
Is Dragonite Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
600 BST with AbilityInner Focus preventing flinching. Dragon/Flying is one of the strongest type combinations available. Handles Lance, contributes against every E4 member, and outspeeds most of Blue's team. The level 55 evolution means Dragonite arrives at the very end. By then, it's the strongest non-legendary you can field.
Dratini has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Dratini trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Dratini trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Dratini trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Dragonair trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Dragonair trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Dragonair has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Dragonair has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Dragonair trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Dragonair has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Dragonite has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.
Dragonite has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.
Dragonite has the type edge here and should clean up Terry's team.
Dratini is given to you as a gift on Celadon City at Lv 18. 2,800 Coins. Exchange coins at the Celadon Game Corner prize counter
- After Erika
- TM35FireFlamethrower90100%15
- TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
- After Koga
- HM03WaterSurf90100%15
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- LV 50DragonOutrage180100%10
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 57NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- HM07WaterWaterfall80100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Dratini should hit Level 30 before you reach Koga, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 30)
- LV 30ElectricThunder Wave—90%20
- After Erika
- TM35FireFlamethrower90100%15
- TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
- TM06PoisonToxic—90%10
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 56DragonOutrage180100%10
- LV 65NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- HM07WaterWaterfall80100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Dragonair should hit Level 55 before you reach Agatha, at typical leveling pace.
- After Lt. Surge
- HM02FlyingFly13595%15
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- After Giovanni
- TM02DragonDragon Claw120100%15
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
- LV 61DragonOutrage180100%10
- LV 75NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- HM07WaterWaterfall80100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Dragonite in FireRed & LeafGreen
Dragonair evolves into Dragonite at level 55. No wild encounters. With Dragonair at 1% rarity in the Safari Zone, most players evolve a Dratini from scratch instead.
Wild Dragonite may be holding when caught:
Catch Dratini or Dragonair at any of these 2 spots to eventually evolve into Dragonite.
Encountered via fishing with a Rod
How to Obtain Dragonite in FRLG
Dratini is your first catch on the way to Dragonite. You'll find fishing and gift encounters from Lv. 15-35 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Catch or Evolve DragonairSafari Zone - CenterLv.25-35Super RodRate 1%Safari Zone - EastLv.25-35Super RodRate 1%Safari Zone - NorthLv.25-35Super RodRate 1%Safari Zone - WestLv.25-35Super RodRate 1%or evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
Step 3Dragonite ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Dragonite egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.
Dragonite Weakness
Ice, Rock, and Dragon moves hit Dragonite for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. The Dragon/Flying typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Dragonite's overall bulk (91/95/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Dragonite Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Dragonite
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Dratini Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Dratini builds →Ice Beam 4x54-64% Twister 2x20-24% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Dragonair Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Dratini (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Dragonair builds →Ice Beam 4x69-81% Twister 2x25-29% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 2x34-40% Ice Beam 4x42-50% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x22-27% Dragon Breath 2x13-16% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Dragonair Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Dratini (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Dragonair builds →Ice Beam 4x69-81% Twister 2x25-29% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 2x34-40% Ice Beam 4x42-50% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x22-27% Dragon Breath 2x13-16% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodIcefall Cave Surfing | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x45-54% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Omanyte builds →Ice Beam 4x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x19-23% | ||
Dragonair Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Dratini (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Dragonair builds →Ice Beam 4x65-76% Twister 2x22-27% | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Omastar builds →Ice Beam 4x100-118%KO Rock Tomb 2x26-31% | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodIcefall Cave Surfing | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x46-54% | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Tyranitar builds →Ice Beam 4x83-98% Rock Slide 2x69-81% Dragon Claw 2x34-41% | ||
Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Omastar builds →Ice Beam 4x98-115%KO Ancient Power 2x29-34% | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodIcefall Cave Surfing | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Dugtrio's Rock Slide hits Dragonite for 71-84%. Hariyama's Rock Slide hits Dragonite for 52-62%. Forretress deals 57-67% with Explosion.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Dugtrio builds →Rock Slide 2x71-84% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Hariyama builds →Knock Off7-8% Rock Slide 2x52-62% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Explosion57-67% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Houndoom builds →Pursuit12-14% Fire Blast16-19% Crunch23-27% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Breloom builds →Mach Punch7-9% | ||
Dragonite Evolutions
The three-stage chain from Dratini through Dragonair ends here at Dragonite. Want more? Breed for Dratini eggs. A decent partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Dratini pushed Dragonite to 600 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +70. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dragonite to get Dratini eggs easily using 27 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance, Haze and 3 more.
FRLG Dragonite Best Moveset
134 Attack with 100 Sp. Atk hits from both sides at top-tier power. Dragon/Flying typing and AbilityInner Focus preventing flinch. MoveDragon Dance boosts Attack and Speed for sweeping. The moveset mixes physical MoveEarthquake and special MoveIce Beam with Dragon Dance setup, threatening everything that doesn't resist Dragon.
Best Build
Dragonite best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Flying
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Dragonite misses out on Dragon Breath and Dragon Dance. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Outrage and Fly, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
Only a very few people ever see this POKéMON. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Dragonite FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Dragonite is obtained in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen by evolving Dragonair by leveling up.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Dragonite appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Dragonite have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves