Dragonair (#0148) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP61121–168232–326

Atk8480–149155–293

Def6563–128121–251

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe7067–134130–262

Total420Higher than 44% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Dragonair outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric½×Fire½×Grass½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Marvel ScaleHidden ability
Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0147DratiniDragon
1. Level 30#0148DragonairDragon
  1. Level 55#0149DragoniteDragonFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

1TwisterHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonSpec40100%20

1WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

15Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

20AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

25SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

33Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

39Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

46SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

53Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

60Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

67OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

74Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 42

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Dragon Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Kanto#148Original Johto#242Updated Johto#247Mountain Kalos#146Original Alola#282Original Poni#097Updated Alola#380Updated Poni#127Let’s Go Kanto#148Crown Tundra#195Paldea#348Lumiose#146

This Pokémon gathers power in the orbs on its tail and controls the weather. When enshrouded by an aura, Dragonair has a mystical appearance.
Shield
This Pokémon lives in pristine oceans and lakes. It can control the weather, and it uses this power to fly into the sky, riding on the wind.
Sword
Some say that if you see it at the start of the year, flying through the sky and twisting its body, you’ll be healthy all year long.
Ultra Moon
Lakes where Dragonair live are filled with offerings from people, because they believe this Pokémon is able to control the weather.
Ultra Sun
From time immemorial, it has been venerated by agricultural peoples as an entity able to control the weather.
Moon
It has long been thought that its crystalline orbs are imbued with the power to control the weather.
Sun
If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.
LeafGreen · Y
It is said to live in seas and lakes. Even though it has no wings, it has been seen flying occasionally.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It is called the divine Pokémon. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.
Crystal
Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.
Silver · SoulSilver · X
They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
Gold · HeartGold
According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
Red · Blue