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Dragonite (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
#150: Mewtwo Mewtwo
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Dragonite (disambiguation).
Dragonite
カイリュー Kairyu
#149
149Dragonite.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Types
 Dragon  Flying 
Species
Dragon Pokémon
Abilities
Inner Focus Multiscale
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#149
Johto
#248*
Hoenn
#304*
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-038
Height
7'03"
Imperial
2.2m
Metric
Weight
463.0lbs
Imperial
210.0kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Footprint
 F149.png 
Body style
Body06.png
Catch rate
45
5.9%
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Water 1 and
Dragon groups
41 cycles
(10455 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
3
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 218 Battle Exp.: 2181*

Dragonite (Japanese: カイリュー Kairyu) is a dual-type Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

It evolves from Dragonair starting at level 55. It is the final form of Dratini.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Despite being bulky, Dragonite are incredibly agile and fast. Unlike their pre-evolutions, they are orange and possess arms and legs, all of which are equipped with three claws. Dragonite is considerably shorter than Dragonair, having lost its serpentine form. However, it retains the horn on its forehead that it possessed as a Dragonair, although it is now colored orange like most of Dragonite's body. They resemble bipedal European dragons, and each one has a pair of little green-colored wings that can increase in size while flying. They have a taller stature than most humans. Dragonite also possess S-shaped yellow antennae and a cream-colored, striated underbelly.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Dragonite are very strong Pokémon. When they become particularly angry, they may go on a rampage, and will be unable to control their aggression for some time. They are also able to use many elemental attacks such as Thunder, Ice Beam, Flamethrower, Water Pulse, and the elemental punches. The speed of their flight is so immense they are able to circle the globe in sixteen hours, traveling roughly 1,556 mph, or about three times the speed of an average airplane.

Behavior

Dragonite have a kindhearted disposition and are said to have human-like intelligence. They have been said to save people from drowning and lead ships that have been trapped in storms to safety. If angered, however, they are capable of going on uncontrollable rampages with devastating results.

Habitat

Dragonite are very rare in the wild. People have claimed that there is an island somewhere that only Dragonite inhabit. There are also some rare reports of Dragonite inhabiting the waters outside Dragonspiral Tower.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Dragonite in the anime
The giant Dragonite shown on Mystery at the Lighthouse

Major appearances

Drake's Dragonite

A Dragonite belonging to Drake was used to battle Ash in Hello Pummello and Enter the Dragonite.

Lance's Dragonite

Lance used his Dragonite to defeat the Red Gyarados in Rage of Innocence. Lance's Dragonite appeared again during The Scuffle of Legends.

Other

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.

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. It calmed down later on in that episode.

Minor appearances

The first time that Dragonite actually made an appearance was during Mewtwo Strikes Back. It delivered an invitation to Ash and friends to come to New Island.

Professor Oak is revealed to own a very powerful Dragonite in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.

Provo's Dragonite appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! as one of the participants of the PokéRinger competition.

Palmer's Dragonite appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!.

The skeleton of a Dragonite appeared as an exhibit in the Nacrene City Museum in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP111 Dragonite Ash's Pokédex Dragonite, the Dragon Pokémon. This extremely rare and highly intelligent type is able to fly faster than any known Pokémon.
This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Drake and his Dragonite also appear in The The Electric Tale of Pikachu, once again as his star Pokémon and the last opponent Ash's team faced. It defeated Squirtle and Charizard, and was eventually defeated by Pikachu.

Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, a wild Dragonite first appears in Volume 2, where Red searches for an HM03, containing the move Surf, knowing that his rival Blue had obtained it already. After a tough fight during which it showed great resilience taking Pika's electric attacks to no effect, and withstanding a Double-Edge from Snor, it was eventually beaten when Misty arrived with her Gyarados, Gyara. Gyara then was traded for Red's Krabby, as Dragonite destroyed the HM and it was the only Pokémon which knew the move.

