Stats & Training
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 is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x57-67% Ice Fang 4x67-80% Ancient Power 2x29-34% Rock Tomb 2x46-54% | ||
 Cryogonal Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Cryogonal builds →Blizzard 4x147-173%KO Ice Beam 4x119-141%KO Aurora Beam 4x89-105%KO Frost Breath 4x83-98% | ||
 Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x116-137%KO Icicle Crash 4x154-181%KO Rock Slide 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x37-43% | ||
 Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Armaldo builds →Rock Slide 2x66-78% Ancient Power 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x54-63% Rock Blast 2x23-27% | ||
 Vanillish Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Vanillish builds →Blizzard 4x129-152%KO Ice Beam 4x107-127%KO Avalanche 4x64-76% Frost Breath 4x73-87% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x39-46% Rock Throw 2x46-54% | ||
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x31-38% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x37-44% Rock Throw 2x43-52% | ||
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 2x35-41% Rock Blast 2x19-22% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x31-37% Rollout 2x21-26% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Rock Throw 2x40-48% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | C | |
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 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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 Anorith RockBug | D | |
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 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Dwebble builds →Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Smack Down 2x30-35% Rock Blast 2x16-19% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x36-42% Dragon Breath 2x23-28% Rock Tomb 2x50-59% Rock Throw 2x42-50% | ||
Cranidos Rock | C | |
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 Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Vanillite builds →Avalanche 4x57-67% Icy Wind 4x57-67% Icicle Spear 4x28-34% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x23-28% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Anorith builds →Ancient Power 2x23-28% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x36-43% Dragon Breath 2x24-29% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% Rock Throw 2x43-50% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x36-43% Rock Slide 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x47-55% Smack Down 2x40-48% | ||
Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Vanillite builds →Ice Beam 4x94-111%KO Avalanche 4x55-66% Icy Wind 4x60-71% Icicle Spear 4x25-30% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x25-30% Rock Tomb 2x25-30% | ||
 Cubchoo Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Cubchoo builds →Rock Tomb 2x23-27% Icy Wind 4x55-66% Powder Snow 4x43-50% | ||
Cryogonal Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Cryogonal builds →Blizzard 4x142-168%KO Ice Beam 4x120-141%KO Aurora Beam 4x89-105%KO Frost Breath 4x81-95% | ||
Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x111-132%KO Icicle Crash 4x150-177%KO Rock Slide 2x45-53% Rock Tomb 2x36-42% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x55-66% Ice Fang 4x64-76% Ancient Power 2x29-34% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x55-66% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% Smack Down 2x39-45% Rock Blast 2x21-25% | ||
Vanillish Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Vanillish builds →Blizzard 4x127-150%KO Ice Beam 4x104-123%KO Avalanche 4x65-77% Frost Breath 4x69-82% | ||
Cryogonal Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Cryogonal builds →Blizzard 4x149-175%KO Ice Beam 4x120-142%KO Aurora Beam 4x88-104%KO Frost Breath 4x81-96% | ||
Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x117-138%KO Icicle Crash 4x152-179%KO Rock Slide 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x56-67% Ice Fang 4x66-78% Ancient Power 2x30-35% Rock Tomb 2x46-54% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x56-67% Rock Tomb 2x46-54% Smack Down 2x39-46% Rock Blast 2x21-25% | ||
Vanillish Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Vanillish builds →Blizzard 4x127-150%KO Ice Beam 4x106-125%KO Avalanche 4x63-75% Frost Breath 4x74-88% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast20-24% Flamethrower17-20% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Roserade builds →Giga Drain7-9% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain5-7% Sludge Bomb26-31% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Hitmontop builds →Rapid Spin11-14% Sucker Punch16-19% Close Combat20-24% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz25-29% Extreme Speed22-26% Close Combat16-20% | ||
Black & White Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dragonite 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.
Black & White Dragonite Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Dragon Dance, then sweep. Lum Berry and Multiscale support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Dragonite hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Dragonite best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Outrage
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Dragonite's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Dragonite in Black & White
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Dragonite in endgame 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 Dragonite in Black & White
Dratini is your first catch on the way to Dragonite. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 35-70 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DratiniDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60 BuildingCommonLateAnyShaking spotDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 BuildingCommonLateAnyDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60 BuildingCommonLateAnyShaking spotDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 BuildingCommonLateAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve DragonairDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70 BuildingUncommonLateAnyShaking spotDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70 BuildingUncommonLateAnyShaking spotDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55 BuildingRareLateAnyDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55 BuildingRareLateAnyor evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
Step 3Dragonite ✓Dragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteSuper Rod Lv.50-70 BuildingRarePostAnyShaking spotDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackSuper Rod Lv.50-70 BuildingRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Dragonair (Step 2)
Dragonite Guide
In the Black & White meta, Dragonite already has 600 BST going for it, and Multiscale pushes the competitive value even higher. A-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Dragon Dance with Lum Berry is the standard set.
In Black & White, 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. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Black & White, 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.
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