Special
Balanced
DTier
70Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP61
C
Attack84
C
Defense65
C
Sp. Atk70
C
Sp. Def70
C
Speed70
C
Total420
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height4.0 m
13'01"Tall
Weight16.5 kg
36.4 lbsFeather
Base XP147
Average
Abilities
Shed SkinTop Pick
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Marvel ScaleHA
Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

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.

Dragonair Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ice, Dragon
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Electric, Grass
Type ChartAvg
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
IceDragon
½xResist
FireWaterElectricGrass
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (1)
Dragon
How to Beat Dragonair in Black & White (Best Counters)
Cryogonal
Cryogonal
Ice
C
Available Moves
Moves
  • BlizzardTM14
  • Ice BeamLv. 33
  • Aurora BeamLv. 25
  • Frost BreathTM79
Damage vs Dragonair
Blizzard 2x
119-140%KO
Ice Beam 2x
97-114%KO
Aurora Beam 2x
71-84%
Frost Breath 2x
67-79%
View Cryogonal builds →

Black & White 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

3 Forms
Dratini
#147Dratini
30
Level 30
Dragonair
#148Dragonair
55
Level 55
Dragonite
#149Dragonite
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Dratini
Dragon
Dragonair
Dragon
Dragonite
DragonFlying
HP
41
61+20
91+30
ATK
64
84+20
134+50
DEF
45
65+20
95+30
SP.ATK
50
70+20
100+30
SP.DEF
50
70+20
100+30
SPE
50
70+20
80+10
BST
300D-Tier
420C-Tier+120
600S-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Dragonair to get Dratini eggs easily using 39 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance and 8 more.

Egg Groups
DragonWater1
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
40 cycles·10,280 steps
Slow~10 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosazumarillcharizardkingdrasceptileflygonmiloticblastoisegolduckferaligatrswampertaltaria
12 of 39·

Black & White Dragonair Best Moveset

For an attacker, Dragonair wants max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Life Orb. The Hasty nature tilts toward fast mixed duty, and Shedskin contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Sweeper
Ability
Shed Skin
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Best Nature for Dragonair
Hasty+SPE

Dragonair best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • Extreme Speed
  • Draco MeteorSTAB
  • Fire Blast
  • Sunny Day

Recommended Teammates

Togekiss
TogekissGood
Typhlosion
TyphlosionGood
Nidoking
NidokingGood

Moves

Egg moves make a real difference. Dragonair gets Aqua Jet and Dragon Breath 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

Lv 1
Leer
——10030Normal
Lv 1
Thunder Wave
C—10020Electric
Lv 1
Twister
—4010020Dragon
Lv 1
Wrap
D159020Normal
Lv 5
Thunder Wave
C—10020Electric
Lv 11
Twister
—4010020Dragon
Lv 15
Dragon Rage
——10010Dragon
Lv 21
Slam
—807520Normal
Lv 25
Agility
C——30Psychic
Lv 33
Dragon Tail-6
C609010Dragon
Lv 39
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Lv 47
Dragon Rush
—1007510Dragon
Lv 53
Safeguard
D——25Normal
Lv 61
Dragon Dance
C——20Dragon
Lv 67
Outrage
B12010010Dragon
Lv 75
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM82
Dragon Tail-6
C609010Dragon
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
A120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
B9510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
——10020Normal
TM07
Hail
———10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
C9510010Ice
TM59
Incinerate
—3010015Fire
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
B——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM48
Round
—6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D——25Normal
TM90
Substitute
B——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
A——5Fire
HM03
Surf
C9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM25
Thunder
D1207010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
C—10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
C9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
B—9010Poison
HM05
Waterfall
C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aqua Jet+1
D4010020Water
Egg
Dragon Breath
—6010020Dragon
Egg
Dragon Dance
C——20Dragon
Egg
Dragon Pulse
C9010010Dragon
Egg
Dragon Rush
—1007510Dragon
Egg
Extreme Speed+2
S801005Normal
Egg
Haze
C——30Ice
Egg
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
Egg
Mist
———30Ice
Egg
Supersonic
D—5520Normal
Egg
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Draco Meteor
S140905Dragon

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 4
Captivate
——10020Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
D——10Normal
Gen 4
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 4
Natural Gift
——10015Normal
Gen 4
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
Gen 4
Shock Wave
—60—20Electric
Gen 4
Swift
—60—20Normal
Gen 4
Whirlpool
D358515Water

How to Get Dragonair in Black & White

decent spawn rates for Dragonair across 4 locations in late-game fishing spots. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Dragonair in Black & White

The path to Dragonair starts with Dratini at Lv. 35-70 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Dratini
    Step 1Catch Dratini
    Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
    BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Building
    CommonLate
    AnyShaking spot
    Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
    BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Building
    CommonLate
    Any
    Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
    WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 Building
    CommonLate
    AnyShaking spot
    Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
    WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Building
    CommonLate
    Any
  2. Dragonair
    Step 2Dragonair ✓
    Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
    BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 Building
    UncommonLate
    AnyShaking spot
    Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
    WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 Building
    UncommonLate
    AnyShaking spot
    Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
    BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Building
    RareLate
    Any
    Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
    WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Building
    RareLate
    Any
    or 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.

  • In Black & White, Dragonair's biggest threats include Lapras (Ice) and Kingdra (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • In Black & White, Dratini evolves into Dragonair at level 30. Dragonair evolves into Dragonite at level 55. Dragonair is a middle-stage evolution in the Dratini line.

  • 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 special attacker with base 70 Sp. Atk.

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

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