Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. dragon / flying typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
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Battle Strategy
Dragonite functions as a premier setup sweeper or wallbreaker by utilizing Multiscale to safely use Dragon Dance. It leverages its high Attack and Extreme Speed to clean up weakened teams or bypass faster threats through priority.
Best Used In
Dragonite excels in Gen 9 OU as a Tera-Normal sweeper and serves as a consistent top-tier threat in various VGC regulations as a bulky attacker using Inner Focus.
Strengths
- ›Multiscale ability provides incredible bulk at full HP
- ›Highest priority STAB-boosted moves like Extreme Speed
- ›Massive Attack stat and diverse offensive movepool
- ›Access to reliable recovery in Roost
Weaknesses
- ›4x weakness to Ice-type attacks
- ›Stealth Rock vulnerability breaks Multiscale immediately
- ›Susceptibility to burns/status reducing offensive pressure
- ›Relies heavily on Heavy-Duty Boots to maintain utility
Competitive Tips
- ›Equip Heavy-Duty Boots to ensure Multiscale remains intact when switching into entry hazards.
- ›Use Terastallization (especially Normal) to boost Extreme Speed damage and shed defensive weaknesses.
- ›Pair with Dragon Dance to outpace the unboosted metagame after a single turn.
- ›Run Choice Band with Inner Focus to ignore Intimidate and flinches while dealing massive immediate damage.
Recommended Teammates
Gholdengo
Blocks Defog and Rapid Spin to keep hazards off Dragonite's side and resists Ice/Fairy.
Great Tusk
Provides Rapid Spin support to preserve Multiscale and handles Rock/Steel types.
Ting-Lu
Provides entry hazard support to chip foes into range of Dragonite's Extreme Speed.
Kingambit
Forms a powerful offensive core that can overwhelm physical walls through shared pressure.
Iron Valiant
Deals with opposing Great Tusk and Dondozo which can wall Dragonite's physical sets.
Game History
Introduced in Generation I as the original pseudo-legendary, Dragonite was the final challenge of Lance's champion team. It evolved from a niche niche utility mon to a top-tier threat in Generation V with the introduction of its Hidden Ability, Multiscale, and has remained a staple of the OU tier ever since.
Trivia
- ◆It is said to be able to fly around the globe in just 16 hours, reaching speeds of roughly 1,550 mph.
- ◆Despite its bulky appearance, it is known as the 'Sea Guardian' and is famous for saving drowning sailors.
- ◆Dragonite's design is notably different from its pre-evolutions, losing the serpentine body and blue scales for a bipedal, orange appearance.
- ◆In the anime, Orange Islands Champion Drake used a Dragonite that knew ten different moves in a single battle.
- ◆In Pokémon Yellow, Lance's Dragonite knows Barrier, a move it could not legally learn at the time.
- ◆It has the highest base stat total of all non-Mega, non-Legendary Flying-type Pokémon.
Moves · 139 total
Level-Up
5 movesTM / HM
44 movesMove Tutor
6 movesOther
84 movesWhere to find· 33 games
Red
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Blue
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Yellow
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Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Ruby
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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FireRed
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LeafGreen
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XD: Gale of Darkness
1 spot- •Gateon Port Lighthouse Top
Diamond
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Black
1 spot- •Dragonspiral Tower Outside
White
1 spot- •Dragonspiral Tower Outside
Black 2
2 spots- •Dragonspiral Tower Outside
- •Unova Route 18 Hidden Grotto
White 2
2 spots- •Dragonspiral Tower Outside
- •Unova Route 18 Hidden Grotto
X
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Y
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Omega Ruby
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Alpha Sapphire
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Sun
1 spot- •Poni Gauntlet
Moon
1 spot- •Poni Gauntlet
Ultra Sun
1 spot- •Poni Gauntlet
Ultra Moon
1 spot- •Poni Gauntlet
Let's Go, Pikachu!
25 spots- •Kanto Route 1
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 14
- •Kanto Route 15
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 3
- •Kanto Route 4
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Kanto Route 9
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
Let's Go, Eevee!
25 spots- •Kanto Route 1
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 14
- •Kanto Route 15
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 3
- •Kanto Route 4
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Kanto Route 9
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
Sword
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Shield
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