PokeTools

Dragonair.

national dex #148 · gen I
BST 420 · dragon
Dragonair official artwork
dragon
#148 · gen I
Profile
HP
61
ATK
84
DEF
65
SPA
70
SPD
70
SPE
70
BST 420 · best Attack 84 · worst HP 61 · meters scale to 200

Dragonair is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy and resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass.

Typingdragon
AbilitiesShed Skin, Marvel Scale
Height, weight4.0 m / 16.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Dragon
Previous
#147dratini
Dex position
#148 of 1025
Jump to
Next
#149dragonite

Dragonair base stats

BST 420 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP61232326
Atk84155293
Def65121251
SpA70130262
SpD70130262
Spe70130262
BST420bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Dragonair weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele½
gra½
ice2
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra2
dar1
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Resists
Fire, Water, Electric, Grass
Immune to
nothing

Dragonair abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Shed SkinHas a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Marvel ScalehiddenIncreases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Dragonair evolution line

3 stages

Dragonair evolves into Dragonite: level it up to 55 or higher. How to evolve Dragonair, every game

Best Dragonair moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
dragonDraco MeteorSPEC130
dragonOutragePHYS120
dragonDragon RushPHYS100
dragonDragon PulseSPEC85
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
iceBlizzardSPEC110
fireFire BlastSPEC110

Dragonair moves

gen 9 · 74 moves · 14 level-up · 43 TM/HM · 17 tutor
49 moves · Dragonair appears in 15 games
LeerL1WrapL1Thunder WaveL10TwisterL15Dragon TailL33AgilityL38Aqua TailL39SlamL40Dragon RushL47Rain DanceL53SafeguardL53Dragon DanceL61OutrageL67Hyper BeamL75BlizzardTMBody SlamTMBreaking SwipeTMChilling WaterTMDraco MeteorTMDragon CheerTMDragon PulseTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire BlastTMFire SpinTMFlamethrowerTMGiga ImpactTMHazeTMHelping HandTMHydro PumpTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMIron HeadTMLight ScreenTMProtectTMRestTMScale ShotTMSleep TalkTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSurfTMSwiftTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThunderTMThunderboltTMWater PulseTMWaterfallTMWeather BallTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
WrapnormalPHYS1590%20Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Level 10
TwisterSTABdragonSPEC40100%20Level 15
Dragon TailSTABdragonPHYS6090%10Level 33
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 38
Aqua TailwaterPHYS9090%10Level 39
SlamnormalPHYS8075%20Level 40
Dragon RushSTABdragonPHYS10075%10Level 47
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25Level 53
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5Level 53
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20Level 61
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10Level 67
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5Level 75
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipeSTABdragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Chilling WaterwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Dragon CheerdragonSTAT00%15TM / HM
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20TM / HM
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
Dragon TailSTABdragonPHYS6090%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire SpinfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
FlamethrowerfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hydro PumpwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25TM / HM
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SurfwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
Aqua TailwaterPHYS9090%10Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5Tutor
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
FlamethrowerfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Tutor
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15Tutor
TwisterSTABdragonSPEC40100%20Tutor
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Dragonair Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

This Pokémon lives in pristine oceans and lakes. It can control the weather, and it uses this power to fly into the sky, riding on the wind.

Shield

This Pokémon gathers power in the orbs on its tail and controls the weather. When enshrouded by an aura, Dragonair has a mystical appearance.

Generation VII5 entries
Sun

It has long been thought that its crystalline orbs are imbued with the power to control the weather.

Moon

From time immemorial, it has been venerated by agricultural peoples as an entity able to control the weather.

Ultra Sun

Lakes where Dragonair live are filled with offerings from people, because they believe this Pokémon is able to control the weather.

Ultra Moon

Some say that if you see it at the start of the year, flying through the sky and twisting its body, you’ll be healthy all year long.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.

Generation VI3 entries
X

Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.

Y

A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.

HeartGold

They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.

SoulSilver

Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

A DRAGONAIR stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter the weather around it by loosing energy from the crystals on its neck and tail.

FireRed

It is said to live in seas and lakes. Even though it has no wings, it has been seen flying occasionally.

LeafGreen

A mystical POKéMON that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.

Silver

Its crystalline orbs appear to give this POKéMON the power to freely control the weather.

Crystal

It is called the divine POKéMON. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

A mystical POKéMON that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.

Yellow

According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.

Dragonair species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorBlue
ShapeSquiggle
HabitatWaters Edge
Height4.0 m (13'01")
Weight16.5 kg (36.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Dragon
Hatch counter40 cycles, 10,496 steps
Base experience147
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#148
Kanto#148
Johto#242
Johto (HGSS)#247
Conquest#077
Kalos Mountain#146
Alola (SM)#282
Poni#097
Alola (USUM)#380
Poni (USUM)#127
Let's Go Kanto#148
Crown Tundra#195
Paldea#348
Lumiose City#146
Wild held items
Dragon Scale5%
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Dragon Fang5%
5% in FireRed, LeafGreen
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread84 Atk / 70 SpA
Best statAttack 84good
Speed tier70 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Dragonair

Dragonair is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). This Pokémon lives in pristine oceans and lakes. It can control the weather, and it uses this power to fly into the sky, riding on the wind. Dragonair stands 4.0 m (13'01") tall and weighs 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs), making it a large Pokémon.

Dragonair base stats

Dragonair has a base stat total of 420, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 84 (good), while its lowest is HP at 61 (average). Dragonair is average speed with a base Speed of 70.

Dragonair weaknesses and resistances

As a Dragon-type, Dragonair is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass-type attacks. This gives Dragonair 3 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Dragonair abilities

Dragonair's abilities include Shed Skin, Marvel Scale. Shed Skin has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn. Its Hidden Ability is Marvel Scale, which increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Dragonair moves and learnset

Dragonair can learn 74 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 43 via TM/HM, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Dragon Rush (Dragon, 100 power), Dragon Pulse (Dragon, 85 power). For coverage, Dragonair can learn Hyper Beam (Normal), Giga Impact (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).

Training Dragonair

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Dragonair can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Dragonair yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Dragonair belongs to the Water1 and Dragon egg groups. Dragonair is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite). Wild Dragonair may be found holding Dragon Scale or Dragon Fang.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Dragonair. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Dragonair, or use the team builder to see how Dragonair fits into your squad.

Tools for Dragonair
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Dragon types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
Strongest Dragon types
eternatusBST 690rayquazaBST 680dialgaBST 680palkiaBST 680
More Dragon-type Pokémon
dratinidragonitekingdravibravaflygonaltariabagonshelgon
#147dratiniALL POKEMON#149dragonite