Two years later, Lance, leader of the Elite Four, is shown to have an even stronger Dragonite, one whose hide is so thick that it was able to stay in a vat of molten lava for an extended period of time, and none of Yellow's weak attacks had any effect. It was very devoted to Lance's cause of exterminating the human race in order to provide good habitats for Pokémon.

Presumably, this same Dragonite rampaged at the Pokéathlon stadium in the HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter, only to be eventually defeated by Gold's Togebo.

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red
Blue
An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
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.
Generation 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.
Generation III
Ruby
Sapphire
Emerald
{{{rsedex}}}
Ruby
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.
Ruby
{{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire
{{{sapphiredex}}}
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
LeafGreen
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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.
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
{{{dpdex}}}
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Diamond
{{{diamonddex}}}
Pearl
{{{pearldex}}}
Platinum
{{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold
SoulSilver
{{{hgssdex}}}
HeartGold
It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
SoulSilver
This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
Generation V
Black
White
It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Black
{{{blackdex}}}
White
{{{whitedex}}}
 ???
No Pokédex data is available.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Evolve Dragonair
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Evolve Dragonair
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve Dragonair
Crystal
None Evolve Dragonair
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Evolve Dragonair
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Gateon Port (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Dragonair
Platinum
None Evolve Dragonair
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Dragonair
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Very Rare Dragonspiral Tower (Rippling Water)

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Valley
Pokémon Pinball Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Jet
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Ranger Ring Town
Pokémon Rumble Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon Rumble Blast Lake: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Flower Zone

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Black White Dragon Scale Dragon Scale (5%)
Events* Yache Berry Yache Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 91
151 - 198 292 - 386
Attack: 134
125 - 204 245 - 403
Defense: 95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Sp.Atk: 100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Sp.Def: 100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Speed: 80
76 - 145 148 - 284
Total: 600   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 100.


Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Power
5/5 ★★★★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
17/22 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant against
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Unaffected by
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Damaged normally by
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Start Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
Start ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
Start Roost Flying Status —% 10
Start Wrap Normal Physical 15 90% 20
Start Leer Normal Status 100% 30
Start Thunder Wave Electric Status 100% 20
Start Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20
5 Thunder Wave Electric Status 100% 20
11 Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20
15 Dragon Rage Dragon Special 100% 10
21 Slam Normal Physical 80 75% 20
25 Agility Psychic Status —% 30
33 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 60 90% 10
39 Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
47 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10
53 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25
55 Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35
61 Dragon Dance Dragon Status —% 20
67 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
75 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5
81 Hurricane Flying Special 120 70% 10
  • A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Dragonite obtained at level 1 in Generation V
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dragonite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status —% 15
Bag TM Dragon Sprite.png TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 80 100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status —% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 95 100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120 70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status —% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 95 100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120 70% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 95 100% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status —% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120 85% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 50 80% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 100% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 60 100% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 30 100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10
Bag TM Dragon Sprite.png TM82 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 60 90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30
Bag HM Flying Sprite.png HM02 Fly Flying Physical 90 95% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 95 100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM06 Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dragonite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GolduckSeelDewgongKabutoKabutopsEmpoleon
BuizelFloatzelTirtougaCarracostaAlomomola
Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20
AltariaBagonShelgonSalamenceDeinoZweilous
Hydreigon
DragonBreath Dragon Special 60 100% 20
HorseaSeadraKingdraGyaradosDratiniDragonair
DragoniteSwabluAltariaAxewFraxureHaxorus
Dragon Dance Dragon Status —% 10
HorseaSeadraKingdraAltariaAxewFraxure
HaxorusDeinoZweilousHydreigon
Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 90 100% 10
DratiniDragonairDragoniteGibleGabiteGarchomp
DeinoZweilousHydreigon
Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10
DratiniDragonairDragonite ExtremeSpeed Normal Physical 80 100% 5
EkansArbokWooperQuagsireSurskitMasquerain
Seviper
Haze Ice Status —% 30
SeelDewgongSeviperFeebasMiloticGible
GabiteGarchompAxewFraxureHaxorusDruddigon
Iron Tail* Steel Physical 100 75% 15
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadLombreLudicolo
WingullPelipperSwabluAltariaPiplupPrinplup
Empoleon
Mist Ice Status —% 30
MantineWingullPelipperTympolePalpitoadSeismitoad Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20
SquirtleWartortleBlastoisePsyduckGolduckTentacool
TentacruelSlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingLaprasRemoraid
OctilleryMantineWingullPelipperMiloticHuntail
GorebyssShellosShellosGastrodonGastrodonDucklett
SwannaAlomomola
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dragonite in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Dragonite in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dragonite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W Draco Meteor Dragon Special 140 90% 5
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Dragonite can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Dragonite cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dragonite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dragonite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves Level 55+ Purified moves
Shadow Down Shadow 149.png Heal Bell Normal
Shadow Rush Shadow Hyper Beam Normal
Shadow Shed Shadow Dragon Dance Dragon
Shadow Storm Shadow Earthquake Ground

