Dragonair
#148 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Dragonair
The best moves for Dragonair are Dragon Breath and Dragon Pulse when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
14.4DPS
30.9DPS
Defending
14DPS
30.9DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Dratini family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Dragonair evolves from Dratini for 25 Candy, and into Dragonite for 100 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Dragonite.
- Evolving Mega Dragonite costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Dragonair, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Dragonair is a Dragon Pokémon which evolves from Dratini. It is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves. Dragonair's best moveset is Dragon Breath & Dragon Pulse and it has a Max CP of 2,012. Dragonair evolves into Dragonite.
About
"Dragonair stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter weather conditions in its vicinity by discharging energy from the crystals on its neck and tail."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | 6 | 14.4 |
| Iron Tail | 14 | 14 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pulse | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Wrap | 60 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Aqua Tail | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Dragon Pulse
30.9 DPS
|
8.6 | 100% |
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
8.1 | 94% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Dragon Pulse
30.9 DPS
|
7.8 | 90% |
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
25 DPS
|
7.7 | 90% |
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
7.7 | 90% |
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Wrap
20 DPS
|
7.2 | 83% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.2 | 83% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
25 DPS
|
7.1 | 82% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
7.1 | 82% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Wrap
20 DPS
|
6.7 | 77% |
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.6 | 77% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6 | 69% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Dragonair?
Dragonair is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Dragonair is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon, followed by Mega Rayquaza, Black Kyurem and Mega Garchomp.
The top Dragonair counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 98% | |
| Black Kyurem | 96% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 94% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 88% | |
| Eternatus | 86% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 85% | |
| Mega Dragonite | 84% | |
| White Kyurem | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
163 |
| Defense |
|
135 |
| Stamina |
|
156 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 135 |
Size
| Height | 4 m |
| Weight | 16.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
763 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,017 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,526 |
|
Level 40 |
1,780 |
|
Level 50 |
2,012 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,271 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,653 |