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 EVs.
They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Jynx builds →Blizzard 2x138-163%KO Ice Beam 2x114-135%KO Ice Punch 2x54-64% Avalanche 2x43-51% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Glaceon builds →Blizzard 2x154-181%KO Ice Beam 2x127-150%KO Ice Fang 2x52-62% Avalanche 2x49-57% | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Piloswine builds →Blizzard 2x84-99% Ice Beam 2x69-82% Ice Fang 2x79-93% Avalanche 2x73-86% | ||
 Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodDragons Den Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Outrage 2x101-119%KO Blizzard 2x49-57% Dragon Rush 2x84-99% Ice Beam 2x40-47% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x88-104%KO Ice Beam 2x73-86% Avalanche 2x46-55% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x113-135%KO Ice Beam 2x93-110%KO Ice Shard 2x47-55% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodDragons Den Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Blizzard 2x53-63% Ice Beam 2x45-53% Twister 2x33-40% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x111-132%KO Ice Beam 2x93-111%KO Ice Shard 2x45-53% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodDragons Den Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Blizzard 2x51-60% Ice Beam 2x44-52% Twister 2x30-37% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x107-126%KO Ice Beam 2x90-106%KO Ice Shard 2x43-51% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodDragons Den Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Blizzard 2x48-57% Ice Beam 2x40-48% Twister 2x28-34% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x111-132%KO Ice Beam 2x91-107%KO Ice Shard 2x44-52% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodDragons Den Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Blizzard 2x50-59% Dragon Rush 2x86-101%KO Ice Beam 2x41-49% Twister 2x31-37% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x106-125%KO Ice Beam 2x88-103%KO Ice Shard 2x42-50% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodDragons Den Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Blizzard 2x47-56% Ice Beam 2x41-48% Twister 2x29-34% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Jynx builds →Blizzard 2x140-165%KO Ice Beam 2x114-135%KO Ice Punch 2x55-65% Avalanche 2x43-51% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x110-130%KO Ice Beam 2x89-105%KO Dragon Pulse 2x56-67% Avalanche 2x64-76% | ||
Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x89-105%KO Ice Beam 2x73-86% Avalanche 2x48-57% | ||
 Swinub IceGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Swinub builds →Blizzard 2x55-65% Ice Beam 2x46-54% Icy Wind 2x30-35% Powder Snow 2x23-27% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodDragons Den Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Blizzard 2x49-58% Dragon Rush 2x85-100%KO Ice Beam 2x41-49% Dragon Pulse 2x57-68% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Kingdra can KO Dragonair with Draco Meteor (287-338%). Weavile's Ice Shard hits Dragonair for 68-80%. Lapras's Ice Beam also KOs at 124-146%.
 Kingdra WaterDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwiftswim ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Kingdra builds →Draco Meteor 2x287-338%KO Hydro Pump61-71% Surf50-59% Dragon Pulse 2x188-221%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x68-80% Pursuit34-40% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x124-146%KO Ice Shard 2x41-49% Hydro Pump38-44% Thunderbolt21-24% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Dragon is super effective against DragonairView Garchomp → | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Partway through Dratini's chain. Dragonair still has another evolution ahead before reaching Dragonite. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with a decent 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 30 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance, Dragon Rush and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Dragonair Best Moveset
One boost from Dragon Dance and Dragonair gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Shedskin backs the whole approach. Dragon Dance and Water coverage handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Dragonair best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Waterfall
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Dragonair gets Dragon Breath and Dragon Dance 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Dragonair in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Dragonair sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-game fishing spots. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Dragonair in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Dragonair, start by catching Dratini through fishing, gift, and more encounters at Lv. 5-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DratiniDragon's DenSoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.15CommonEarlyDragon's DenHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.15CommonEarlyDragon's DenHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.5-15UncommonEarlyDragon's DenSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.5-15UncommonEarlyGoldenrod City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 2,100 coinsGoldenrod City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 2,100 coinsDragon's DenSoulSilverGood Rod Lv.20RareMidDragon's DenHeartGoldGood Rod Lv.20RareMidDragon's DenHeartGoldSuper Rod Lv.40CommonLateDragon's DenSoulSilverSuper Rod Lv.40CommonLate
Step 2Dragonair ✓Dragon's DenSoulSilverSuper Rod Lv.40RareLateDragon's DenHeartGoldSuper Rod Lv.40RareLateor 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.
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 a physical attacker with base 84 Attack.
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