Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Dragonite

Dragonite

Dragon Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dragonite is a Dragon and Flying Type Dragon Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Dragonite can be found with Inner Focus as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 3 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 600 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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

Based on Dragonite Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Dragonite Highest IV Stat is Attack 134 and the Lowest being Speed 80.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	91	292	386
S	Attack	134	245	403
D	Defense	95	175	317
C	Special Attack	100	184	328
D	Special Defense	100	184	328
D	Speed	80	148	284
S	Total	600


Dragonite	Detail
Best Held Items	Adamant Orb Draco Plate Dragon Fang Iron Ball Lustrous Orb Sharp Beak Sky Plate Griseous Orb
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Dragon Scale
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	3 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
Inner Focus Ability 1	Inner Focus prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt.
Multiscale Hidden Ability	Reduces damage when HP is full.

How To Evolve Dragonite 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 Dragonite in BDSP

Dragonite 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 Dragonite Weakness

Dragonite is a Dragon and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Dragonite to take More Damage from Dragon, Fairy, Rock, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Ground, Grass Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Ice
2.0x More Damage	Dragon Fairy Rock
0.5x Less Damage	Fire Water Fighting Bug
0.25x Less Damage	Grass
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Dragonite Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Dragonite
S	Tyranitar

What pokemon is Dragonite Strong Against?


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

Best Moves Dragonite in BDSP

Best Moveset for Dragonite Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
80	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
41	Outrage	Physical	180	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
1	Hurricane	Special	165	70	10	May confuse opponent.
39	Dragon Rush	Physical	150	75	10	May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Dragonite TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

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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Dragonite Lv Up Moves

Dragonite TM Moves

Dragonite Tutor Moves

Dragonite Level Up Moves

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


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Hurricane	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May confuse opponent.
1	Wing Attack	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
1	Extreme Speed	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first.
1	Fire Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May burn opponent.
1	Thunder Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
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.
62	Dragon Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Speed.
41	Outrage	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
80	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Dragonite TM Moves

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


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM02	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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.
TM47	Steel Wing	Power: 70 Acc: 90 PP: 25 Physical May raise user's Defense.
TM51	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
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.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
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.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM94	Fly	Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM95	Surf	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM97	Defog	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM99	Waterfall	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

Dragonite Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Dragonite can learn.


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

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