Dragonite is the final stage of the Dratini line and the dual Dragon/Flying powerhouse that fans have chased since the very first games. It carries National Pokédex number 0149, hits hard with a 134 base Attack, and now has a Mega Evolution that debuts in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Below is the practical rundown you need to evolve one, find one, and battle with it.
Quick answer: Evolve Dratini into Dragonair at level 30, then evolve Dragonair into Dragonite at level 55. Dragonite is weak to Ice (4x), plus Dragon, Fairy, and Rock, and it is immune to Ground.
How to evolve Dragonite
Dragonite sits at the end of a slow evolution chain, so patience is part of the deal. Dratini becomes Dragonair at level 30, and Dragonair becomes Dragonite at level 55. There is no item or trade requirement for the main line, just levels.
For the Mega form, you need a Dragoninite stone, which first appears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. You can find a Dragoninite in Vert Sector 3 after finishing Main Mission 32, the quest that pits you against a rogue Mega Dragonite.
Where to find Dragonite in each generation
In most games the reliable route is evolving a Dragonair, but several titles let you catch Dragonite directly in specific areas.
| Game | How to get Dragonite |
|---|---|
| Red / Blue / Yellow | Evolve a Dragonair |
| Gold / Silver / Crystal | Evolve a Dragonair |
| Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald | Trade (FireRed/LeafGreen evolve a Dragonair) |
| Diamond / Pearl / Platinum | Evolve a Dragonair |
| HeartGold / SoulSilver | Evolve a Dragonair |
| Black / White | Dragonspiral Tower |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Route 18 and Dragonspiral Tower |
| X / Y | Evolve a Dragonair |
| Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
| Sun / Moon / Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | Poni Gauntlet |
| Let’s Go Pikachu / Eevee | Wild on Routes 1–25 (most routes) |
| Sword / Shield | Trade (Expansion Pass: Crown Tundra areas) |
| Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl | Evolve a Dragonair |
| Scarlet / Violet | Casseroya Lake and North Province: Area Two |
| Legends: Z-A | Centrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 |
Note: Dragonite is unobtainable in Legends: Arceus. In Pokémon Pokopia, you summon it by building a waterside dinghy habitat with a canoe and two duckweeds placed in a high-up patch of water.
Dragonite base stats and Mega Dragonite
Standard Dragonite is built around physical Attack with a balanced bulk. Mega Dragonite shifts the focus toward Special Attack and defenses while raising Speed, and its base stat total climbs from 600 to 700.
| Stat | Dragonite | Mega Dragonite |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 91 | 91 |
| Attack | 134 | 124 |
| Defense | 95 | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 145 |
| Sp. Def | 100 | 125 |
| Speed | 80 | 100 |
| Total | 600 | 700 |
Its standard ability is Inner Focus, with Multiscale as the hidden ability. Multiscale halves damage taken while Dragonite is at full HP, which makes it far harder to knock out on a clean switch-in. Mega Dragonite keeps Multiscale. Dragonite has a 50/50 gender ratio, an EV yield of three Attack, a catch rate around 11.9 percent, and it belongs to the Water 1 and Dragon egg groups.
Dragonite type strengths and weaknesses
As a Dragon/Flying type, Dragonite has a glaring double weakness to Ice and several other soft spots. Keep it away from opposing Dragon attackers like Rayquaza and Garchomp, since Dragon moves hit it for super-effective damage too.
| Effect | Types |
|---|---|
| Weak (4x) | Ice |
| Weak (2x) | Dragon, Fairy, Rock |
| Resistant | Bug, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Water |
| Immune | Ground |
| Normal damage | Dark, Electric, Flying, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel |
Dragonite moveset in Scarlet and Violet
Dragonite learns a wide spread of coverage moves through leveling, including its signature priority option Extreme Speed at level one. Hurricane comes the moment it evolves.
| Level | Move | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extreme Speed | Normal |
| 1 | Fire Punch | Fire |
| 1 | Thunder Punch | Electric |
| 1 | Wing Attack | Flying |
| 1 | Roost | Flying |
| 1 | Twister | Dragon |
| Evolution | Hurricane | Flying |
| 15 | Dragon Tail | Dragon |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic |
| 25 | Slam | Normal |
| 33 | Aqua Tail | Water |
| 39 | Dragon Rush | Dragon |
| 41 | Outrage | Dragon |
| 53 | Rain Dance | Water |
| 62 | Dragon Dance | Dragon |
| 80 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
On top of these, Dragonite is compatible with a deep TM pool that covers most attacking types, including Ice Beam, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Draco Meteor, and Iron Head. Useful egg moves include Aqua Jet, Dragon Breath, Extreme Speed, Mist, Supersonic, and Water Pulse.
Dragonite moveset in Legends: Z-A
The level-up list is leaner in Legends: Z-A, leaning on physical Dragon and Normal moves. Hurricane is learned on evolution, while Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, and Wing Attack can be picked up through the Remember Moves feature.
| Level | Move | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution | Hurricane | Flying |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |
| 1 | Leer | Normal |
| 1 | Air Slash | Flying |
| 5 | Twister | Dragon |
| 10 | Thunder Wave | Electric |
| 15 | Take Down | Normal |
| 20 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon |
| 25 | Brutal Swing | Dark |
| 30 | Dragon Rush | Dragon |
| 40 | Safeguard | Normal |
| 50 | Extreme Speed | Normal |
| 55 | Outrage | Dragon |
| 60 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
Dragonite in Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, Dragonite reaches a maximum of 4287 CP at level 50 with stats of 263 Attack, 198 Defense, and 209 HP. Its strongest Dragon-type setup is Dragon Tail paired with Draco Meteor, both boosted during Windy weather, which is also when wild encounters and raids are more common. Shiny Dragonite is available.
For raids, the Dragon Tail and Outrage or Draco Meteor combination makes it a dependable Dragon attacker. As a gym defender its high CP helps it lose motivation slowly, but the double Ice weakness and lack of answers to Fairy types limit how long it holds.
Whether you are grinding levels for that long climb to 55 or hunting a Dragoninite in Legends: Z-A, the original pseudo-legendary still earns a slot on plenty of teams thanks to its broad coverage, priority Extreme Speed, and Multiscale bulk.
