Dragonite (Pokémon)

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

Dragonite Dragon Pokémon カイリュー Kairyu #0149 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dragon Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Inner Focus Cacophony Cacophony Multiscale Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Dragon Hatch time 40 cycles
Height 7'03" 2.2 m Dragonite 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 463.0 lbs. 210.0 kg Dragonite 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 218 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 270 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Dragonite 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 35
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 introduced in Generation I.

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

Biology

The skeleton of a Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures

Dragonite is a draconic, bipedal reptilian 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, being able to circle the globe in sixteen hours. 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 Great Bowls of Fire!, however, it will go on an uncontrollable, destructive rampage if its environment is threatened. Dragonite will usually calm down and be satisfied after smashing down anything that has angered it to smithereens. It is known to engage in fierce battles with Kingdra whenever they meet. Dragonite has been referred to as the "sea guardian" and the "Sea Incarnate"; as such, there are many ships with figureheads decorated with Dragonite's look. Drayden stated in Thrash of the Titans! that Dragonite's power is capable of affecting the weather. In Fiore, Dragonite used by Pokémon Rangers to travel to different areas in the region, this flying service is called the Dragonite Bus.

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. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Dragonite is known to sleep soundly while displaying its belly. This rare sight is said to be an exhausted Dragonite resting after flying over the vast seas.

In Generation II, Dragonite and its pre-evolved forms were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Outrage, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

Evolution

Dragonite evolves from Dragonair and is the final form of Dratini.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Dratini  Dragon

→

First Evolution Dragonair  Dragon

→

Second Evolution Dragonite  Dragon  Flying

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 Kanto #149 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) 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 Johto #243 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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #149 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 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 Only a very few people ever see this Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #248 Diamond It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova #— Black It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. White Black 2 It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Mountain #147 Hoenn #— X It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours. Y It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola  S  M : #283 Alola  US  UM : #381 Kanto #149 Sun This Pokémon saved a shipwrecked man, taking him to a remote island—a paradise occupied solely by Dragonite. Moon Incur the wrath of this normally calm Pokémon at your peril, because it will smash everything to smithereens before it's satisfied. Ultra Sun It flies over raging seas as if they were nothing. Observing this, a ship's captain dubbed this Pokémon "the sea incarnate." Ultra Moon You'll often hear tales of this kindhearted Pokémon rescuing people or Pokémon that are drowning. Let's Go Pikachu It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, these are only rumors. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #196 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword It's a kindhearted Pokémon. If it spots a drowning person or Pokémon, Dragonite simply must help them. Shield This Pokémon is known as the Sea Incarnate. Figureheads that resemble Dragonite decorate the bows of many ships. Brilliant Diamond It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides wrecked ships to shore. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #349 Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Scarlet It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there. Violet It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.

Dragonite in the Alola Pokédex	Dragonite in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Dragonair Blue (Japan) Evolve Dragonair Yellow Evolve Dragonair

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Dragonair Crystal Evolve Dragonair

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Dragonair Colosseum Trade XD Gateon Port (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Dragonair Platinum Evolve Dragonair HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Dragonair Pal Park Mountain

Generation V Black White Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water) Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)*

Generation VI X Y Evolve Dragonair Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee 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

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Ballimere Lake (Wanderer) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Dragonair Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet North Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake North Province: Area Two (Steel Tera Type) Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)

In side games

Generation I Snap Valley Pinball Evolve Dragonair

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Phobos Jet, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Dragonair Ranger Ringtown

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Evolve Dragonair MD Sky Evolve Dragonair Rumble Windy Prairie (Normal Mode S) MD Stormy MD Light Evolve Dragonair* PokéPark Wii Flower Zone

Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: World Axle - B2F Conquest Evolve Dragonair Rumble U Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert (Reward)

Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 3 Rumble World Distortion Land: Breezy Grasslands (Back Boss) Super MD Complete Petilil's Connection Orb mission Picross Area 10: Stage 03

Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Lugia Sea, Zygarde Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Grand Sea (10F, 15F, 20F, 25F) Fainted Pokémon: Far-Off Sea Strong Foe: Mt. Thunder (3F-12F)

Generation IX Sleep Lapis Lakeside (from Master 6)

Cross-Generation Shuffle Nacht Carnival: Stage 540 Expert Stage: Stage EX10 Masters EX Poké Fair sync pair scout: Lance & Dragonite Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & DragonairEgg UNITE Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Dragonite	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade Dragonite	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006
DP	Strongest Dragonite	Japanese	Japan	50	January 15 to February 14, 2008
DP	Toys "R" Us Dragonite	English	United States and Puerto Rico	50	November 8 to 9, 2008
B2W2	Strongest Class Single Battle Dragonite	Japanese	Japan	100	September 15 to October 28, 2012
B2W2	Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Dragonite	Korean	South Korea	100	February 24 to May 5, 2013
BWB2W2	Pokémon Game Show Lance's Dragonite	Japanese	Japan	50	August 17 to 18, 2013
ORAS	June 2015 Dragonite	American region	Online	55	May 9 to October 12, 2015
ORAS	Lance's Dragonite	Japanese region	Online	62	March 15 to April 27, 2016
ORAS	Lance's Dragonite	American region	Online	62	March 15 to April 27, 2016
ORAS	Lance's Dragonite	PAL region	Online	62	March 15 to April 27, 2016
ORAS	Lance's Dragonite	Korean region	Online	62	March 15 to April 27, 2016
ORAS	Lance's Dragonite	Taiwanese region	Online	62	March 15 to April 27, 2016
SwSh	Ash's Dragonite	All	Online	80	August 26 to September 8, 2022

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Global Link Dragonite	Japanese	PGL	55	March 14 to 25, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Dragonite	English	PGL	55	April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Dragonite	French	PGL	55	April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Dragonite	German	PGL	55	April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Dragonite	Italian	PGL	55	April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Dragonite	Spanish	PGL	55	April 2 to June 27, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Dragonite	Korean	PGL	55	April 5 to May 14, 2013

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow		Antidote (100%)
Black	White	Dragon Scale (5%)
Black 2	White 2
Sun	Moon
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Sword	Shield	Dragon Scale (Expansion Pass required, 5%)

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 IX, 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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 IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 011 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5 011 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00——% 5 011 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 011 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 011 Wrap Normal Physical 01515 09090% 20 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 Evo.Evo. Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 1515 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 09090% 10 2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 2525 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 3333 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 3939 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10 4141 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 4646 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00——% 25 5353 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 6262 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00——% 20 8080 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5

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

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM024 TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM078 TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM100 TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM169 TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM174 TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM200 TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20 TM222 TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TM226 TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Dragonite Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 60 100% 20 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5 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 Dratini Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dratini Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dratini Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

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

Special moves

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

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Wild Tera Pokémon Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Wild Tera Pokémon Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Wild Tera Pokémon Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15

A superscript level indicates that Dragonite can learn this move normally in Generation IX 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

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Whirlwind	Normal	Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution Great Bowls of Fire!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Go to find with Petilil Connected to: Bayleef, Sneasel, Leafeon, Petilil Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Let's work together! Low HP (< 50%) I'm in pain, but I can still take it.
Pokémon Ranger Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry R-038 Dragonite transports Rangers from town to town if they are deemed to be worthy.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 58 Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
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.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Dragon Rush Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus Ability 2: Confidence Ability 3: Last Bastion Defense: ★★★★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves from Dragonair when its Attack is 132 or higher Range: 2 Perfect Links: Kagetsuna, Kitsuno, Nagahide, and Yasumasa
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dragon Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Six Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.			Pokémon Shuffle Dragon Attack Power: 80 - 130 10 #119 Dancing Dragons Increases damage done by any Dragon types in the combo.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 209 Base Attack: 263 Base Defense: 198 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail*, Steel Wing, Dragon Breath* Charged Attacks: Hurricane*, Hyper Beam, Outrage*, Dragon Claw*, Superpower*, Draco Meteor†, Dragon Pulse×, Frustration, Return,
Pokémon Sleep Sleep type: Dozing Pokémon type: Dragon Points to befriend: 25 Specialty: Ingredients Berry: Yache Berry ×1 Primary ingredient: Fiery Herb ×2 Possible ingredients: Fiery Herb Greengrass Corn Pure Oil Main skill: Charge Energy S Base carry limit: 20 Restores 12 Energy to the user. Dragonite is known as the Sea Incarnate. On very rare occasions, perhaps after it exhausts itself flying over the vast seas, it has been seen sleeping soundly with its belly on full display. Curled-Up Sleep Seated Sleep Tummy-Up Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Costumes in Pokémon GO
Fashionable costume

