Dragonite (Japanese: カイリュー Kairyu) is a dual-type Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Dragonair starting at level 55. It is the final form of Dratini.
- Biology
- Evolution
- Game data
- NPC appearances
- Pokédex entries
- Game locations
- Held items
- Stats
- Type effectiveness
- Learnset
- Side game data
- Evolution data
- Sprites
- In the anime
- Main series
- Pokémon Origins
- Pokémon Generations
- Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
- GOTCHA!
- Pokémon Evolutions
- In the manga
- Ash & Pikachu
- Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!
- Movie adaptations
- The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
- Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
- Pokémon Adventures
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
- Pokémon Horizon
- Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Pokémon Zensho
- In the TCG
- Other appearances
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Pokémon UNITE
- Trivia
- Origin
- In other languages
- Related articles
- References
- External links
Biology
Dragonite is a draconic, bipedal reptilian 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, being able to circle the globe in sixteen hours. 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 Great Bowls of Fire!, 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"; as such, there are many ships with figureheads decorated with Dragonite's look. Drayden stated in Thrash of the Titans! that Dragonite's power is capable of affecting the weather. In Fiore, Dragonite used by Pokémon Rangers to travel to different areas in the region, this flying service is called the Dragonite Bus.
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. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Dragonite is known to sleep soundly while displaying its belly.[1] This rare sight is said to be an exhausted Dragonite resting after flying over the vast seas.
In Generation II, Dragonite and its pre-evolved forms were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Outrage, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.
Evolution
Dragonite evolves from Dragonair and is the final form of Dratini.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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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Game locations
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In events
| Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Dragonite | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Party of the Decade Dragonite | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
| DP | Strongest Dragonite | Japanese | Japan | 50 | January 15 to February 14, 2008 |
| DP | Toys "R" Us Dragonite | English | United States and Puerto Rico | 50 | November 8 to 9, 2008 |
| B2W2 | Strongest Class Single Battle Dragonite | Japanese | Japan | 100 | September 15 to October 28, 2012 |
| B2W2 | Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Dragonite | Korean | South Korea | 100 | February 24 to May 5, 2013 |
| BWB2W2 | Pokémon Game Show Lance's Dragonite | Japanese | Japan | 50 | August 17 to 18, 2013 |
| ORAS | June 2015 Dragonite | American region | Online | 55 | May 9 to October 12, 2015 |
| ORAS | Lance's Dragonite | Japanese region | Online | 62 | March 15 to April 27, 2016 |
| ORAS | Lance's Dragonite | American region | Online | 62 | March 15 to April 27, 2016 |
| ORAS | Lance's Dragonite | PAL region | Online | 62 | March 15 to April 27, 2016 |
| ORAS | Lance's Dragonite | Korean region | Online | 62 | March 15 to April 27, 2016 |
| ORAS | Lance's Dragonite | Taiwanese region | Online | 62 | March 15 to April 27, 2016 |
| SwSh | Ash's Dragonite | All | Online | 80 | August 26 to September 8, 2022 |
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
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Learnset
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Anime-only moves
Side game data
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Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Drake's Dragonite
In Hello, Pummelo! and Enter the Dragonite, Drake has a Dragonite, which he used in a Full Battle against Ash at the Pummelo Stadium.
Lance's Dragonite
In Rage of Innocence, Lance used a Dragonite to defeat the Red Gyarados. In The Scuffle of Legends, it helped stop the feuding of Groudon and Kyogre.
Iris's Dragonite
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.
Ash's Dragonite
Ash caught a newly evolved Dragonite in A Test in Paradise! who became a core member of his team throughout Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Other
Dragonite debuted as an unknown giant Pokémon in Mystery at the Lighthouse. In the episode, Bill was deeply fascinated by it.
In 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 Gym 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 The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, Professor Oak used a Dragonite to battle the Mirage Mewtwo created by Dr. Yung. Despite working alongside Misty's Gyarados, May's Combusken, and Ash's Pikachu, as well as Dragonite's own immense power, they were all defeated.
In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Provo's Dragonite competed in the Squallville PokéRinger. They went up against Paul; Dragonite battled and lost to Honchkrow after the latter was able to land a critical hit with Sky Attack due to its Super Luck Ability.
In A Test in Paradise!, multiple Dragonite were living on Dragonite Island. One of them was targeted by Team Rocket, but their plan to capture it was thwarted by the Dragonair that would evolve into Ash's Dragonite.
Minor appearances
A Dragonite appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Illusion Confusion!, a group of Haunter and Gengar created an illusory Dragonite.
A Dragonite appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Imitation Confrontation.
A Dragonite appeared in a fantasy in Control Freak!.
A Coordinator's Dragonite appeared in Deceit and Assist.
In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Dragonite competed in the Ever Grande Conference.
A Dragonite appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!, under the ownership of Palmer.
In A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!, a Dragonite skeleton was an exhibit in the Nacrene City Museum.
In Coming Back Into The Cold!, a Dragonite skeleton was an exhibit in the Ambrette Town laboratory.
In A Showcase Debut!, a Performer's Dragonite competed in the Coumarine City Showcase.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Dragonite challenged Hoopa in the past but was easily defeated.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon Origins
Major appearances
Lance's Dragonite
In File 4: Charizard, Lance's Dragonite fought Red's Lapras and lost.
