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| *In [[Generation I]] games, Dragonite didn't have a horn. One was added during Generation II. | | *In [[Generation I]] games, Dragonite didn't have a horn. One was added during Generation II. |
| * Of all the evolved Pokémon that evolve naturally, Dragonite evolves to its final form later than any other Pokémon, at level 55. It shares this trait with {{p|Tyranitar}}. | | * Of all the evolved Pokémon that evolve naturally, Dragonite evolves to its final form later than any other Pokémon, at level 55. It shares this trait with {{p|Tyranitar}}. |
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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
Revision as of 13:03, 16 April 2008
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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
7′03″
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2.2 m
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7′03″/2.2 m
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
463.0 lbs.
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210.0 kg
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463.0 lbs./210.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
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Def
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Speed
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| Base Exp.: 218
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Battle Exp.: 2181*
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Dragonite (Japanese: カイリュー Kairyu) is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon. It is also a Pseudo-legendary.
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
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| Generation I
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An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
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It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor.
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Has intelligence on par with people. This "sea guardian" is said to be capable of flying around the globe in about 16 hours.
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It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
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This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
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It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there.
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It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours..
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Very few people ever see this Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
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It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
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It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
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| SoulSilver
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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151 - 198
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292 - 386
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134
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125 - 204
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245 - 403
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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 100.
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Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
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
Template:Side game
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Dragonite has the second highest base stat average of all non-legendary Pokémon, the first being Slaking. However, it is tied with the four other powerhouse evolutions. Dragonite is also tied with many other legendaries for base stat average, including Mew, Celebi, Deoxys, Latios and Latias.
- Its stats are fairly similar to Salamence's, with Salamence having lower defensive stats but higher Speed.
- In Generation I games, Dragonite didn't have a horn. One was added during Generation II.
- Of all the evolved Pokémon that evolve naturally, Dragonite evolves to its final form later than any other Pokémon, at level 55. It shares this trait with Tyranitar.
- It's Green sprite shows it has a long fin going down his fin
Origin
Appearance-wise, it is similar to European dragons. In regards to its friendly nature and high intelligence, it is closer to a lóng, a traditional Chinese dragon who brings good luck.
Name origin
Dragonite's name appears to be a combination of dragon and knight or night. It could also refer to draconite, a mythical stone of dragons. Its Japanese name is a combination of 海 kai, ocean, 竜 ryū, dragon.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
For other sprites and images, please see Dragonite images on Bulbagarden Archives.
