• Neo Destiny: Light Dragonite
• Legendary Collection: Dark Dragonite
• Expedition Base Set: Dragonite and Dragonite
• EX Delta Species: Dragonite δ and Dragonite δ
• EX Dragon: Dragonite
• EX Team Rocket Returns: Dark Dragonite
• Wizards Promotional Cards: Dragonite

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
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.

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
55		Wing Attack	Wing Attack	Wing Attack
56	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.

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

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

• German: Dragoran
• French: Dracolosse - Draco is Dragonair's name in French, and colosse means colossal.
• Korean: 망나뇽 Mangnanyong

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Majestic, the fanlisting for Dragonite at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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