Dragonair (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Dragonair
ハクリュー Hakuryu
#148
130
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Dragon '
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Ability
Shed Skin
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#148
Johto
#242
Hoenn
#303
Regional Browser numbers
Height
13′01″
Imperial
4.0 m
Metric
Weight
36.4 lbs.
Imperial
16.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body02.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F148.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Water 1 and
Dragon groups
1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 144 Battle Exp.: 1441*

Dragonair (Japanese: ハクリュー Hakuryu) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Dratini starting at level 30, and evolves into Dragonite starting at level 55.

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, EP035. 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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation 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.
Generation 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.
Generation 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.
Generation 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.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Evolve Dratini
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Rare Safari Zone
Generation II
Gold Silver
Rare Dragon's Den, Route 45
Crystal
Rare Dragon's Den, Route 45
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Rare Safari Zone
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare Mt. Coronet
Platinum
Uncommon Mt. Coronet
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 14
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
(Red and Blue)
Wyvern Hill (12F-20F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
(Time and Darkness)
Brine Cave (B8-B9)
Lower Brine Cave (B1-B5)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Almia Castle

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
61
121 - 168 232 - 326
84
80 - 149 155 - 293
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
420
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.

Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

Template:Evolved learnset intro

By leveling up

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TCG-only Moves

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:Evobox/2

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 148.png Spr 1y 148.png Spr 1g 148.png Spr b g1 148.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 148.png Spr 2s 148.png Spr 2c 148.png Spr b 2g 148.png
Spr 2g 148 s.png Spr 2s 148 s.png Spr 2c 148 s.png Spr b 2g 148 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 148.png Spr 3e 148.png Spr 3f 148.png Spr b 3r 148.png
Spr 3r 148 s.png Spr 3e 148 s.png Spr 3f 148 s.png Spr b 3r 148 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 148.png Spr 4p 148.png Spr 4h 148.png Spr b 4d 148.png
Spr 4d 148 s.png Spr 4p 148 s.png Spr 4h 148 s.png Spr b 4d 148 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 148.png Spr 5b2 148.png Spr b 5b 148.png
Spr 5b 148 s.png Spr 5b2 148 s.png Spr b 5b 148 s.png
Dragonair 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 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 evolves at the highest level (55) of any Pokémon, ignoring evolution cancelling. The only other Pokémon that evolves at that level is 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 Template:Shiny2 sprites, it is shown to be lavender, almost like the normal Dratini's coloration. However in the newer games, its shiny form is pink.
  • Even though Dragonair lives in water and can learn Water/Ice type moves, it is not a Water-type itself.

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


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