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Mega Dragonite

Dragon Pokémon

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Mega Dragonite official artwork
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Mega Dragonite is the Dragon/Flying-type Mega Evolution of Dragonite, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Rock, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 700. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 2.7% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

DragonFlying
Height
2.2 m 7′03″
Weight
290 kg 639.3 lbs
Base stat total
700 #2 of 1,025
Introduced
Gen IX Mega Dimension
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
This Pokémon is known as the Sea Incarnate. Figureheads that resemble Dragonite decorate the bows of many ships.
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Base stats

HP91166–198292–386
Atk124129–193227–381
Def115121–183211–361
SpA145148–216265–427
SpD125130–194229–383
Spe100108–167184–328
Total700#2 of 1,025
HP91Atk124Def115Spe100SpD125SpA145

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: None.

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Type matchups

DragonFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Ice (because of Dragon and Flying)
2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Fighting (because of Flying)Fire (because of Dragon)Water (because of Dragon)
¼×
Grass (because of Dragon and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelElectricPsychicDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Mega Dragonite outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Dragonite against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Dragonite · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152Mega Dragonite · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120Mega Dragonite · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Dragonite, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2225.5%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6197.9%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3152.5%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6862.4%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2504.9%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9432.7%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

2.7% of teams · rank #48 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 352 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Modest
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Protect
  2. Dragon Pulse
  3. Heat Wave
  4. Tailwind

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games2.6%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)2.7%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)2.9%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)2.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe39.0%
  • Modest 1 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.1%
  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.4%
  • Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD3.6%

These 4 cover 54.1% of its sets.

Most common partners

Replica Team codes

  • Rainby Xeb41 · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    PalafinPelipperIncineroarKlefkiSinistchaDragonite
    D96E6SXLN8Source

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

  1. #0147DratiniDragon
    1. Level 30
      #0148DragonairDragon
      1. Level 55
        #0149DragoniteDragonFlying
        1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Dragoninite
          #0149Mega DragoniteDragonFlying

Moves

Level up 20

EvoHurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
1Extreme SpeedNearly always goes first.NormalPhys80100%5
1Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
1Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
1Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.DragonSpec40100%20
1Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
1WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20
15Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
20AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
25SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
33Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
39Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
41OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
46SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
53Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
62Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
80Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 72

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Biology

Dragonite is the evolved form of Dragonair, which evolves from Dratini. Standing at 7 feet 3 inches tall, it has light-orange skin and orange wings with teal membranes, a striped belly, a tail, a snout, two antennae, and a horn. Unlike Dratini and Dragonair, which are both blue, serpentine creatures, Dragonite grows arms and legs.

Dragonite is said to have human levels of intelligence. It is capable of flight, said to move fast enough to circle the globe in just sixteen hours, and its build lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble to rescue drowning people.

Read more

It is known for its kindhearted nature and tendency to spend time in marine settings, helping people who are in peril at sea and being capable of manipulating the weather; tales of it leading lost and foundering ships to the safety of land are commonplace. Observing this, a ship's captain dubbed it "the sea incarnate", and figureheads that resemble Dragonite now decorate the bows of many ships.

Dragonite are considered a rarity to encounter, living on a hidden island in the ocean with Dratini and Dragonair, which use their powers to control the weather to obscure the island. Despite its protective nature, it sometimes becomes enraged when disturbed and has a rivalry with Kingdra.

Design & origin

Dragonite was designed by Shigeki Morimoto. It originally had a long fin on its back that was removed beginning in Pokémon Gold and Silver.

Forms

Mega Dragonite

DragonFlying
BST 700

HoldsDragoninite

Unlike regular Dragonite, Mega Dragonite incorporates several design aspects similar to Dragonair, including wings on its head and a pearl on its tail.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon, Dragonite · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Dragon Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Mountain
Kanto#149Original Johto#243Updated Johto#248Mountain Kalos#147Original Alola#283Original Poni#098Updated Alola#381Updated Poni#128Let’s Go Kanto#149Crown Tundra#196Paldea#349Lumiose#147

  1. This Pokémon is known as the Sea Incarnate. Figureheads that resemble Dragonite decorate the bows of many ships.

    Shield

  2. It’s a kindhearted Pokémon. If it spots a drowning person or Pokémon, Dragonite simply must help them.

    Sword

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

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  4. You’ll often hear tales of this kindhearted Pokémon rescuing people or Pokémon that are drowning.

    Ultra Moon

  5. It flies over raging seas as if they were nothing. Observing this, a ship’s captain dubbed this Pokémon “the sea incarnate.”

    Ultra Sun

  6. Incur the wrath of this normally calm Pokémon at your peril, because it will smash everything to smithereens before it’s satisfied.

    Moon

  7. This Pokémon saved a shipwrecked man, taking him to a remote island—a paradise occupied solely by Dragonite.

    Sun

  8. 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.

    Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  9. It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

  10. Only a very few people ever see this Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.

    LeafGreen

  11. It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.

    FireRed · X

  12. 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.

    Emerald

  13. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire

  14. It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there.

    Crystal

  15. This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  16. It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.

    Gold · HeartGold

  17. It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor.

    Yellow

  18. An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Dragonite
Japanese
カイリュー
Japanese (romaji)
Kairyu
Korean
망나뇽
Chinese (Traditional)
快龍
Chinese (Simplified)
快龙
French
Dracolosse
German
Dragoran
Spanish
Dragonite
Italian
Dragonite

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

None
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
35
—
Slow

Breeding

Water 1Dragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Dragonite holding Dragoninite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.