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No. 0149 · Generation I · Kanto

Dragonite

The Dragon Pokémon

TL;DR. Dragonite is a dragon/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 600. 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

Weight210.0 kg

AbilitiesInner Focus

HiddenMultiscale

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 91

Attack 134

Defense 95

Sp. Attack 100

Sp. Defense 100

Speed 80

Total600

600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 14th among Dragon-types.

134 base Attack, Dragonite's strongest stat, ranking 9th of 173 Dragon-types.

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

Pokémon GO

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, Dragonite reaches 3,792 CP at level 40 and 4,338 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack263

GO Defense198

GO Stamina209

Max CP (L40)3,792

Max CP (L50)4,287

Best buddy (L51)4,338

Raid catch CP 2,079–2,167 (L20). Weather boosted 2,599–2,709 (L25).

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Competitive

Dragonite in competitive play.

Dragonite is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #222 in the Great League.

Dragon Dance

Dragon Dance / Extreme Speed / Earthquake / Ice Spinner

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityMultiscale
NatureAdamant
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraNormal, Ground

Dragon Dance + Scale Shot

Dragon Dance / Scale Shot / Fire Punch / Encore

ItemLoaded Dice
AbilityMultiscale
NatureAdamant
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraFire

Doubles OU

Choice Band

Extreme Speed / Dragon Claw / Ice Spinner / Fire Punch

ItemChoice Band
AbilityInner Focus
NatureAdamant
EVs252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
TeraNormal

VGC 2025

Bulky Attacker

Protect / Scale Shot / Tailwind / Haze

ItemLoaded Dice
AbilityMultiscale
NatureAdamant
TeraFairy, Steel

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #222 84.2 score

Ultra League #238 82.3 score

Master League #53 82.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Dragonite.

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

What type is Dragonite?

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

What is Dragonite weak to?

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

What is Dragonite resistant to?

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

How does Dragonite evolve?

Dragonite evolves from Dragonair (Level 55). Dragonite evolves into Mega Dragonite (Mega Evolve with Dragoniteite (battle-only)).

What generation is Dragonite from?

Dragonite was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0149.

What are Dragonite's base stats?

Dragonite has HP 91, Attack 134, Defense 95, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 100, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Dragonite's abilities?

Dragonite can have the ability Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Multiscale.

Is Dragonite legendary or mythical?

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

What is Dragonite's best stat?

Dragonite's highest base stat is Attack at 134, which ranks 9th of 173 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Dragonite good?

Dragonite has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 14th among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

See the full Q&A page for Dragonite →

Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega

Mega Dragonite

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Dragonite in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Dragonite in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Dragonite in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

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

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

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when 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

Dragonite vs. the average Dragon-type.

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

Stat	Dragonite	Dragon avg	Difference
HP	91	76	+15
Attack	134	83	+51
Defense	95	72	+23
Special Attack	100	77	+23
Special Defense	100	72	+28
Speed	80	80	+0
Total	600	460	+140

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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