Evolution data

Unevolved Dratini  Dragon

Level 30 →

First Evolution Dragonair  Dragon

Level 55 →

Second Evolution Dragonite  Dragon  Flying

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Main series

Dragonite in the anime

The giant Dragonite shown in Mystery at the Lighthouse

Major appearances

Drake's Dragonite

In Hello, Pummelo! and Enter the Dragonite, Drake has a Dragonite, which he used in a Full Battle against Ash at the Pummelo Stadium.

Lance's Dragonite

In Rage of Innocence, Lance used a Dragonite to defeat the Red Gyarados. In The Scuffle of Legends, it helped stop the feuding of Groudon and Kyogre.

Iris's Dragonite

In Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!, Iris caught a male Dragonite. He had a notably hostile personality and was initially difficult for Iris to train.

Ash's Dragonite

Ash caught a newly evolved Dragonite in A Test in Paradise! who became a core member of his team throughout Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Other

Dragonite debuted as an unknown giant Pokémon in Mystery at the Lighthouse. In the episode, Bill was deeply fascinated by it.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Dragonite delivered an invitation to Ash and his friends from Mewtwo to come to New Island.

In Fangs For Nothin' and Great Bowls of Fire, a female Dragonite living in the Dragon Holy Land used to belong to the former Blackthorn Gym Gym Leader, but it had become a wild Pokémon following her Trainer's passing. Clair was later revealed to have caught Dragonite sometime before A Pokémon of a Different Color!.

In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, Professor Oak used a Dragonite to battle the Mirage Mewtwo created by Dr. Yung. Despite working alongside Misty's Gyarados, May's Combusken, and Ash's Pikachu, as well as Dragonite's own immense power, they were all defeated.

In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Provo's Dragonite competed in the Squallville PokéRinger. 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 its Super Luck Ability.

In A Test in Paradise!, multiple Dragonite were living on Dragonite Island. One of them was targeted by Team Rocket, but their plan to capture it was thwarted by the Dragonair that would evolve into Ash's Dragonite.

Minor appearances

A Dragonite appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Illusion Confusion!, a group of Haunter and Gengar created an illusory Dragonite.

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.

In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Dragonite competed in the Ever Grande Conference.

A Dragonite appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!, under the ownership of Palmer.

In A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!, a Dragonite skeleton was an exhibit in the Nacrene City Museum.

In Coming Back Into The Cold!, a Dragonite skeleton was an exhibit in the Ambrette Town laboratory.

In A Showcase Debut!, a Performer's Dragonite competed in the Coumarine City Showcase.

In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Dragonite challenged Hoopa in the past but was easily defeated.

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.

Pokémon Origins

Dragonite in Pokémon Origins

Major appearances

Lance's Dragonite

In File 4: Charizard, Lance's Dragonite fought Red's Lapras and lost.

Minor appearances

A Dragonite briefly appeared in File 3: Giovanni, as part of the explanation of the Master Ball's capabilities.

Pokémon Generations

Dragonite in Pokémon Generations

Lance's Dragonite

In The Challenger, Lance's Dragonite fought Blue's Blastoise but lost off-screen, allowing Blue to become the new Champion. In The Lake of Rage, it helped Lance infiltrate the Team Rocket HQ. Dragonite defeated Petrel and destroyed Team Rocket's radio wave generator, rescuing a group of harnessed Electrode in the process.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Dragonite in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Lance's Dragonite

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.

