Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Dragonair

Dragonair

Dragon Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dragonair is a Dragon Type Dragon Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Dragonair can be found with Shed Skin as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 420 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Dragonair Stats & Abilities
Dragonair Evolutions
Dragonair Locations
Dragonair Weakness
Dragonair Best Moves
Dragonair Level Up Moves
Dragonair TM Moves
Dragonair Tutor Moves
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Dragonair Stats and Abilities

Based on Dragonair Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Dragonair Highest IV Stat is Attack 84 and the Lowest being Defense 65.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	61	232	326
D	Attack	84	155	293
F	Defense	65	121	251
D	Special Attack	70	130	262
E	Special Defense	70	130	262
E	Speed	70	130	262
D	Total	420


Dragonair	Detail
Best Held Items	Adamant Orb Draco Plate Dragon Fang Lustrous Orb Griseous Orb
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Dragon Scale
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Dragon, Water 1
Egg Cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)


Abilities	Description
Shed Skin Ability 1	The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.
Marvel Scale Hidden Ability	Marvel Scale raises the ability-bearer's Defense by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep).

How To Evolve Dragonair in BDSP

Dratini requires (Level 30) to evolve into Dragonair and then (Level 55) to evolve into Dragonite.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Dratini	Level 30 →	Dragonair	Level 55 →	Dragonite

Where To Find Dragonair in BDSP

Dragonair has 2 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Dratini, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Mt. Coronet	100 - 20%	Dragonair Lv. 15-40
Mt. Coronet	5 - 1%	Dratini Lv. 15-20
Fountainspring Cave	National	Dratini Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dragonair Weakness

Dragonair is a Dragon Type pokemon. This will cause Dragonair to take More Damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fire, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Dragonair Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ice Dragon Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Fire Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Dragonair Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Dragonair Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Celebi
S	Heatran

Best Moves Dragonair in BDSP

Best Moveset for Dragonair Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
74	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
67	Outrage	Physical	180	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
39	Dragon Rush	Physical	150	75	10	May cause flinching.
33	Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Best Moveset for Dragonair TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Dragonair Lv Up Moves

Dragonair TM Moves

Dragonair Tutor Moves

Dragonair Level Up Moves

List of Moves Dragonair can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Wrap	Power: 15 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Twister	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
1	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
15	Dragon Tail	Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
20	Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
25	Slam	Power: 80 Acc: 75 PP: 20 Physical
33	Aqua Tail	Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
39	Dragon Rush	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
46	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
53	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
60	Dragon Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Speed.
67	Outrage	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
74	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Dragonair TM Moves

List of Moves Dragonair can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM07	Hail	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM95	Surf	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM99	Waterfall	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

Dragonair Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Dragonair can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Draco Meteor	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

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