In the Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee meta, Dragonite already has 600 BST going for it, and Multiscale pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Dragon Dance with Flyiniumz is the standard set.

What is Dragonite weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem.

What is the best ability for Dragonite?

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.

What role does Dragonite play in battle?

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.

What is Dragonite's hidden ability?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Dragonite's hidden ability is Multiscale. Halves damage taken from full HP. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

Dragonite - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Wallbreaker

BTier

80Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Legend

HP91

Attack134

Defense95

Sp. Atk100

Sp. Def100

Speed80

Total600

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height2.2 m

Weight210.0 kg

Base XP300

Abilities

Inner FocusRare

Prevents flinching.

MultiscaleHATop Pick

Halves damage taken from full HP.

EV Yield

HPAtk+3DefSpASpDSpe

Strong Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, these are only rumors.

Dragonite Weakness

Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy 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.

Dragonite Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Ice
2x (Weak)	Rock, Dragon, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug
0.25x (Resist)	Grass
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartGood

4Weak

5Resist

1Immune

Score-1

4xCritical

Ice

2xWeak

Rock Dragon Fairy

½xResist

Fire Water Fighting Bug

¼xResist

Grass

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (4)

Dragon Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Dragonite in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Clefairy Fairy	C
Available Move Moves MoonblastLv. 28 Damage vs Dragonite Moonblast 2x 44-52% View Clefairy builds →
Lapras WaterIce	C
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves BlizzardLv. 58 Ice BeamLv. 39 Dragon PulseLv. 52 Ice ShardLv. 19 Damage vs Dragonite Blizzard 4x 135-159%KO Ice Beam 4x 110-130%KO Dragon Pulse 2x 34-41% Ice Shard 4x 55-65% View Lapras builds →
Articuno IceFlying	C
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves BlizzardLv. 64 Ice BeamLv. 32 Ice ShardLv. 1 Damage vs Dragonite Blizzard 4x 147-173%KO Ice Beam 4x 119-141%KO Ice Shard 4x 55-65% View Articuno builds →
Jynx IcePsychic	C
Available Moves Moves BlizzardLv. 45 Ice PunchLv. 26 Damage vs Dragonite Blizzard 4x 172-202%KO Ice Punch 4x 67-80% View Jynx builds →
Dewgong WaterIce	C
Available Moves Moves Ice BeamLv. 52 Aurora BeamLv. 26 Ice ShardLv. 15 Damage vs Dragonite Ice Beam 4x 95-112%KO Aurora Beam 4x 70-83% Ice Shard 4x 46-54% View Dewgong builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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

3 Forms

#147Dratini

Level 30

#148Dragonair

Level 55

#149Dragonite

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Dratini

Dragon

Dragonair

Dragon

Dragonite

DragonFlying

61+20

91+30

ATK

84+20

134+50

DEF

65+20

95+30

SP.ATK

70+20

100+30

SP.DEF

70+20

100+30

SPE

70+20

80+10

BST

300D-Tier

420C-Tier+120

600S-Tier+180

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Physical

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Dragonite Best Moveset

The game plan is straightforward: click Dragon Dance, then sweep. Flyiniumz and Multiscale support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Dragonite hits hard once it's boosted.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

The level-up pool tells the story here. Dragonite learns Outrage and Hyper Beam naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 9 types extends the reach beyond that.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Aqua Jet+1

D4010020Water

Lv 1

Dragon Rage

——10010Dragon

Lv 1

Fire Punch

B7510015Fire

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Mist

D——30Ice

Lv 1

Thunder Punch

C7510015Electric

Lv 1

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

Lv 1

Wing Attack

B6010035Flying

Lv 1

Wrap

—159020Normal

Lv 7

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

Lv 14

Dragon Rage

——10010Dragon

Lv 21

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 28

Dragon Tail-6

C609010Dragon

Lv 40

Slam

—807520Normal

Lv 52

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

Lv 70

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

Lv 88

Roost

B——10Flying

TM Moves

TM51

Blizzard

C110705Ice

TM13

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM34

Dragon Pulse

B8510010Dragon

TM17

Dragon Tail-6

C609010Dragon

TM41

Earthquake

S10010010Ground

TM12

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM46

Fire Blast

C110855Fire

TM31

Fire Punch

B7510015Fire

TM37

Flamethrower

C9010015Fire

TM14

Fly

B909515Flying

TM01

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM55

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

TM35

Ice Punch

C7510015Ice

TM19

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TM06

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM39

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM09

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM22

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM50

Roost

B——10Flying

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM49

Superpower

B1201005Fighting

TM47

Surf

C9010015Water

TM38

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM23

Thunder Punch

C7510015Electric

TM16

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TM36

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM25

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Dragonite doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Dragonite can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Dragonite in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Skip the tall grass for Dragonite. This Pokemon only appears through sky encounters, which requires you to know where to look. 44 spots are covered below with full details. These become available in endgame encounter areas.

Where To Catch Dragonite in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Dratini is your first catch on the way to Dragonite. You'll find special and surfing encounters from Lv. 18-56 across 48 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Dratini
Route 10
Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.18-23 Route
4%Mid
Route 10
Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.18-23 Route
4%Mid
Train until Level 30
Step 2Catch or Evolve Dragonair
Route 10
Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.18-23 Route
1%Mid
Route 10
Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.18-23 Route
1%Mid
or evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
Train until Level 55
Step 3Dragonite ✓
Route 1
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 1
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 10
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 10
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 11
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 11
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 12
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 12
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 13
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 13
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 14
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 14
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 15
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 15
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 16
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 16
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 17
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 17
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 18
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 18
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 19
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 19
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 2 - Area 1
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 2 - Area 1
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 2 - Area 2
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 2 - Area 2
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 21
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 21
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 22
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 22
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 23
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 23
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 24
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 24
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 25
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 25
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 3
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 3
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 4
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 4
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 7
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 7
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 8
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
Route 8
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.56 Route
RarePost
Unique encounter
or evolve from Dragonair (Step 2)

Dragonite Guide

In the Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee meta, Dragonite already has 600 BST going for it, and Multiscale pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Dragon Dance with Flyiniumz is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem.
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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Dragonite's hidden ability is Multiscale. Halves damage taken from full HP. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

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

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