GOTCHA!

Dragonite in Pokémon Evolutions

Lance's Dragonite

A Dragonite briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Lance.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Dragonite appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Palmer. It was used as his second Pokémon in his Battle Tower battle against Barry and his Staraptor, being swiftly defeated by Aerial Ace.

In the manga

Dragonite in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

A Dragonite appeared in The Dragonite's Imperial Wrath.

Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!

A Dragonite appeared as a card played by Hiroshi.

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.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Dragonite in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Drake's Dragonite

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Drake's Dragonite was the last opponent Ash's team faced. It defeated Squirtle and Charizard, and was eventually defeated by Pikachu.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Ash's Dragonite

Ash's Dragonite debuted in Caring for a Mystery!.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article: Lance's Dragonite

Lance owns a Dragonite, which first appeared in JBA4.

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King

A Dragonite appeared in LDK1.

A Dragonite appeared in LDK2.

A Dragonite appeared in LDK3.

A Dragonite appeared in LDK4.

A Dragonite appeared in LDK5.

Pokémon Adventures

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.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

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!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Ken owns a Dragonite, which first appeared in GDZ16.

Pokémon Horizon

A Dragonite appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon.

A Dragonite appeared in a fantasy in Traveling Trainer Tokio.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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.

Pokémon Zensho

Main article: Lance's Dragonite

Satoshi faced off against a Dragonite belonging to Lance.

In the TCG

Main article: Dragonite (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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.

Unused model for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Dragonite appears as a Spirit. It also had an unused model for a Poké Ball summon.

Dragonite in Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Dragonite (UNITE)

Dragonite is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged all-rounder that starts as Dratini and evolves into Dragonair at level 5, which evolves into Dragonite at level 8.

Trivia

• Dragonite and its pre-evolved forms share their category with Horsea, its evolved forms, Salamence, and Kalosian Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
• In Yellow, Dragonite's catch rate was changed from 45 to 9, even though Dragonite couldn't be found in the wild. In all later games, its catch rate was changed back to 45.
• Kingdra's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Sword mentions Dragonite, which was unavailable prior to the release of the second expansion of the game, The Crown Tundra.
• Dragonite is the only species owned by one of Ash's friends that Ash himself would later catch.
• Due to Dragonite's learnset not being in numerical order in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Dragonite cannot learn Outrage at Level 41 and must be taught via the Move Reminder instead.
• Dragonite and Salamence have the highest base stat total of all Flying-type Pokémon (excluding Mega Evolutions and Legendary Pokémon).

Origin

Dragonite resembles Japanese dragons, European dragons, or fairy dragons. Its description as the "guardian of the sea" may also suggest it has elements similar to the Chinese dragon.

Name origin

Dragonite may be a combination of dragon and knight, night, or 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 from 海竜 kairyū (sea dragon). It may also involve 怪獣 kaijū (monster), 快 kai (cheerful), and 破壊 hakai (destruction).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カイリュー Kairyu From 海竜 kairyū and possibly 怪獣 kaijū, 快 kai, or 破壊 hakai 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 From 망망대해 (茫茫大海) mangmangdaehae, 날다 nalda, and 용 (龍) yong Mandarin Chinese 快龍 / 快龙 Kuàilóng From 快 kuài and 龍 / 龙 lóng Cantonese Chinese 快龍 Faailùhng* 啟暴龍 Káibouhlùhng* From 快 faai and 龍 lùhng Possibly from 啟 kái, 暴 bouh or 暴風 bouhfūng, 暴龍 bouhlùhng, and 龍 lùhng

More languages Hebrew דרגונייט Dragonayt Transcription of English name Hindi ड्रैगनाइट Dragonite Transcription of English name Russian Драгонайт Dragonayt Transcription of English name Thai ไคริว Khairio Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Drake's Dragonite
• Lance's Dragonite
• Ash's Dragonite
• Iris's Dragonite
• Dragonite (UNITE)

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