By events

Generation IV
Other generations:
V
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   S. Contest   Appeal 
Saikyou and Toys "R" Us EventsLv.50 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
  • A superscript level indicates that Dragonite can learn this move normally in Generation IV at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dragonite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin149.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani149.gif 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP149.png 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!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Yes! I've leveled up! Let me work even harder for you!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP149.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: Flying PA.png
( Flying )
Field move: None
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
Dragonite transports Rangers from town to town if they are deemed to be worthy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW149.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Dragonite guards the Flower Zone. He's a warmhearted yet mighty Pokémon. And he's truly an expert at Salamence's Air Ace.

Evolution

Dratini
Unevolved
Dratini
 Dragon 
Rare Candy
Level 30


Dragonair
First evolution
Dragonair
 Dragon 
Rare Candy
Level 55


Dragonite
Second evolution
Dragonite
 Dragon  Flying 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 149.png Spr 1y 149.png Spr 1g 149.png Spr b g1 149.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 149.png Spr 2s 149.png Spr 2c 149.gif Spr b 2g 149.png
Spr 2g 149 s.png Spr 2s 149 s.png Spr 2c 149 s.gif Spr b 2g 149 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 149.png Spr 3e 149.gif Spr 3f 149.png Spr b 3r 149.png
Spr 3r 149 s.png Spr 3e 149 s.gif Spr 3f 149 s.png Spr b 3r 149 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 149.png Spr 4d 149.png Spr 4h 149.png Spr b 4d 149.png
Spr 4d 149 s.png Spr 4d 149 s.png Spr 4h 149 s.png Spr b 4d 149 s.png
V Black White Back
Spr 5b 149.png Spr b 5b 149.png
Spr 5b 149 s.png Spr b 5b 149 s.png
Dragonite For other sprites and images, please see Dragonite images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Lance's Dragonite using Barrier

Origin

Dragonite resembles Japanese Sea-dragons, or European dragons, or fairy dragons; its description as the "guardian of the sea" may also suggest it has elements similar to the Chinese dragon. Similar-looking Japanese dragons exists in art done by Utagawa Kuniyoshi[1].

Name origin

Dragonite's name appears to be a combination of dragon and knight, "ignite" since it learns several Fire-type moves, or night. It could also refer to draconite, a mythical stone of dragons. Its Japanese name is a combination of 海 kai, ocean, or 破壊 hakai, destruction, and 竜 ryū, dragon.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
German Dragoran
French Dracolosse From Draco and colosse.
Korean 망나뇽 Mangnanyong Possibly from magna and yong.
Chinese (Mandarin) 快龍 / 快龙 Kuàilóng Literally "Fast dragon".
Chinese (Cantonese) 啟暴龍 Káibouhlùhng A combination of kái and 暴龍 bouhlùhng.


Related articles

External links

Notes

References

  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kuniyoshi_Utagawa,_Dragon_2.jpg
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