Minor appearances
A Dragonite briefly appeared in File 3: Giovanni, as part of the explanation of the Master Ball's capabilities.
Pokémon Generations
Lance's Dragonite
In The Challenger, Lance's Dragonite fought Blue's Blastoise but lost off-screen, allowing Blue to become the new Champion. In The Lake of Rage, it helped Lance infiltrate the Team Rocket HQ. Dragonite defeated Petrel and destroyed Team Rocket's radio wave generator, rescuing a group of harnessed Electrode in the process.
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Lance's Dragonite
Lance's Dragonite appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Cynthia's Garchomp and Steven's Metagross, it battled Cheren's Stoutland, Misty's Starmie, and Korrina's Lucario.
GOTCHA!
Lance's Dragonite
A Dragonite briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Lance.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Dragonite appeared in The Rival 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 the manga
Ash & Pikachu
A Dragonite appeared in The Dragonite's Imperial Wrath.
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!
A Dragonite appeared as a card played by Hiroshi.
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Iris's Dragonite
A Dragonite appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back!.
Iris's Dragonite appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
A Dragonite appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Main article: Drake's Dragonite
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Drake's Dragonite was the last opponent Ash's team faced. It defeated Squirtle and Charizard, and was eventually defeated by Pikachu.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Ash's Dragonite
Ash's Dragonite debuted in Caring for a Mystery!.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
- Main article: Lance's Dragonite
Lance owns a Dragonite, which first appeared in JBA4.
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
A Dragonite appeared in LDK1.
A Dragonite appeared in LDK2.
A Dragonite appeared in LDK3.
A Dragonite appeared in LDK4.
A Dragonite appeared in LDK5.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Lance's Dragonite
A wild Dragonite debuted in What a Dragonite, where Red searched for an HM03, containing the move Surf, knowing that his rival Blue had obtained it already. Dragonite confronted and battled Red, during which it showed great resilience by taking Pika's electric attacks to no effect, and withstanding a Double-Edge from Snor. However, it was eventually beaten when Misty arrived with her Gyarados, Gyara. Gyara then was traded for Red's Krabby, as Dragonite destroyed the HM and it was the only Pokémon which knew the move.
Two years later, Lance, leader of the Elite Four, is shown to have an even stronger Dragonite, one whose hide is so thick that it was able to stay in a vat of molten lava for an extended period of time, and none of Yellow's weak attacks had any effect. It was very devoted to Lance's cause of exterminating the human race in order to provide good habitats for Pokémon. It first appeared in Extricated from Exeggutor.
Lance has another Dragonite, which was used to order his Dragon-type army that were used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. It first appeared in Playing Horsea.
In the Dragon's Den, three Dragonite appeared rising out of the water but did not attack Clair. Instead, they make way for her peacefully before Suicune appears and attacks in Debonaire Dragonair.
A Dragonite appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Ultima has a Dragonite, which first appeared in Old Ultima Puts Them to the Test.
Argenta's Dragonite was used to battle Platinum at the Battle Hall in Dealing with Dragonite.
A Dragonite appeared in a flashback in One Way or Another.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Jun has a Dragonite, which he uses it as a mode of transportation in (Violent) Earthquake! Cyrus's Consuming Ambition.
Palmer has a Dragonite, which is his only known Pokémon. It was used to battle Hareta's Empoleon in Look for Giratina!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
Ken owns a Dragonite, which first appeared in GDZ16.
Pokémon Horizon
A Dragonite appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon.
A Dragonite appeared in a fantasy in Traveling Trainer Tokio.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article: Lance's Dragonite
Lance has a Dragonite, which first appeared in Space Havoc!!.
Two Dragonite appeared in The Final Battle!!, where they were revealed to be the parents of Lance's Dragonite.
Red caught a Dragonite prior to Red VS Green?!.
A Dragonite appeared in Good-Bye, Pikachu?!, where it evolved from a Dragonair after Clefairy pulled its tail.
Pokémon Zensho
- Main article: Lance's Dragonite
Satoshi faced off against a Dragonite belonging to Lance.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dragonite (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Dragonite appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage of the Wii U version when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber.
Trophy information
NA: 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.
PAL: A benevolent Pokémon said to search the ocean for drowning swimmers and guide damaged ships to shore. Because of this, many people venerate Dragonite as a guardian of the sea. In battle, on the other hand, it's a fearsome foe, soaring rapidly through the air to deliver incredible attacks. Let's be thankful it's usually friendly.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Dragonite appears as a Spirit. It also had an unused model for a Poké Ball summon.
Pokémon UNITE
- Main article: Dragonite (UNITE)
Dragonite is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged all-rounder that starts as Dratini and evolves into Dragonair at level 5, which evolves into Dragonite at level 8.
Trivia
Origin
Dragonite resembles Japanese dragons, European dragons, or fairy dragons. Its description as the "guardian of the sea" may also suggest it has elements similar to the Chinese dragon.
Name origin
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).
Kairyu may be from 海竜 kairyū (sea dragon). It may also involve 怪獣 kaijū (monster), 快 kai (cheerful), and 破壊 hakai (destruction).
In other languages
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