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Dragonite (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Dragon/Flying Pseudo-legendary Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. Dragonite evolves from Dragonair starting at level 55.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Dragonite is a draconic, bipedal Pokémon with light orange skin. It has large, grayish-green eyes and a round snout with small nostrils. A pair of long, thin antennae sprout from the top of its head with a small horn set between them. Its striated underbelly is cream-colored and extends from its neck to the tip of its long, tapering tail. It has thick arms and legs ending in three claws each. The leg joints are well defined, while its arms have a smooth, rounded appearance. Dragonite's wings are small relative to its body with teal wing membranes.

Despite its bulky build, Dragonite is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound. It can circle the globe in sixteen hours, which would require traveling at a ground speed of roughly 1,556 mph (2,505 km/h) if done at the equator. A kindhearted Pokémon with human-like intelligence, Dragonite shows signs of altruism: it is said to save humans from drowning and lead lost or foundering ships to safety. As demonstrated in the anime, however, it will go on an uncontrollable, destructive rampage if its environment is threatened. Dragonite will usually calm down and be satisfied after smashing down anything that has angered it to smithereens. It is known to engage in fierce battles with Kingdra whenever they meet. Dragonite has been referred to as the sea guardian and the Sea Incarnate. Drayden has stated that Dragonite's power is capable of affecting the weather. There are many ships with figureheads decorated with Dragonite's look. Drayden has stated that Dragonite's power is capable of affecting the weather.

Dragonite is very rare in the wild, typically living near the sea. Some claim that there is an island somewhere in the ocean that only Dragonite inhabit. In the past, Outrage was its signature move.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

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.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Unused Dragonite

Unused model of Dragonite in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Dragonite appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage of the Wii U version when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber. In Ultimate, Dragonite appears as a Spirit. It also had an unused model for a Poké Ball summon.

Trophy descriptions[]

Dragonite are known for their helpfulness toward people at sea, searching for drowning sailors or leading lost ships back to shore. This is probably why so many are quick to praise Dragonite for their kindness! In battle, though, Dragonite uses its strong body combined with quick moves. Don't worry - win or lose, it'll be friendly when the battle is over.

In the anime[]

In Hello, Pummelo! and Enter the Dragonite, Drake has a Dragonite, which he used in a Full Battle against Ash Ketchum at the Pummelo Stadium. During Journeys, Ash would later own one.

In Pokémon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Dragonite delivered an invitation to Ash and his friends from Mewtwo to come to New Island.

In Fangs for Nothin'' and Great Bowls of Fire!, a female Dragonite living in the Dragon Holy Land used to belong to the former Blackthorn City Gym Leader, but it had become a wild Pokémon following her Trainer's passing. Clair was later revealed to have caught Dragonite sometime before A Pokémon of a Different Color!.

In Rage of Innocence, Lance used a Dragonite to defeat the Red Gyarados. In The Scuffle of Legends, it helped stop the feuding of Kyogre and Groudon. His Dragonite also appeared in Pokémon Origins and Pokémon Generations.

In Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!, Iris caught a male Dragonite. He had a notably hostile personality and was initially difficult for Iris to train.

Dragonite appeared in Pokémon Evolutions, under the ownership of Palmer. It was used as his second Pokémon in his Battle Tower battle against Barry and his Staraptor, being swiftly defeated by Aerial Ace.

In Pokkén Tournament[]

Dragonite can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament.

Origin and inspiration[]

Dragonite resembles Japanese dragons, European dragons, or fairy dragons. Similar-looking Japanese dragons exist in art done by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Its description as the "guardian of the sea" may also suggest it has elements similar to the Chinese dragon.

Dragonite may be a combination of dragon and knight, night, or draconite (a mythical stone said to be found in the heads of dragons and are pyramidal in shape, similar to Dragonite's horn).

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Pokémon Yellow It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor.
Pokémon Stadium Has intelligence on par with people. This "sea guardian" is said to be capable of flying around the globe in about 16 hours.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
Pokémon Silver This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
Pokémon Crystal It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
Pokémon LeafGreen Very few people ever see this Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokémon Pearl It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokémon Platinum It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokémon HeartGold It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
Pokémon SoulSilver This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokémon White It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokémon Black 2 It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokémon White 2 It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
Pokémon Y It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Dragonite is capable of circling 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Dragonite is capable of circling 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun This Pokémon saved a shipwrecked man, taking him to a remote island—a paradise occupied solely by Dragonite.
Pokémon Moon Incur the wrath of this normally calm Pokémon at your peril, because it will smash everything to smithereens before it's satisfied.
Pokémon Ultra Sun It flies over raging seas as if they were nothing. Observing this, a ship's captain dubbed this Pokémon “the sea incarnate.”
Pokémon Ultra Moon You'll often hear tales of this kindhearted Pokémon rescuing people or Pokémon that are drowning.
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, these are only rumors.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, these are only rumors.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword It's a kindhearted Pokémon. If it spots a drowning person or Pokémon, Dragonite simply must help them.
Pokémon Shield This Pokémon is known as the Sea Incarnate. Figureheads that resemble Dragonite decorate the bows of many ships.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there.
Pokémon Violet It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Silver
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Crystal
Evolve Dragonair
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon LeafGreen
Evolve Dragonair
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Dragonair
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon White
Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon Black 2
Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water)
Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)
Pokémon White 2
Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing in rippling water)
Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Y
Evolve Dragonair
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Moon
Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Poni Gauntlet (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Ballimere Lake
Pokémon Shield
Ballimere Lake
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Dragonair
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Evolve Dragonair
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Area Two, Casseroya Lake
Pokémon Violet
Area Two, Casseroya Lake


Evolution[]

Dratini
Reach level 30.
Dragonair
Reach level 55.
Dragonite
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 91
Attack 134
Defense 95
Sp. Attack 100
Sp. Defense 100
Speed 80
Total 600

Moveset[]

Main article: Dragonite/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • Dragonite and its pre-evolved forms are the first Dragon-type Pokémon in the series.
  • Dragonite is the first Pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
  • In Yellow, Dragonite's catch rate was changed from 45 to 9, even though Dragonite couldn't be found in the wild. In all later games, its catch rate was changed back to 45.
  • On October 2023, Dragonite was appointed as Pokémon ambassador for Fukui Prefecture.[1]

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