Dragonite (#0149) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP91151–198292–386

Atk134125–204245–403

Def9590–161175–317

SpA10094–167184–328

SpD10094–167184–328

Spe8076–145148–284

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Dragonite outspeeds 14 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

Ice4×Dragon2×Fairy2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Fighting½×Fire½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelElectricPsychicDark

Abilities

Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.
MultiscaleHidden ability
Halves damage taken from full HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesOUSV DoublesDOUNational DexOU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#33 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Dragoninite (78.5%) · Multiscale (54%) · Modest (70.6%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (33.8%)

Moves Protect, Dragon Pulse, Tailwind, Heat Wave

Singles

#12 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Dragoninite (70.7%) · Multiscale (98.7%) · Modest (48.2%) · HP 1 / Def 1 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (19.7%)

Moves Flamethrower, Extreme Speed, Thunderbolt, Roost

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

18.24% of teams · rank #6 · Singles · 1695+ rating · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Normal

Dragon Dance
Extreme Speed
Earthquake
Roost

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players14.84%
Rated 1500+15.68%
Rated 1695+18.24%
Rated 1825+20.52%

Usage by month

Oct 202518.24%

Moves

Dragon Dance75.7%
Extreme Speed74.6%
Earthquake72.6%
Roost47.1%
Ice Spinner31.1%
Fire Punch24.9%
Dragon Tail19.2%
Outrage18%
Encore13.3%
Scale Shot8.7%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots61.2%
Life Orb10.1%
Loaded Dice8.5%
Leftovers6.4%
Choice Band4.3%
Silk Scarf2.3%

Abilities

99.6%
0.4%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe22.7%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe19.7%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe9%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe5.3%
Adamant 104 HP / 252 Atk / 152 Spe3.6%

Tera types

Normal60%
Fire18.8%
Ground13.6%
Ghost1.7%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Replica Team codes

Rainby Xeb41 · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
D96E6SXLN8Source

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 20

EvoHurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

1Extreme SpeedInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%5

1Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

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

1RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

1Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

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

1Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

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

41OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%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

62Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

80Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 72

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

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

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

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

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

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%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

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

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

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

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

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

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

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%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

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

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

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

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

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

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

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

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

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%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

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

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

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

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%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

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

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

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

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: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#149Original Johto#243Updated Johto#248Mountain Kalos#147Original Alola#283Original Poni#098Updated Alola#381Updated Poni#128Let’s Go Kanto#149Crown Tundra#196Paldea#349Lumiose#147

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

Names around the world

Japanese: カイリュー
Japanese (romaji): Kairyu
Korean: 망나뇽
Chinese (Traditional): 快龍
Chinese (Simplified): 快龙
French: Dracolosse
German: Dragoran
Spanish: Dragonite
Italian: Dragonite

Sprites

Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.

Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 270
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Dragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 70
Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 70
Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Let’s Go, Eevee! 25 areas

Road 1Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 10Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 11Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 12Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 13Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 14Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 15Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 16Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 17Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 18Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 19Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 20Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 21Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 22Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 23Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 24Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 25Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 3Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 4Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 6Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 7Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 8Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 9Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 25 areas

Road 1Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 10Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 11Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 12Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 13Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 14Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 15Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 16Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 17Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 18Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 19Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 20Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 21Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 22Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 23Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 24Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 25Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 3Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 4Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 6Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 7Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 8Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 9Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56

Ultra Moon 1 area

Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–66

Ultra Sun 1 area

Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–66

Moon 1 area

Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–59

Sun 1 area

Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–59

White 2 2 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

Black 2 2 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Route 18 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

XD 1 area

Gateon Port (Lighthouse Top)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 55

White 1 area

Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70

Black 1 area

Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70