Dragonair
ハクリュー Hakuryu
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
2
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
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| Speed
0
| Exp.
144
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Dragonair (Japanese: ハクリュー Hakuryu) is a Dragon-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Dratini starting at level 30, and evolves into Dragonite starting at level 55.
Biology
Physiology
Dragonair are long, serpentine Pokémon that can be up to 13 feet 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. 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. They somewhat resemble larger versions of their pre-evolutionary forms.
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, allowing them to change the weather. Dragonair's orb can be used as a source of light.
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 to shed their skin, ridding their bodies of unwanted ailments.
Habitat
Dragonair are rare Pokémon that often inhabit lakes and seas.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Dragonair first appeared in the banned episode, EP035 as a Dratini the warden of the Safari Zone was protecting. It evolved later in the episode.
Clair's Dratini evolved into a Dragonair in Beauty is Skin Deep.
In On Olden Pond, a Dragonair was living in a lake that Mr. Saridakis once planned to build a luxury resort on.
Dragonair also made a cameo in the second Pikachu movie, appearing after the storm flying around the rainbow.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP035
| Dragonair
| Ash's Pokédex
| Dragonair, a Dragon Pokémon. A legendary Pokémon that can make rain or snow fall at its will. It can even fly without wings.
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| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP251
| Dragonair
| Ash's Pokédex
| Dragonair, the Dragon Pokémon. Dragonair has the ability to manipulate the elements as it wishes.
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| This concludes the entries from the Original series.
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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
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| I
| Red
| A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
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| Blue
| A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
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| Yellow
| According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.
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| 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.
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| II
| Gold
| They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
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| Silver
| Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.
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| Crystal
| It is called the divine Pokémon. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.
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| Stadium 2
| They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| It is said to live in seas and lakes. Even though it has no wings, it has been seen flying occasionally.
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| LeafGreen
| A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.
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| IV
| Diamond
| If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
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| Pearl
| If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
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| Platinum
| If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
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Game locations
In side games
Base stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
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| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Dragonair is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Altaria
Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
| DragonBreath
| Dragon
| Special
| 60
| 100%
| 20
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Altaria
Gyarados
| Dragon Dance
| Dragon
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cool
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Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
| Dragon Rush
| Dragon
| Physical
| 100
| 75%
| 10
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Ekans, Arbok
Wooper, Quagsire
Surskit, Masquerain
Seviper
| Haze
| Ice
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Marill, Azumarill
Psyduck, Golduck
Feebas, Milotic
| Light Screen*
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Lapras
Wooper, Quagsire
Wingull, Pelipper
Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Swablu, Altaria
Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon
| Mist
| Ice
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Mantine
Wingull, Pelipper
| Supersonic
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 55%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- The prototype name for Dragonair was "Dragyn", a play on the word "dragon".
- Dragonair is one of a few 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.
- Dragonair gains the ability to evolve into its next form at the highest level of any Pokémon, 55. It shares this distinction with Pupitar.
- In Blackthorn City, a woman is willing to trade her Rhydon for a female Dragonair. This makes Dragonair the only Pokémon to be required to be a certain gender for an in-game trade.
- In its Gold and Silver shiny sprites, it is shown to be lavender. However in the newer games, its shiny form is pink.
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
Related articles
External links
Notes
Body size: 1
( Dragon )
(Crush ×3)
For other sprites and images, please see Dragonair images on Bulbagarden Archives.
