Stats & Training
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 stat exp.
It is called the divine POKéMON. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.
Dragonair Weakness
Dragonair is weak to Ice and Dragon. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Jynx builds →Blizzard 2x138-163%KO Ice Punch 2x96-113%KO Icy Wind 2x71-84% Powder Snow 2x52-62% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 2x58-68% Ice Punch 2x41-49% Icy Wind 2x29-35% | ||
 Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x88-104%KO Icy Wind 2x45-53% | ||
 Swinub IceGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Swinub builds →Blizzard 2x52-62% Icy Wind 2x28-33% Powder Snow 2x21-24% | ||
 Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodDragons Den Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Outrage 2x80-95% Blizzard 2x49-57% Dragon Breath 2x41-49% Icy Wind 2x25-29% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
 Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x113-135%KO Ice Punch 2x80-95% Powder Snow 2x47-55% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x111-132%KO Ice Punch 2x79-95% Powder Snow 2x45-53% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x107-126%KO Icy Wind 2x55-65% | ||
Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x107-126%KO Ice Punch 2x75-89% Icy Wind 2x55-65% Powder Snow 2x40-48% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x107-127%KO Icy Wind 2x57-67% | ||
Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x107-127%KO Ice Punch 2x73-87% Icy Wind 2x57-67% Powder Snow 2x42-50% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x107-127%KO Icy Wind 2x57-67% | ||
Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x107-127%KO Ice Punch 2x73-87% Icy Wind 2x57-67% Powder Snow 2x42-50% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Jynx builds →Blizzard 2x132-157%KO Ice Punch 2x93-110%KO Icy Wind 2x68-80% Powder Snow 2x50-60% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 2x59-70% Ice Punch 2x42-50% Icy Wind 2x31-37% | ||
Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x88-103%KO Icy Wind 2x44-53% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x107-127%KO Dragon Breath 2x39-47% Icy Wind 2x57-67% | ||
Swinub IceGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Swinub builds →Blizzard 2x53-63% Icy Wind 2x28-33% Powder Snow 2x22-27% | ||
In Crystal, Jynx can KO Dragonair with Ice Beam (112-132%). Dragonite's Ice Beam hits Dragonair for 67-78%. Lapras's Ice Beam also KOs at 87-103%.
Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 2x112-132%KO Psychic56-66% Thief25-30% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dragonite builds →Ice Beam 2x67-78% Thunder20-24% Thunderbolt16-19% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x87-103%KO Surf22-25% Thunder17-21% | ||
Crystal Evolution
Partway through Dratini's chain. Dragonair still has another evolution ahead before reaching Dragonite. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with a small partner pool 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 13 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Haze, Light Screen, Mist and 1 more.
Crystal Dragonair Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Thunder Wave
- Thunder
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Dragonair gets Haze and Light Screen exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ice coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Outrage and Dragon Breath.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Dragonair in Crystal
Dragonair starts showing up in late-game fishing spots at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Dragonair in Crystal
Dratini is your first catch on the way to Dragonair. You'll find fishing, surfing, and more encounters from Lv. 10-40 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DratiniDragon's DenGift from NPC Lv.15CommonEarlyAnswer quiz correctlyDragon's DenSurfing on water Lv.10-1410%EarlyDragon's DenGood Rod Lv.2010%MidRoute 45Good Rod Lv.20 Route10%MidDragon's DenSuper Rod Lv.4030%LateRoute 45Super Rod Lv.40 Route30%Late
Step 2Dragonair ✓Dragon's DenSuper Rod Lv.4010%LateRoute 45Super Rod Lv.40 Route10%Lateor evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
Dragonair Guide
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.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Dragonair is a special attacker with base 70 Sp. Atk.
For Crystal, you can run Dragonair through the first few routes without issues. 420 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Dragonite as fast as you can.
Game Availability
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