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.
This Pokémon saved a shipwrecked man, taking him to a remote island—a paradise occupied solely by Dragonite.
Incur the wrath of this normally calm Pokémon at your peril, because it will smash everything to smithereens before it’s satisfied.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Klefki builds →Play Rough 2x55-65% Dazzling Gleam 2x48-56% Draining Kiss 2x31-36% Fairy Wind 2x24-29% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x43-51% Moonblast 2x40-47% Power Gem 2x34-40% Dazzling Gleam 2x34-40% | ||
 Vanilluxe Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Vanilluxe builds →Blizzard 4x166-195%KO Ice Beam 4x135-159%KO Freeze-Dry 4x107-127%KO Avalanche 4x86-101%KO | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Glaceon builds →Blizzard 4x190-224%KO Ice Beam 4x157-184%KO Ice Fang 4x64-76% Frost Breath 4x107-127%KO | ||
 Glalie Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Glalie builds →Blizzard 4x129-152%KO Ice Beam 4x107-127%KO Freeze-Dry 4x83-98% Ice Fang 4x80-94% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Pelipper deals 49-58% with Hurricane.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Pelipper builds →Hurricane49-58% Scald18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain5-7% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Dragonite View Seismitoad builds →Scald11-12% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
The three-stage chain from Dratini through Dragonair ends here at Dragonite. Want more? Breed for Dratini eggs. Plenty of partners 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 57 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Jet, Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance and 8 more.
Sun & Moon 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
Dragonite best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Extreme Speed
- Fly
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
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 Sun & Moon
4 encounter spots for Dragonite at moderate rates starting from early-game fishing spots. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Dragonite in Sun & Moon
To get Dragonite, start by catching Dratini through fishing encounters at Lv. 10-59. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DratiniPoni GauntletMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-5910%EarlyShaking spotPoni GauntletSunSuper Rod Lv.10-5910%EarlyShaking spotPoni MeadowSunSuper Rod Lv.10-5710%EarlyShaking spotPoni MeadowMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-5710%EarlyShaking spotVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunSuper Rod Lv.10-4410%EarlyShaking spotVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-4410%EarlyShaking spotPoni GauntletMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-591%EarlyPoni GauntletSunSuper Rod Lv.10-591%EarlyPoni MeadowSunSuper Rod Lv.10-571%EarlyPoni MeadowMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-571%EarlyVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunSuper Rod Lv.10-441%EarlyVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-441%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve DragonairPoni GauntletMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-59EarlySOS from DratiniPoni GauntletMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-59EarlySOS from DratiniPoni GauntletSunSuper Rod Lv.10-59EarlySOS from DratiniPoni GauntletSunSuper Rod Lv.10-59EarlySOS from DratiniPoni MeadowSunSuper Rod Lv.10-57EarlySOS from DratiniPoni MeadowSunSuper Rod Lv.10-57EarlySOS from DratiniPoni MeadowMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-57EarlySOS from DratiniPoni MeadowMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-57EarlySOS from DratiniVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44EarlySOS from DratiniVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44EarlySOS from DratiniVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44EarlySOS from DratiniVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44EarlySOS from Dratinior evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
Step 3Dragonite ✓Poni GauntletMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-59EarlySOS from DratiniPoni GauntletMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-59EarlySOS from DratiniPoni GauntletSunSuper Rod Lv.10-59EarlySOS from DratiniPoni GauntletSunSuper Rod Lv.10-59EarlySOS from Dratinior evolve from Dragonair (Step 2)
Dragonite Guide
In the Sun & Moon 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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
- 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