Dragonite has the stats to dominate any format it's allowed in. 134 base Attack stands out, and the rest of the spread doesn't have obvious weak points either. Multiscale adds even more value. Known as the Dragon Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Dragonite's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
Only a very few people ever see this POKéMON. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Dragonite Weakness
GoodIce, Rock, and Dragon-type 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
The three-stage chain from Dratini through Dragonair ends here at Dragonite. Want more? Breed for Dratini eggs. A decent 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Dragonite to get Dratini eggs easily using 27 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance, Haze and 3 more.
The game plan is straightforward: click Dragon Dance, then sweep. Leftovers and Innerfocus support the setup turn. EVs go into a spread EV build so Dragonite hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Dragonite Moveset
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Flying
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Dragonite misses out on Dragon Breath and Dragon Dance. That's 6 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
No wild encounters for Dragonite. The 3-stage chain runs through Dratini, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 55 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Dragonite in FireRed & LeafGreen
Dratini is your first catch on the way to Dragonite. You'll find fishing and gift encounters from Lv. 15-35 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DratiniMODERATESafari Zone - CenterFireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - EastLeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - EastFireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - NorthFireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - WestLeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATESafari Zone - WestFireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerFireRedGift from NPCLv.18LimitedMidCityPurchase: 2,800 coinsMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerLeafGreenGift from NPCLv.24LimitedMidCityPurchase: 4,600 coins
Step 2Catch or Evolve DragonairEXTREMESafari Zone - CenterFireRedSuper RodLv.25-35RareMidFacilityEXTREMESafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenSuper RodLv.25-35RareMidFacilityEXTREMESafari Zone - EastFireRedSuper RodLv.25-35RareMidFacilityEXTREMESafari Zone - EastLeafGreenSuper RodLv.25-35RareMidFacilityEXTREMESafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenSuper RodLv.25-35RareMidFacilityEXTREMESafari Zone - NorthFireRedSuper RodLv.25-35RareMidFacilityEXTREMESafari Zone - WestLeafGreenSuper RodLv.25-35RareMidFacilityEXTREMESafari Zone - WestFireRedSuper RodLv.25-35RareMidFacilityor evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
Step 3Dragonite ✓
Dragonite already has 600 BST going for it, and Multiscale pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
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 gets Multiscale and Inner Focus. But Multiscale is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. Multiscale synergizes with Dragonite's base 100 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Dragonite is a physical attacker with base 134 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Dragonite appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Dragonite appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Dragonite have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A