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No. 10281 · Generation VI · Kalos

Mega Dragonite

The Dragon Pokémon

TL;DR. Mega Dragonite is a dragon/flying-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 700. An extremely rarely seen marine POKéMON. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.

Dragon Flying

An extremely rarely seen marine POKéMON. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.

Height2.2 m

Weight290.0 kg

AbilitiesMultiscale

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 700. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 91

Attack 124

Defense 115

Sp. Attack 145

Sp. Defense 125

Speed 100

Total700

700 base stat total, the 2nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Dragon-types.

145 base Special Attack, Mega Dragonite's strongest stat, ranking 5th of 173 Dragon-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Mega Dragonite in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mega Dragonite reaches 4,823 CP at level 40 and 5,517 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack299

GO Defense255

GO Stamina209

Max CP (L40)4,823

Max CP (L50)5,452

Best buddy (L51)5,517

Raid catch CP 2,656–2,755 (L20). Weather boosted 3,321–3,445 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mega Dragonite.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mega Dragonite, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mega Dragonite?

Mega Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Mega Dragonite weak to?

Mega Dragonite takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Rock, Dragon, Fairy.

What is Mega Dragonite resistant to?

Mega Dragonite is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Grass.

How does Mega Dragonite evolve?

Mega Dragonite evolves from Dragonite (Mega Evolve with Dragoniteite (battle-only)). Mega Dragonite is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Mega Dragonite from?

Mega Dragonite was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #10281.

What are Mega Dragonite's base stats?

Mega Dragonite has HP 91, Attack 124, Defense 115, Special Attack 145, Special Defense 125, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 700.

What are Mega Dragonite's abilities?

Mega Dragonite can have the ability Multiscale.

Is Mega Dragonite legendary or mythical?

No. Mega Dragonite is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mega Dragonite's best stat?

Mega Dragonite's highest base stat is Special Attack at 145, which ranks 5th of 173 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Mega Dragonite good?

Mega Dragonite has a base stat total of 700, the 2nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Mega Dragonite as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Mega Dragonite in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Mega Dragonite 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Mega Dragonite is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating

Ice

2× Weak to

Rock Dragon Fairy

½× Resists

Fire Water Fighting Bug

¼× Strongly resists

Grass

0× Immune to

Ground

Comparison

Mega Dragonite vs. the average Dragon-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 173 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Stat	Mega Dragonite	Dragon avg	Difference
HP	91	76	+15
Attack	124	83	+41
Defense	115	72	+43
Special Attack	145	77	+68
Special Defense	125	72	+53
Speed	100	80	+20
Total	700	460	+240

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Game appearances

Dragonite appears in 40 games.

Every mainline release where Dragonite is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Champions
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO
2021 Pokémon UNITE

Champions Reg M-A #13 most-used 13.7% of teams

See Dragonite's competitive set → Full Champions meta

Pokémon Champions: Confirmed in Pokémon Champions

Where to find

Catch Dragonite in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21

Black, White

Dragonspiral Tower Outside

Black 2, White 2

Dragonspiral Tower OutsideUnova Route 18 Hidden Grotto

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Poni Gauntlet

Gateon Port Lighthouse Top

Pokémon anime