An unusually even spread gives Dragonair flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But HP isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind. Yields 2 Attack EVs.
They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
It is called the divine Pokémon. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.
Dragonair is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Dragon typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
Garchomp's Earthquake hits Dragonair for 59-70%. Archaludon threatens a KO with Dragon Pulse (93-110%). Whimsicott deals 57-67% with Moonblast.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Garchomp builds →Earthquake59-70% | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon43-51% Dragon Pulse 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x57-67% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Weavile builds →Knock Off37-43% Ice Shard 2x45-54% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Liquidation21-24% Icicle Spear 2x25-30% | ||
Partway through Dratini's chain. Dragonair still has another evolution ahead before reaching Dragonite. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 180 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dragonair to get Dratini eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups.
One boost from Dragon Dance and Dragonair gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Shedskin backs the whole approach. Outrage and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Dragonair best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Dragon Tail
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Rest
- Iron Head
- Dragon Tail
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Draco Meteor
- Extreme Speed
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Helping Hand
- Extreme Speed
- Protect
- Breaking Swipe
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Dragon Tail
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Rest
- Iron Head
- Dragon Tail
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Draco Meteor
- Extreme Speed
- Fire Blast
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Helping Hand
- Extreme Speed
- Protect
- Breaking Swipe
Utility Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Dragon Tail
- Protect
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Beam
- Fire Blast
- Iron Tail
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Dragon Tail
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Beam
- Fire Blast
- Iron Tail
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Dragonair learns Draco Meteor and Outrage naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Water and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Dragonair learns Draco Meteor and Outrage naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
Egg moves make a real difference. Dragonair gets Aqua Jet and Dragon Breath exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Water coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Draco Meteor and Outrage.
TMs carry this one. Dragonair learns Outrage and Dragon Rush naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Water and beyond give it real matchup play.
low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots for Dragonair. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Dragonair in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Dragonair starts with Dratini at Lv. 20-54 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DratiniCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.20-52 Water20%MidCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.20-52 Water20%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.20-52 Route10%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.20-52 Route10%MidNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.20-52 Route8%MidNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.20-52 Route8%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.20-52 Route8%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.20-52 Route8%Mid
Step 2Dragonair ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.50-54 Water3%PostCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.50-54 Water3%Postor evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Dragonair in Legends: Z-A. Bring Dratini over from Red, Yellow, or HeartGold, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
You'll want early-game access before hunting Dragonair. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Dragonair in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Dragonair starts with Dratini at Lv. 15-63 via fishing and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DratiniMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.15-20 Cave30%EarlyMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlSuper Rod Lv.15-20 Cave30%EarlyFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Dragonair ✓Mt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlSuper Rod Lv.15-40 Cave5%EarlyMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.15-40 Cave5%Earlyor evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
Can't catch Dragonair directly. Start with Dratini at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 30. The 2-stage line from Dratini to Dragonair is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Dragonair in Sword & Shield
The path to Dragonair starts with Dratini at Lv. 60-65 via surfing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DratiniBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostSnowingBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostRainingBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostSnowingBallimere LakeShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water5%PostRaining
Step 2Dragonair ✓
Dragonair is meant to evolve into Dragonite. At 420 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Shed Skin is the go-to ability for Dragonair. It has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn. Its hidden ability Marvel Scale can work in specific setups.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Dragonair is leaning toward the physical side (base 84 Attack).
One of the original 151, Dragonair has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves