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Dragonair ハクリュー Hakuryu
Artwork from FR/LG
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Type	Dragon
Species	Dragon Pokémon
Height	13′01″ (4.0m)
Weight	36.4 lbs. (16.5kg)
Ability	Shed Skin
Egg groups	Water 1
	Dragon
Time to hatch	10,240 steps
Effort yield	2 Atk
Exp. yield	144 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,250,000 exp.
Gender	50% ♀ / 50% ♂
Pokédex color	Blue
Catch rate	45
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Dragonair (Japanese: 'ハクリュー Hakuryu) is a Dragon-type Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Base stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 TCG-only Moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 5.9 Trivia 5.9.1 Origin 5.9.1.1 Name origin 5.10 In other languages 6 External links

Biology

Physiology

Dragonair are long, serpent-like Pokémon that can be up to 13′01″ (4.0m) long. They have dark, glossy eyes and a small, unicorn-like horn on their foreheads. On either side of their heads are small feathery wings which may assist Dragonair in flight. Dragonair are covered in sapphire-blue scales, except for their bellies, which are a bright white. A feature unique to Dragonair are the small blue orbs that appear under their necks and on the ends of their tails.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Dragonair are said to have the ability to control the weather and surrounding climate; they also give out a distinct, gentle aura that can be felt by humans. Many people have also seen these Pokémon flying, even though they have no wings (except for the small wings on their heads, which are too small to assist them in flight). Dragonair also host a large amount of energy within their bodies which they discharge from their crystals, this allows them to change the weather.

Behavior

Dragonair are docile Pokémon that give out a gentle aura that can be felt by people nearby. Although shy and protective of their habitat, they are also very powerful dragon Pokémon. Dragonair have the ability Shed Skin, which gives it a 1/3 chance of refreshing its status if it is inflicted with a status ailment.

Habitat

Dragonair are rare Pokémon that often inhabit lakes and seas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food
Not much is known about this Pokémon's diet, as they are so reclusive, but it is assumed they eat berries like most Pokémon do.

In the anime

Dragonair first appeared in the banned episode, The Legend of Dratini. The warden of the Safari Zone was protecting it.

Clair's Dratini evolved into a Dragonair in Beauty is Skin Deep.

In On Olden Pond, a Dragonair was living in a lake that a businessman once planned to build a luxury resort on.

In the manga

Lance owns two, one caught previously, the other stolen and brainwashed; the one which was offered as a prize in the Surf contest.

In the TCG

Main article: Dragonair (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
I	Red	A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
	Blue
	Yellow	According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.
	Stadium	Lives in large bodies of water like the sea and lakes. It is said to have the power to change the weather and fly.
II	Gold	They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
	Silver	Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.
	Crystal	It is called the divine Pokémon. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.
	Stadium 2	They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
III	Ruby	Dragonair stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter weather conditions in its vicinity by discharging energy from the crystals on its neck and tail.
	Sapphire	Dragonair stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter weather conditions in its vicinity by discharging energy from the crystals on its neck and tail.
	Emerald	A Dragonair stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter the weather around it by loosing energy from the crystals on its neck and tail.
	FireRed	It is said to live in seas and lakes. Even though it has no wings, it has been seen flying occasionally.
	LeafGreen	A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.
IV	Diamond	If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
	Pearl	If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	None	Evolve Dratini
	Pokémon Yellow	Rare	Safari Zone
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	Rare	Dragon's Den
	Pokémon Crystal	Rare	Dragon's Den
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Trade
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Rare	Safari Zone
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Trade
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Rare	Mt. Coronet
	Pokémon Platinum		Unknown
	Pal Park		Pond

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 14 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Wyvern Hill (12F-20F)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Almia Castle

Base stats

HP:	61
Attack:	84
Defense:	65
Special:	70
SpAtk:	70
SpDef:	70
Speed:	70

The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Ice: 2× Dragon: 2×	Grass: ½× Fire: ½× Water: ½× Electric: ½×	Normal: 1× Fighting: 1× Flying: 1× Poison: 1× Ground: 1× Rock: 1× Bug: 1× Ghost: 1× Steel: 1× Psychic: 1× Dark: 1×

Learnset

Dragonair is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type 35 Slam 45 Dragon Rage 55 Hyper Beam

Generation II Level Move Type 38 Agility 47 Safeguard 56 Outrage 65 Hyper Beam

Generation III Level Move Type 38 Agility 47 Safeguard 56 Outrage 65 Hyper Beam

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. 33 Aqua Tail 39 Dragon Rush 47 Safeguard 53 Dragon Dance 61 Outrage 67 Hyper Beam

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM07 Horn Drill TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM20 Rage TM23 Dragon Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM45 Thunder Wave TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse TM06 Toxic TM07 Zap Cannon TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 DragonBreath TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM43 Detect TM44 Rest HM03 Surf HM07 Waterfall

Generation III # Move Type TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Safeguard TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM03 Surf HM07 Waterfall

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Safeguard TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM35 Flamethrower TM38 Fire Blast TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM58 Endure TM59 Dragon Pulse TM73 Thunder Wave TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM03 Surf HM07 Waterfall

By breeding

• DragonBreath
• Dragon Dance
• Dragon Rush
• Haze
• Light Screen
• Mist
• Supersonic

TCG-only Moves

• Horn Attack

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -19%	Friend Area: Mystic Lake
Phrases
51%-100% HP	The sea and the sky... Both are my allies!
26%-50% HP	This isn't good. I have only half my HP left.
1%-25% HP	I'm done for... Even the power of water is gone...
Level Up	I've leveled up. I'll make you believe in my power!
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage
Group:	Poké Assist:	Field Move: Crush x3

Evolution

Basic Dratini

Level 30 Dragonair

Level 55 Dragonite

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
			Image:Spr 2c 148.gif
			Image:Spr 2c 148 s.gif			Image:Spr b g2 148 s.png
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	Image:Spr 3r 148.png			Image:Spr 3f 148.png
	Image:Spr 3r 148 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 148 s.gif	Image:Spr 3f 148 s.png		Image:Spr b g3 148 s.png
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
	Image:Spr 4d 148.png		Image:Spr 4p 148.png			Image:Spr b g4 148.png
			Image:Spr 4p 148 s.png			Image:Spr b g4 148 s.png

For other sprites and images, please see Dragonair images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• The prototype name for Dragonair was "Dragyn," a play on the word "dragon."
• Dragonair is one of the only Pokémon who shrinks when it evolves, alongside Gloom into Bellossom, Porygon into Porygon2, and Haunter into Gengar.
• Despite being said to be able to change the weather as one of its natural abilities, Dragonair needs to use TMs to learn Hail, Sunny Day, Rain Dance, and Sandstorm.
• Though mentioned and seen in the anime to have the ability to fly, Dragonair is unable to use the HM Fly, or any other Flying-type moves for that matter.

Origin

It appears to be based on sea serpents or lóng, traditional Chinese dragons who bring good luck.

Name origin

Dragonair's name appears to be a combination of dragon and air, referring to its ability to change the weather, or "lair", the home of a dragon. It may also be a play on the word debonair. Hakuryū could be taken to mean 白竜, white dragon. Hakuryu was also the name of the dragonlike companion of Hakai from the legend of the journey to the west in Buddhist lore.

In other languages

• German: Dragonir
• French: Draco - From dragon.
• Korean: 신뇽 Sinnyong

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Heavenly, the fanlisting for Dragonair at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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