* A Dragonite in Red, Blue, and Green has an illegal move, {{m|Barrier}}. This Dragonite belonged to [[Lance]]. Lance would later have another Pokémon with an illegal move: a [[Generation II]] {{p|Aerodactyl}} that knows {{m|Rock Slide}} (Aerodactyl could not learn Rock Slide legally until [[Generation III]]).
* A Dragonite in Red, Blue, and Green has an illegal move, {{m|Barrier}}. This Dragonite belonged to [[Lance]]. Lance would later have another Pokémon with an illegal move: a [[Generation II]] {{p|Aerodactyl}} that knows {{m|Rock Slide}} (Aerodactyl could not learn Rock Slide legally until [[Generation III]]).
**[[Lance]] also has 3 Dragonite below level 55 during Generation II.
**[[Lance]] also has 3 Dragonite below level 55 during Generation II.
*** Additionally, in [[Heart Gold/Soul Silver]], Lance has a Level 40 Dragonite, 15 levels too low.
* Dragonite is shorter than {{p|Dragonair|its pre-evolution}}, but much more bulky.
* Dragonite is shorter than {{p|Dragonair|its pre-evolution}}, but much more bulky.
* Given that the size of the Pokémon World is approximately the same as Earth, and Dragonite can make a complete cycle of the Earth in sixteen hours, Dragonite's top flying speed is roughly {{tt|1,556 mph|About 2,504 km/h}}, approximately three times the speed of an average {{wp|airplane}}.
* Given that the size of the Pokémon World is approximately the same as Earth, and Dragonite can make a complete cycle of the Earth in sixteen hours, Dragonite's top flying speed is roughly {{tt|1,556 mph|About 2,504 km/h}}, approximately three times the speed of an average {{wp|airplane}}.
Despite being bulky, Dragonite are incredibly agile and fast. Unlike its pre-evolutions, they are orange and possess arms and legs. They resemble European dragons, and each one has a pair of little wings that can increase in size while flying. They have a taller stature than most humans.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Dragonite are very strong. They can cause a great deal of damage to most 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.
Behavior
Dragonite have 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 an intelligence matching humans. The speed of their flight is so immense they are able to circle the globe in sixteen hours.
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 that belonged to the original Gym Leader of the Blackthorn 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.
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.
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.
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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Dragonite has the second highest base stat average of all non-legendary Pokémon, the first being Slaking. However, it is tied with the four other pseudo-legendary evolutions. Dragonite is also tied with many other legendaries for base stat average, including Mew, Celebi, Deoxys, Latios, and Latias.
Of all the evolved Pokémon that evolve by level alone, Dragonite evolves to its final form later than any other Pokémon, at level 55. It shares this trait with Tyranitar.
A Dragonite in Red, Blue, and Green has an illegal move, Barrier. This Dragonite belonged to Lance. Lance would later have another Pokémon with an illegal move: a Generation IIAerodactyl that knows Rock Slide (Aerodactyl could not learn Rock Slide legally until Generation III).
Lance also has 3 Dragonite below level 55 during Generation II.
Additionally, in Heart Gold/Soul Silver, Lance has a Level 40 Dragonite, 15 levels too low.
Given that the size of the Pokémon World is approximately the same as Earth, and Dragonite can make a complete cycle of the Earth in sixteen hours, Dragonite's top flying speed is roughly 1,556 mph, approximately three times the speed of an average airplane.
Despite this, its Speed stat is its lowest stat.
Origin
Dragonite resembles a European dragon or fairy dragon; its description as the "guardian of the sea" may also suggest it has elements similar to Chinese dragon.
Dragonites shiny sprite somewhat resembles Elliott the Dragon from the movie Pete's Dragon.
Name origin
Dragonite's name appears to be a combination of dragon and knight, "ignite," or night. It could also refer to draconite, a mythical stone of dragons. Its Japanese name is a combination of 海 kai, ocean, or 破壊 hakai, destruction, and 竜 ryū, dragon.
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.
For other sprites and images, please see Dragonite images on Bulbagarden Archives.
