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.
It is said to live in seas and lakes. Even though it has no wings, it has been seen flying occasionally.
A mystical POKéMON that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x108-128%KO Ice Beam 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x118-139%KO Ice Beam 2x97-115%KO Powder Snow 2x45-53% | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x93-110%KO Ice Beam 2x76-90% Aurora Beam 2x56-66% Icy Wind 2x49-57% | ||
 Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Outrage 2x80-95% Blizzard 2x49-57% Ice Beam 2x40-47% Twister 2x28-33% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x108-128%KO Ice Beam 2x90-106%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x118-139%KO Ice Beam 2x97-115%KO Powder Snow 2x45-53% | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x93-110%KO Ice Beam 2x76-90% Aurora Beam 2x56-66% Icy Wind 2x49-57% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Outrage 2x80-95% Blizzard 2x49-57% Ice Beam 2x40-47% Twister 2x28-33% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x108-128%KO Ice Beam 2x90-106%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x118-139%KO Ice Beam 2x97-115%KO Powder Snow 2x45-53% | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x93-110%KO Ice Beam 2x76-90% Aurora Beam 2x56-66% Icy Wind 2x49-57% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Outrage 2x80-95% Blizzard 2x49-57% Ice Beam 2x40-47% Twister 2x28-33% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Ice Beam 2x41-48% Twister 2x30-36% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Ice Beam 2x42-49% Twister 2x30-35% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Ice Beam 2x42-49% Twister 2x30-35% | ||
Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x113-134%KO Ice Beam 2x93-110%KO Powder Snow 2x44-52% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x105-124%KO Ice Beam 2x85-101%KO | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x91-108%KO Ice Beam 2x75-89% Aurora Beam 2x55-66% Icy Wind 2x48-56% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Blizzard 2x48-56% Ice Beam 2x38-45% Twister 2x27-33% | ||
Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x118-139%KO Ice Beam 2x97-115%KO Powder Snow 2x45-53% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x108-128%KO Ice Beam 2x90-106%KO | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x93-110%KO Ice Beam 2x76-90% Aurora Beam 2x56-66% Icy Wind 2x49-57% | ||
Dratini Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Dratini builds →Outrage 2x80-95% Blizzard 2x49-57% Ice Beam 2x40-47% Twister 2x28-33% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Flygon's Earthquake hits Dragonair for 47-56%. Regice's Ice Beam hits Dragonair for 69-81%. Lapras deals 68-80% with Ice Beam.
 Flygon GroundDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Flygon builds →Earthquake47-56% Rock Slide24-28% | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x69-81% Thunderbolt11-13% Explosion54-63% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dragonair View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x68-80% Thunderbolt11-13% Thunder14-16% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 27 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance, Haze and 3 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Dragonair Best Moveset
For a defensive wall, Dragonair wants max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Leftovers. The Calm nature tilts toward special wall duty, and Shedskin contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Dragonair best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
- Hidden Power Grass
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 Ice coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Outrage and Dragon Breath.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Dragonair in FireRed & LeafGreen
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Dragonair in mid-game fishing spots. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Dragonair in FireRed & LeafGreen
Dratini is your first catch on the way to Dragonair. You'll find fishing and gift encounters from Lv. 15-35 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DratiniSafari Zone - CenterFireRedSuper Rod Lv.15-25 FacilityUncommonEarlySafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenSuper Rod Lv.15-25 FacilityUncommonEarlySafari Zone - EastLeafGreenSuper Rod Lv.15-25 FacilityUncommonEarlySafari Zone - EastFireRedSuper Rod Lv.15-25 FacilityUncommonEarlySafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenSuper Rod Lv.15-25 FacilityUncommonEarlySafari Zone - NorthFireRedSuper Rod Lv.15-25 FacilityUncommonEarlySafari Zone - WestLeafGreenSuper Rod Lv.15-25 FacilityUncommonEarlySafari Zone - WestFireRedSuper Rod Lv.15-25 FacilityUncommonEarlyCeladon City - Game CornerFireRedGift from NPC Lv.18 CityLimitedMidPurchase: 2,800 coinsCeladon City - Game CornerLeafGreenGift from NPC Lv.24 CityLimitedMidPurchase: 4,600 coins
Step 2Dragonair ✓Safari Zone - CenterFireRedSuper Rod Lv.25-35 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenSuper Rod Lv.25-35 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - EastFireRedSuper Rod Lv.25-35 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - EastLeafGreenSuper Rod Lv.25-35 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenSuper Rod Lv.25-35 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - NorthFireRedSuper Rod Lv.25-35 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - WestLeafGreenSuper Rod Lv.25-35 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - WestFireRedSuper Rod Lv.25-35 FacilityRareMidor 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 special attacker with base 70 Sp. Atk. Best used as a support.
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