Pokémon type
Dragon
Dragonite weaknesses
Dragonite is weak to Rock, Dragon and Fairy-type moves, and doubly weak to Ice-type moves.
Dragonite
#149 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Dragonite
The best moves for Dragonite are Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
16.8DPS
Draco Meteor
Elite TM
51.4DPS
Defending
16.8DPS
33DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
Draco Meteor
Elite TM
2.77DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Dratini family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Dragonite evolves from Dragonair for 100 Candy, and temporarily into Mega Dragonite.
- Evolving Mega Dragonite costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Dragonite:
View 1 costume for Dragonite »
(which only changes Dragonite's appearance)
Game images
Dragonite, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Dragonite is a Dragon & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Dragonair. It is weak to Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves. Dragonite's best moveset is Dragon Tail & Draco Meteor and it has a Max CP of 4,287.
About
"Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just 16 hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | 14 | 16.8 |
| Dragon Breath | 6 | 14.4 |
| Steel Wing | 14 | 14 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outrage | 110 | 2 | 2.64 |
| Dragon Pulse Elite TM | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Draco Meteor Elite TM | 150 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Superpower | 85 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Dragon Claw | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Hurricane | 105 | 1 | 1.26 |
| 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
Counters & Raids
What counters Dragonite?
Dragonite is weak to Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves, and doubly weak to Ice moves.
The best counter to Dragonite is White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn, followed by Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode), Black Kyurem and Mega Mewtwo Y.
The top Dragonite 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White Kyurem | 100% | |
| Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode) | 92% | |
| Black Kyurem | 91% | |
| White Kyurem | 84% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 81% | |
| White Kyurem | 81% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 79% | |
| Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode) | 78% | |
| Galarian Darmanitan (Standard Mode) | 76% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 75% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
263 |
| Defense |
|
198 |
| Stamina |
|
209 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 177 |
Size
| Height | 2.2 m |
| Weight | 210 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,625 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,167 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,251 |
|
Level 40 |
3,792 |
|
Level 50 |
4,287 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,709 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,521 |
Costumes
Dragonite costumes
Dragonite (Sunglasses and Bow Tie)
