Dragonite (Pokémon)
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| Dragonite カイリュー Kairyu | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #149 |
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| Johto Dex | #243 |
| Hoenn Dex | #304 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-038 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Dragon / Flying |
| Species | Dragon Pokémon |
| Height | 7′03″ (2.2m) |
| Weight | 463.0 lbs. (210.0kg) |
| Ability | Inner Focus |
| Egg groups | Water 1 |
| Dragon | |
| Time to hatch | 10,240 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 Atk |
| Exp. yield | 218 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Brown |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Dragonite (Japanese: カイリュー Kairyu) is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon. It is also a Pseudo-legendary.
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Biology
Physiology
Dragonite, despite being bulky, are incredibly agile and fast. They resemble an European dragon, and have a pair of little wings that can increase in size while in flight. It is somewhat taller than most humans.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Dragonite are very strong. They can cause a great deal of damage to most Pokémon. Dragonite's signature move is Outrage, a powerful Dragon-type move. Although it is rather difficult compared to other Pokémon to level a Dragonite up, they gain much more power than most other Pokémon after they evolve.
Behavior
Dragonite has a kindhearted disposition. They have been said to save people from drowning and lead ships that have been trapped in storms to safety. Dragonite are said to have a human-matching intelligence. They are extremely fast, so fast that they are able to circle around the globe in sixteen hours.
Habitat
Dragonite are very rare in the wild, if found at all. People have claimed that there is an island somewhere that only Dragonite inhabit.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
In the anime, Dragonite seemed to be an unknown Pokémon before Mystery at the Lighthouse, Bill is seen looking at the Pokémon and calling it unknown. That Dragonite was a giant Pokémon.
The first time that Dragonite actually made an appearance was during Mewtwo Strikes Back. The orange dragon delivered an invitation to Ash and co. to come to New Island.
A Dragonite belonging to Drake was used to battle Ash Ketchum in Hello Pummello and Enter the Dragonite.
Lance used his Dragonite to defeat the Red Gyarados in Rage of Innocence. Lance's Dragonite appeared again during The Scuffle of Legends.
A Dragonite that belonged to the original Gym Leader of the Blackthorn Gym appeared in Fangs For Nothing. This Dragonite went on a rampage when Team Rocket tried to steal a sacred bowl of fire in the following episode.
Professor Oak is revealed to own a very powerful Dragonite in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special, Lance, leader of the Elite Four, has a Dragonite.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dragonite (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Ranger: After the sixth mission, it is possible to use the Dragonite Bus. The Dragonite must be captured once but afterwards it will fly the player to any of the Ranger bases.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| I | Red | An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans. |
| Blue | ||
| Yellow | It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor. | |
| Stadium | Has intelligence on par with people. This "sea guardian" is said to be capable of flying around the globe in about 16 hours. | |
| II | Gold | It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people. |
| Silver | This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble. | |
| Crystal | It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there. | |
| Stadium 2 | It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people. | |
| III | Ruby | Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just sixteen hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land. |
| Sapphire | Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just sixteen hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land. | |
| Emerald | It can circle the globe in just 16 hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land. | |
| FireRed | It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.. | |
| LeafGreen | Very few people ever see this Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans. | |
| IV | Diamond | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Pearl | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | None | Evolve Dragonair |
| Pokémon Yellow | None | Evolve Dragonair | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | None | Evolve Dragonair |
| Pokémon Crystal | None | Evolve Dragonair | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Evolve Dragonair | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | One | Gateon Port (Shadow) | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Dragonair |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Snap | Valley |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Phobos Jet Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Dragonair |
| Pokémon Ranger | Ring Town |
Base stats
| HP: | 91 | |
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| Attack: | 134 | |
| Defense: | 95 | |
| Special: | 100 | |
| SpAtk: | 100 | |
| SpDef: | 100 | |
| Speed: | 80 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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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.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Dragonite knows Shadow Down, Shadow Rush, Shadow Shed and Shadow Storm as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Heal Bell after being purified.
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
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| Acquisition: Evolve |
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 4 | Recruit Rate: Evolve | Friend Area: Mystic Lake |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | I fly, but I'm still considered a guardian of the sea. | |
| 26%-50% HP | My HP's getting down to half. | |
| 1%-25% HP | I can't keep up... There's no strength left... | |
| Level Up | Yes! I've leveled up! Let me work even harder for you! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
Group: 
| Loops: 3 | Minimum Experience: - |
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: None | Maximum Experience: - |
| Dragonite transports Rangers from town to town if they are deemed to be worthy. | ||
Evolution
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Level 55
Dragonite
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Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | ||
