Dragonite
Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Dragonite is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Its evolution line were the only Dragon type Pokémon in the first generation of games (Red/Blue/Yellow).
Pokédex data
| National № | 0149 |
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| Type | Dragon Flying |
| Species | Dragon Pokémon |
| Height | 2.2 m (7′03″) |
| Weight | 210.0 kg (463.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Inner Focus Multiscale (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0149 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0243 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0149 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0248 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0147 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0283 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0381 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0149 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0349 (Scarlet/Violet) 0196 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
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| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 300 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Water 1 |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 91 | 292 | 386 | |
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| Attack | 134 | 245 | 403 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Def | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 600 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Dragonite changes
- In Generation 1, Dragonite has a base Special stat of 100.
- In Pokémon Yellow, Dragonite has a catch rate of 9.
- In Generations 1-4, Dragonite has a base experience yield of 218.
- In Generations 5-7, Dragonite has a base experience yield of 270.
- In Generation 2, Dragonite has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
An extremely rarely seen marine POKéMON. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans. |
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| Yellow | It is said that this POKéMON lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor. |
| 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. |
| Ruby 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| 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 Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
| 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 Let's Go Eevee |
It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, these are only rumors. |
| 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 Shining Pearl |
It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides wrecked ships to shore. |
| 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. |
Moves learned by Dragonite
- In other generations
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Moves learnt by level up
Dragonite learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Extreme Speed | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 1 | Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
| 15 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 25 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 33 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 39 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 41 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 46 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 53 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 62 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
| 80 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Dragonite learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 |
Egg moves
Dragonite learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dragonite gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Dragonite is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 44 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 67 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 68 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 69 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 78 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 80 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 89 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 | |
| 97 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 100 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 113 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 122 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 124 | Ice Spinner | Ice | 80 | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 156 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 169 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 174 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 200 | Scale Shot | Dragon | 25 | 90 | |
| 222 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 226 | Dragon Cheer | Dragon | — | ∞ |
Moves learnt by level up
Dragonite learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extreme Speed | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 1 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 1 | Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
| 15 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 25 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 33 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 39 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 41 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 46 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 53 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 62 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
| 80 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Dragonite learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 |
Egg moves
Dragonite learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dragonite gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
| Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| Extreme Speed | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| Mist | Ice | — | — | |
| Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 |
Move Tutor moves
Dragonite can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Dragonite is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 97 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 1
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- 5
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- 8
- 9
Dragonite sprites
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Where to find Dragonite
| Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Dratini/Dragonair |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Dratini/Dragonair |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Dratini/Dragonair |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Dratini/Dragonair |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower |
| X Y |
Evolve Dratini/Dragonair |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Gauntlet |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Dratini/Dragonair |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Dragonite questions
Other languages
| English | Dragonite |
|---|---|
| Japanese | カイリュー (Kairyu) |
| German | Dragoran |
| French | Dracolosse |
| Italian | Dragonite |
| Spanish | Dragonite |
| Korean | 망나뇽 (mangnanyong) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 快龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 快龍 |
| English |
Dragon Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ドラゴンポケモン |
| German | Drachen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Dragon |
| Italian | Pokémon Drago |
| Spanish | Pokémon Dragón |
| Korean | 드래곤포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 龙宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 龍寶可夢 |
Name origin
- dragon
- mythical fire-breathing creature
- knight
- noble cavalier



