Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Dragonite's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack stat exp per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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Dragonite Weakness
Ice, Rock, and Dragon moves hit Dragonite for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. The Dragon/Flying typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Dragonite's overall bulk (91/95/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- 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
In Crystal, Cloyster's Explosion hits Dragonite for 56-66%. Snorlax's Double-Edge hits Dragonite for 46-54%. Tyranitar deals 68-80% with Rock Slide.
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Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Cloyster builds →Surf13-15% Explosion56-66% | ||
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Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Snorlax builds →Double Edge46-54% | ||
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Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 2x68-80% Fire Blast12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Skarmory builds →Drill Peck24-28% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Exeggutor builds →Psychic37-43% Explosion56-66% Giga Drain7-9% | ||
Crystal Evolution
The three-stage chain from Dratini through Dragonair ends here at Dragonite. Want more? Breed for Dratini eggs. A small partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Dratini pushed Dragonite to 600 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +70. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dragonite 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 Dragonite Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Ice Beam
- Thunder
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Dragonite misses out on Haze and Light Screen. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Outrage and Fly, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Dragonite in Crystal
Can't catch Dragonite directly. Start with Dratini at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 55. The 3-stage chain from Dratini to Dragonite is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Dragonite in Crystal
The path to Dragonite starts with Dratini at Lv. 10-40 via fishing, surfing, and more encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
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 2Catch or Evolve DragonairDragon's DenSuper Rod Lv.4010%LateRoute 45Super Rod Lv.40 Route10%Lateor evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
Step 3Dragonite ✓
Dragonite Guide
In Crystal, Dragonite works as a wallbreaker with 600 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Crystal for the right team. Dynamicpunch with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Crystal, watch for Cloyster (Ice), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Kingdra (Dragon) when using Dragonite. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Cloyster is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage.
Dragonite is a mixed attacker with base 134 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Crystal, Dragonite has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
In Crystal, use Dragonite as a wallbreaker. Splits damage between physical and special. Speed is middling,
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Dragonite appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Dragonite have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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