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Dragonite (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Dragon/Flying Pseudo-legendary Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. Dragonite evolves from Dragonair starting at level 55. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Dragonite is capable for Mega Evolution, Mega Evolving into Mega Dragonite.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Ranger: After the sixth mission, it is possible to use the Dragonite Bus. The Dragonite must be captured once but afterwards it will fly the player to any of the Ranger bases.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Unused model of Dragonite in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Dragonite appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage of the Wii U version when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber. In Ultimate, Dragonite appears as a Spirit. It also had an unused model for a Poké Ball summon.
Trophy descriptions[]
- Dragonite are known for their helpfulness toward people at sea, searching for drowning sailors or leading lost ships back to shore. This is probably why so many are quick to praise Dragonite for their kindness! In battle, though, Dragonite uses its strong body combined with quick moves. Don't worry - win or lose, it'll be friendly when the battle is over.
In the anime[]
In Hello, Pummelo! and Enter the Dragonite, Drake has a Dragonite, which he used in a Full Battle against Ash Ketchum at the Pummelo Stadium.
In Pokémon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Dragonite delivered an invitation to Ash and his friends from Mewtwo to come to New Island.
In Fangs for Nothin'' and Great Bowls of Fire!, a female Dragonite living in the Dragon Holy Land used to belong to the former Blackthorn City Gym Leader, but it had become a wild Pokémon following her Trainer's passing. Clair was later revealed to have caught Dragonite sometime before A Pokémon of a Different Color!.
In Rage of Innocence, Lance used a Dragonite to defeat the Red Gyarados. In The Scuffle of Legends, it helped stop the feuding of Kyogre and Groudon. His Dragonite also appeared in Pokémon Origins and Pokémon Generations.
In Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!, Iris caught a male Dragonite. He had a notably hostile personality and was initially difficult for Iris to train.
Ash caught a newly evolved Dragonite in A Test in Paradise! who became a core member of his team throughout Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Dragonite appeared in Pokémon Evolutions, under the ownership of Palmer. It was used as his second Pokémon in his Battle Tower battle against Barry and his Staraptor, being swiftly defeated by Aerial Ace.
Dragonite appeared in the short film Dragonite and the Special Delivery.
In Pokémon Horizons: The Series, Ult owns a Dragonite, which is capable for Mega Evolution.
In Pokkén Tournament[]
Dragonite can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament.
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans. |
| Pokémon Yellow | It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor. |
| Pokémon Stadium | Has intelligence on par with people. This "sea guardian" is said to be capable of flying around the globe in about 16 hours. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people. |
| Pokémon Silver | This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble. |
| Pokémon Crystal | It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just sixteen hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just sixteen hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land. |
| Pokémon Emerald | It can circle 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Very few people ever see this Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Pokémon White | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours. |
| Pokémon Y | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | This Pokémon saved a shipwrecked man, taking him to a remote island—a paradise occupied solely by Dragonite. |
| Pokémon Moon | Incur the wrath of this normally calm Pokémon at your peril, because it will smash everything to smithereens before it's satisfied. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | It flies over raging seas as if they were nothing. Observing this, a ship's captain dubbed this Pokémon “the sea incarnate.” |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | You'll often hear tales of this kindhearted Pokémon rescuing people or Pokémon that are drowning. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, these are only rumors. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, these are only rumors. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It's a kindhearted Pokémon. If it spots a drowning person or Pokémon, Dragonite simply must help them. |
| Pokémon Shield | This Pokémon is known as the Sea Incarnate. Figureheads that resemble Dragonite decorate the bows of many ships. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there. |
| Pokémon Violet | It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours. |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides wrecked ships to shore. Mega - Mega Evolution has excessively powered up this Pokémon's feelings of kindness. It finishes off its opponents with mercy in its heart. |
Game locations[]
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| Pokémon White 2 | Route 18 (Hidden Grotto) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
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| Pokémon Scarlet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Violet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 91 |
| Attack | 134 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Attack | 100 |
| Sp. Defense | 100 |
| Speed | 80 |
| Total | 600 |
Mega[]
| HP | 91 |
| Attack | 124 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Attack | 145 |
| Sp. Defense | 125 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Total | 700 |
Moveset[]
Form change[]
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Gallery[]
| Main article: Dragonite/gallery |
Sprites[]
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Reception[]
Dragonite is a popular Pokémon from the first generation, regarded as one of the strongest from Red and Blue as well as one of the best Dragon-type Pokémon. The differences between Dragonair and Dragonite's designs also received commentary from critics, particularly criticisms that it was a downgrade or failed to justify the design change.
Trivia[]
- Dragonite and its pre-evolved forms are the first Dragon-type Pokémon in the series.
- Dragonite is the first Pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Dragonite is the only species owned by one of Ash's friends that Ash himself would later catch.
- Dragonite is the most used pseudo-legendary Pokémon by notable trainers, with a total of six trainers overall.
- On October 2023, Dragonite was appointed as Pokémon ambassador for Fukui Prefecture.[1]
- Mega Dragonite was the first Mega Evolved Pokémon to be introduced after the Sixth Pokémon generation.
References[]
External links[]
- Dragonite at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Dragonite at Pokémon Wiki, the Fandom wiki on Pokémon
| Mega Evolved Pokémon | |
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| Introduced in X and Y | Venusaur • Charizard • Blastoise • Alakazam • Gengar • Kangaskhan • Pinsir • Gyarados • Aerodactyl • Mewtwo • Ampharos • Scizor • Heracross • Houndoom • Tyranitar • Blaziken • Gardevoir • Mawile • Aggron • Medicham • Manectric • Banette • Absol • Garchomp • Lucario • Abomasnow |
| Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Beedrill • Pidgeot • Slowbro • Steelix • Sceptile • Swampert • Sableye • Sharpedo • Camerupt • Altaria • Glalie • Salamence • Metagross • Latias • Latios • Rayquaza • Lopunny • Gallade • Audino • Diancie |
| Introduced in Legends Z-A | Raichu • Clefable • Victreebel • Starmie • Dragonite • Meganium • Feraligatr • Skarmory • Chimecho • Staraptor • Froslass • Heatran • Darkrai • Emboar • Excadrill • Scolipede • Scrafty • Eelektross • Chandelure • Golurk • Chesnaught • Delphox • Greninja • Pyroar • Floette • Meowstic • Malamar • Barbaracle • Dragalge • Hawlucha • Zygarde • Crabominable • Golisopod • Drampa • Magearna • Zeraora • Falinks • Scovillain • Glimmora • Tatsugiri • Baxcalibur |