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Dragonite is one of the most recognizable Dragon-type Pokemon, known for its high Attack stat, strong coverage moves, useful abilities and evolution from Dragonair. This guide covers Dragonite’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Mega Dragonite and Pokemon Champions build information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Dragonite guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Dragonite is the final evolution of Dratini and Dragonair. It is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokemon known for its high Attack stat, wide movepool, strong abilities and long-running popularity across the Pokemon series.
Competitive Overview
Dragonite is generally a strong competitive Pokemon because of its high Attack, useful bulk, strong priority options and wide coverage movepool. It can function as a bulky physical attacker, setup sweeper or priority cleaner depending on the game and format.
Dragonite’s biggest strengths are moves like Dragon Dance and Extreme Speed, along with abilities such as Inner Focus and Multiscale. Its biggest issue is its major Ice weakness, which can force Dragonite to play carefully against Ice-type attacks and coverage moves.
Featured Competitive Build
Dragonite is a bulky physical attacker in Pokemon Champions that can pressure teams with strong priority, useful coverage and enough bulk to stay active during key turns.
This build uses Dragonite’s strong Attack stat, Extreme Speed pressure and defensive value to create a reliable offensive option for competitive teams.
Extreme Speed, Dragon Claw, Ice Spinner and Earthquake
Inner Focus
Adamant
Heavy-Duty Boots, Choice Band or Life Orb
Here are the key facts to know about Dragonite, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Dragonite
National Dex
#0149
Type
Dragon / Flying
Species
Dragon Pokemon
Height
7’03” / 2.2 m
220 cm
Weight
463.0 lbs / 210.0 kg
210 kg
Abilities
Inner Focus, Multiscale
Dragonite has strong all-around stats with especially high Attack. Its bulk, offensive power and coverage make it one of the most flexible Pokemon from the original generation.
Dragonite has a deep movepool with Dragon, Flying, Normal, Ground, Fire, Ice and Water coverage. These are some of Dragonite’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
One of Dragonite’s best setup moves, boosting Attack and Speed to help it sweep teams.
A strong priority attack that helps Dragonite finish weakened opponents before they can move.
A high-power Dragon-type attack that gives Dragonite major damage potential.
A reliable Dragon-type attack that avoids the locking downside of Outrage.
A powerful Ground-type coverage move that helps Dragonite hit Steel, Rock, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.
Useful coverage against Steel, Ice, Bug and Grass-type Pokemon.
Strong coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
A powerful Flying-type option that can be useful in rain or special attacking sets.
Dragonite can learn a deep move pool across different Pokemon games, including Dragon, Flying, Normal, Fire, Ice, Electric, Ground and Water moves. Use the section below to view Dragonite’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Dragonite is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances and a Ground immunity, but it also creates a major weakness to Ice-type moves.
Type
Dragon / Flying
Weaknesses
Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Rock
Resistances
Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug and Grass
Immunity
Ground
Dragonite’s abilities help it avoid disruption or survive important hits depending on the game and format.
Prevents Dragonite from flinching. This can help Dragonite stay active against strategies that rely on Fake Out or other flinch pressure.
Reduces damage Dragonite takes when it is at full HP. This can help Dragonite set up, survive a major hit or stay on the field longer.
Dragonite evolves from Dragonair, which evolves from Dratini. The full Dragonite evolution line is Dratini, Dragonair and Dragonite.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Dratini at Level 30
Stage 3
Evolves from Dragonair at Level 55
Dragonite’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Dragonite is obtained by catching or receiving Dratini, evolving it into Dragonair at Level 30 and then evolving Dragonair into Dragonite at Level 55.
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Dragonspiral Tower. |
 Pokemon White |
Dragonspiral Tower. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower. |
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Poni Gauntlet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Poni Gauntlet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Poni Gauntlet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Poni Gauntlet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. |
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Dratini or Dragonair. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in North Province Area Two. Dragonite can also be obtained by evolving Dragonair at Level 55. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in North Province Area Two. Dragonite can also be obtained by evolving Dragonair at Level 55. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Dragonite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Dragonite is Dragonite’s Mega Evolution. It keeps Dragonite’s Dragon and Flying typing while gaining a design that pulls several features from Dragonair, including a pearl on its tail and large wings on its head.
Category
Dragon Pokemon
Type
Dragon / Flying
Height
7’3″
Weight
639.3 lbs
Mega Dragonite can fly faster and farther than regular Dragonite. Its kindhearted nature is also powered up through Mega Evolution, making it a major form to track for modern Pokemon coverage.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Dragonite. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Dragonite is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokemon.
Dragonite is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Rock-type moves. Ice is especially dangerous because Dragonite has a major weakness to it.
Dragonite evolves from Dragonair at Level 55. Dragonair evolves from Dratini at Level 30.
Dragonite’s abilities are Inner Focus and Multiscale. Multiscale is often one of Dragonite’s most valuable abilities when available.
Dragonite’s best moves often include Dragon Dance, Extreme Speed, Outrage, Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Fire Punch, Ice Spinner and Hurricane.
Yes, Dragonite is usually a strong Pokemon because of its Attack stat, bulk, useful abilities and wide movepool.
The most common way to get Dragonite is to evolve Dragonair at Level 55 after evolving Dratini into Dragonair at Level 30.
Mega Dragonite information is included on this page and can be updated as new game and competitive details become available.
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