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
Dragonite is a draconic, bipedal 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. It can circle the globe in sixteen hours, traveling roughly 1,556mph (2,505km/h), or about three times the speed of an average airplane. 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 the anime, however, it will go on an uncontrollable, destructive rampage if its environment is threatened. 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 the past, Outrage was its signature move.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Drake, the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader, has a Dragonite, which he used in a Full Battle against Ash at the Pummelo Stadium in Hello Pummelo and Enter the Dragonite.
Lance used his Dragonite to defeat the Red Gyarados in Rage of Innocence. It appeared again in The Scuffle of Legends to stop the feuding of Groudon and Kyogre.
Iris caught a Dragonite in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!. He had a notably hostile personality and was initially difficult for Iris to train.
Ash caught a newly evolved Dragonite in SS010.It has a notably friendly personality and oftenly gives hugs to everyone.
Ash's Dragonite
Other
Dragonite debuted as an unknown Pokémon in Mystery at the Lighthouse. In the episode, Bill was seen looking at the Pokémon and calling it unknown. That Dragonite was a giant Pokémon.
Dragonite physically debuted in Mewtwo Strikes Back, where it delivered an invitation to Ash and his friends from Mewtwo to come to New Island. It reappeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a remake of Mewtwo Strikes Back, where it played the same role.
A female Dragonite appeared Fangs For Nothin' and Great Bowls of Fire as a resident of the Dragon Holy Land. She used to belong to the former Blackthorn Gym Gym Leader, but had become a wild Pokémon following her Trainer's passing. She reappeared in a flashback in Better Eight Than Never. Clair was later revealed to have caught Dragonite sometime before A Pokémon of a Different Color!.
A Dragonite appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, under the ownership of Professor Oak. He used it to battle the Mirage Mewtwo created by Dr. Yung along with Misty's Gyarados, May's Combusken, and Ash's Pikachu, but like the other Pokémon, it was defeated, despite it being extremely powerful.
A Dragonite appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, under the ownership of Provo. It was one of the participants of the Squallville PokéRinger competition. 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 Super Luck Ability.
Multiple Dragonite appeared in SS010 as residents of Dragonite Island. One of them was targeted by Team Rocket, but their plan to capture it was thwarted by a Dragonair that proceeded to evolve into Ash's Dragonite.
Minor appearances
A Dragonite appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Dragonite appeared in Illusion Confusion! as one of the illusions created by a group of Haunter and Gengar.
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.
A Trainer's Dragonite appeared in Saved by the Beldum, where it was among the Pokémon seen during the Ever Grande Conference.
A Dragonite appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!, under the ownership of Palmer.
The skeleton of a Dragonite appeared as an exhibit in the Nacrene City Museum in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!.
The skeleton of a Dragonite appeared as an exhibit in the Ambrette Town laboratory in Coming Back Into The Cold!.
A Dragonite appeared in A Showcase Debut!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer participating in the Coumarine City Pokémon Showcase.
A Dragonite appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages as one of many Pokémon that challenged Hoopa in the past but were easily defeated.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP111
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Dragonite
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dragonite, the Dragon Pokémon. This extremely rare and highly intelligent type is able to fly faster than any known Pokémon.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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BW089
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Dragonite
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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.
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In Pokémon Origins
Lance owns a Dragonite in File 4: Charizard, where it fought Red's Lapras and lost.
In Pokémon Generations
Lance owns a Dragonite in The Challenger, where it fought Blue's Blastoise but lost off-screen, allowing Blue to become the new Champion. It later reappeared in The Lake of Rage, helping Lance infiltrate the Team Rocket HQ. It defeated Petrel and destroyed Team Rocket's radio wave generator, rescuing a group of harnessed Electrode in the process.
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
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. Dragonite used Hyper Beam on Stoutland and Lucario after they were incapacitated by Garchomp's Dragon Claw, but Starmie successfully defended its teammates with Light Screen.
In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
A Dragonite appeared in The Dragonite's Imperial Wrath.
In the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga
A Dragonite appeared as a card played by Hiroshi.
In the 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.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Drake's Dragonite
Dragonite appeared in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, under the ownership of Drake. It was the last opponent Ash's team faced. It defeated Squirtle and Charizard, and was eventually defeated by Pikachu.
In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga
A Dragonite debuted in LDK1.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- 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.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
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!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Ken owns a Dragonite, which first appeared in GDZ16.
In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga
- Main article: Lance's Dragonite
Lance owns a Dragonite, which first appeared in JBA4.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- 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.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
- Main article: Lance's Dragonite
Satoshi faced off against a Dragonite belonging to Lance.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dragonite (TCG)
Other appearances
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.
