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.
If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
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)
 Giratina GhostDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodDistortion World Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Giratina builds →Dragon Pulse 2x96-113%KO Dragon Claw 2x96-113%KO Dragon Breath 2x69-82% | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Regice builds →Blizzard 2x124-146%KO Ice Beam 2x101-119%KO Avalanche 2x43-51% Icy Wind 2x63-75% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Garchomp builds →Dragon Rush 2x148-174%KO Dragon Pulse 2x80-95% Dragon Claw 2x120-141%KO | ||
 Glalie Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Glalie builds →Blizzard 2x103-121%KO Ice Beam 2x86-101%KO Ice Fang 2x65-77% Avalanche 2x62-73% | ||
 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% | ||
Giratina GhostDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodDistortion World Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Giratina builds →Dragon Pulse 2x96-113%KO Dragon Claw 2x96-113%KO Dragon Breath 2x69-82% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Regice builds →Blizzard 2x124-146%KO Ice Beam 2x101-119%KO Avalanche 2x43-51% Icy Wind 2x63-75% | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Garchomp builds →Dragon Rush 2x148-174%KO Dragon Pulse 2x80-95% Dragon Claw 2x120-141%KO | ||
Glalie Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Glalie builds →Blizzard 2x103-121%KO Ice Beam 2x86-101%KO Ice Fang 2x65-77% Avalanche 2x62-73% | ||
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% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Abomasnow builds →Ice Punch 2x84-100%KO Icy Wind 2x60-72% Powder Snow 2x44-52% Ice Shard 2x47-56% | ||
 Gible DragonGround | D | |
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Regice builds →Blizzard 2x126-148%KO Ice Beam 2x105-124%KO Icy Wind 2x66-78% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 2x116-138%KO Ice Beam 2x99-116%KO Ice Punch 2x86-102%KO Icy Wind 2x60-71% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Gible builds →Dragon Pulse 2x53-64% Dragon Claw 2x74-88% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Regice builds →Blizzard 2x126-148%KO Ice Beam 2x105-124%KO Icy Wind 2x66-78% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 2x116-138%KO Ice Beam 2x99-116%KO Ice Punch 2x86-102%KO Icy Wind 2x60-71% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Gible builds →Dragon Pulse 2x53-64% Dragon Claw 2x74-88% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Regice builds →Blizzard 2x122-144%KO Ice Beam 2x99-117%KO Icy Wind 2x63-75% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 2x113-133%KO Ice Beam 2x92-108%KO Ice Punch 2x82-97% Icy Wind 2x58-69% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Gible builds →Dragon Rush 2x89-106%KO Dragon Pulse 2x49-58% Dragon Claw 2x70-83% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Regice builds →Blizzard 2x121-142%KO Ice Beam 2x98-116%KO Avalanche 2x44-52% Icy Wind 2x61-72% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 2x57-67% Ice Beam 2x48-57% Avalanche 2x68-80% Icy Wind 2x30-36% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x85-101%KO Ice Beam 2x70-83% Avalanche 2x46-54% | ||
 Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Snorunt builds →Blizzard 2x72-85% Ice Beam 2x59-70% Ice Fang 2x46-54% Avalanche 2x44-52% | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Gible builds →Dragon Rush 2x88-103%KO Dragon Pulse 2x48-57% Dragon Claw 2x70-83% | ||
Giratina GhostDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodDistortion World Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Giratina builds →Dragon Pulse 2x96-113%KO Dragon Claw 2x96-113%KO Dragon Breath 2x69-82% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Regice builds →Blizzard 2x124-146%KO Ice Beam 2x101-119%KO Avalanche 2x43-51% Icy Wind 2x63-75% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 2x58-68% Ice Beam 2x49-57% Avalanche 2x69-82% Icy Wind 2x29-35% | ||
Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x88-104%KO Ice Beam 2x73-86% Avalanche 2x46-55% | ||
Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Snorunt builds →Blizzard 2x73-86% Ice Beam 2x60-71% Ice Fang 2x46-55% Avalanche 2x43-51% | ||
In Platinum, 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 → | ||
Platinum 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 4 more.
Platinum 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 Platinum
Finding Dragonair at moderate rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in mid-game fishing spots, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Dragonair in Platinum
Step 1Catch DratiniMt. Coronet - 4FSuper Rod Lv.15-25 CaveCommonEarly
Step 2Dragonair ✓Mt. Coronet - 4FSuper Rod Lv.20-55 CaveRareMidor 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