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Dragonair
The Dragon Pokémon
TL;DR. Dragonair is a pure dragon-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 420. A mystical POKéMON that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
Dragon
A mystical POKéMON that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
Height4.0 m
Weight16.5 kg
AbilitiesShed Skin
HiddenMarvel Scale
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 420. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 61
Attack 84
Defense 65
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 70
Total420
420 base stat total, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 51st among Dragon-types.
84 base Attack, Dragonair's strongest stat, ranking 44th of 70 Dragon-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Dragonair on Daily Pokémon
Dragonair was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Dragonair 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, Dragonair reaches 1,780 CP at level 40 and 2,036 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack163
GO Defense135
GO Stamina156
Max CP (L40)1,780
Max CP (L50)2,012
Best buddy (L51)2,036
Raid catch CP 957–1,017 (L20). Weather boosted 1,197–1,271 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Dragonair in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Dragonair across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #80 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #80 88.6 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Dragonair.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dragonair, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Dragonair?
Dragonair is a pure Dragon-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Dragonair weak to?
Dragonair takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Dragonair resistant to?
Dragonair resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.
How does Dragonair evolve?
Dragonair evolves from Dratini (Level 30). Dragonair evolves into Dragonite (Level 55).
What generation is Dragonair from?
Dragonair was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0148.
What are Dragonair's base stats?
Dragonair has HP 61, Attack 84, Defense 65, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 70, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 420.
What are Dragonair's abilities?
Dragonair can have the ability Shed Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Marvel Scale.
Is Dragonair legendary or mythical?
No. Dragonair is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Dragonair's best stat?
Dragonair's highest base stat is Attack at 84, which ranks 44th of 70 Dragon-type Pokémon.
Is Dragonair good?
Dragonair has a base stat total of 420, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 51st among Dragon-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Dragonair as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Dragonair is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Ice Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Fire Water Grass Electric
Comparison
Dragonair vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 70 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Dragonair | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 61 | 84 | -23 |
| Attack | 84 | 94 | -10 |
| Defense | 65 | 83 | -18 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 87 | -17 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 78 | -8 |
| Speed | 70 | 78 | -8 |
| Total | 420 | 504 | -84 |
Game appearances
Dragonair appears in 38 games.
Every mainline release where Dragonair 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 Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Dragonair in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 24 games have a known habitat.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
MT Coronet 4F
Gold, Silver, Crystal
Dragons DenJohto Route 45
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Dragons Den
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee
Kanto Route 10
Yellow
Kanto Safari Zone Middle
FireRed, LeafGreen
Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone Middle
Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Dragonspiral Tower Outside
X, Y
Friend Safari DragonKalos Route 21
Sun, Moon
Poni GauntletPoni MeadowVast Poni Canyon Northwest
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Poni GauntletPoni Meadow
blue-japan
Celadon City Prize Corner
Pokémon anime
Dragonair appears in 16 episodes.
From EP035 (1997-11-25) through JN090 (2021-12-10).
- EP035 The Legend of Dratini Original 1997-11-25
- EP050 Who Gets to Keep Togepi? Original 1999-03-27
- EP110 Pokémon Double Trouble Original 2000-09-09
- EP174 Mountain Time Original 2001-10-20
- EP199 The Art of Pokémon Original 2002-04-06
- EP251 I Politoed Ya So! Original 2003-05-24
- EP252 Kōri no Dōkutsu! Original 2002-05-30
- EP253 Beauty Is Skin Deep Original 2003-05-31
- EP254 Fangs for Nothin' Original 2003-06-07
- AG152 On Olden Pond Advanced Generation 2006-09-30
- DP143 An Egg Scramble! Diamond & Pearl 2010-02-06
- BW136 A Pokémon of a Different Color! Black & White 2013-10-26
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Dragonair partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Dragonair partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Dragonair has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Dragonair sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
7 Dragonair cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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