Dragonite appears as a Spirit. It also had an unused model for a Poké Ball summon.
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
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Kanto #149
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Red(ENG)
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An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
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Blue
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Yellow
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It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor.
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Stadium
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Has intelligence on par with people. This "sea guardian" is said to be capable of flying around the globe in about 16 hours.
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Generation II
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Johto #243
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Gold
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It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
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Silver
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This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
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Crystal
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It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there.
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Stadium 2
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It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #149
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
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LeafGreen
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Very few people ever see this Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #248
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Diamond
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It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
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SoulSilver
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This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
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White
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Black 2
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It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #147
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
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Y
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It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #283
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Alola USUM: #381
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Kanto #149
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Sun
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This Pokémon saved a shipwrecked man, taking him to a remote island—a paradise occupied solely by Dragonite.
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Moon
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Incur the wrath of this normally calm Pokémon at your peril, because it will smash everything to smithereens before it's satisfied.
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Ultra Sun
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It flies over raging seas as if they were nothing. Observing this, a ship's captain dubbed this Pokémon “the sea incarnate.”
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Ultra Moon
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You'll often hear tales of this kindhearted Pokémon rescuing people or Pokémon that are drowning.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, these are only rumors.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Game locations
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Generation VII
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Sun
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Moon
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Ultra Sun
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Ultra Moon
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Let's Go Eevee
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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
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In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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RSEFRLG
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Journey Across America Dragonite
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English
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United States
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70
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February 25 to July 23, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Party of the Decade Dragonite
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English
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United States
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70
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August 8, 2006
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DP
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Strongest Dragonite
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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January 15 to February 14, 2008
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DP
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Toys "R" Us Dragonite
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English
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United States and Puerto Rico
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50
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November 8 to 9, 2008
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B2W2
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Strongest Class Single Battle Dragonite
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Japanese
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Japan
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100
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September 15 to October 28, 2012
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B2W2
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Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Dragonite
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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February 24 to May 5, 2013
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BWB2W2
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Pokémon Game Show Lance's Dragonite
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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August 17 to 18, 2013
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ORAS
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June 2015 Dragonite
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American region
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Online
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55
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May 9 to October 12, 2015
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ORAS
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Lance's Dragonite
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Japanese region
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Online
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62
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March 15 to April 27, 2016
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ORAS
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Lance's Dragonite
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American region
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Online
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62
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March 15 to April 27, 2016
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ORAS
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Lance's Dragonite
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PAL region
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Online
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62
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March 15 to April 27, 2016
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ORAS
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Lance's Dragonite
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Korean region
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Online
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62
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March 15 to April 27, 2016
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ORAS
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Lance's Dragonite
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Taiwanese region
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Online
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62
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March 15 to April 27, 2016
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Pokémon Global Link promotions
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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91
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151 - 198
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292 - 386
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134
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125 - 204
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245 - 403
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dragonite in Generation VII
- 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
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- A black or white 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
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 3
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Min. exp.: 0
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Max. exp.: 0
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Browser entry R-038
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Dragonite transports Rangers from town to town if they are deemed to be worthy.
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power:
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★★★★★
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Power of Six
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Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Dragonite and its pre-evolved forms share their category name with Horsea, its evolved forms, Salamence, and Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
- In Yellow, Dragonite's catch rate was changed from 45 to 9, even though this would never legitimately take effect within the game, since Dragonite couldn't be found in the wild. In all later games, its catch rate was changed back to 45.
- Dragonite was designed by Shigeki Morimoto.
Origin
Dragonite resembles Japanese sea serpents, 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 exist in art done by Utagawa Kuniyoshi.[1]
Name origin
Dragonite may be a combination of dragon and knight, 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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カイリュー Kairyu
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From 海 kai, 快 kai, 怪獣 kaijū or 破壊 hakai and 竜 ryū
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French
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Dracolosse
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From Draco and colosse
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Spanish
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Dragonite
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Same as English name
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German
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Dragoran
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From dragon and randalieren
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Italian
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Dragonite
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Same as English name
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Korean
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망나뇽 Mangnanyong
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From 망망대해 Mangmangdaehae, 날다 nalda, and 뇽(용) (n)yong.
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Mandarin Chinese
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快龍 / 快龙 Kuàilóng
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Transliteration of its Japanese name, literally "Fast dragon".
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Cantonese Chinese
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啟暴龍 Káibouhlùhng
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Possibly from 啟 kái, 暴 bouh, 暴風 bouhfūng, 暴龍 bouhlùhng, and 龍 lùhng
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More languages
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Hebrew
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דרגונייט Dragonayt
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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ड्रॅगनआइट Dragonite
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Драгонайт Dragonayt
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ไคริว Kairyu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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