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Dragonair

Dragon Pokémon

Dragonair official artwork
Official art
Height
4 m 13′01″
Weight
16.5 kg 36.4 lbs
Base stat total
420 Higher than 44% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
This Pokémon gathers power in the orbs on its tail and controls the weather. When enshrouded by an aura, Dragonair has a mystical appearance.
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Base stats

Total 420 · Higher than 44% of Pokémon
HP61136–168232–326
Atk8493–149155–293
Def6576–128121–251
SpA7081–134130–262
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe7081–134130–262
Total420Higher than 44% of Pokémon
HP61Atk84Def65Spe70SpD70SpA70

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: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, resists 4

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×
DragonFairyIce

Resists

½×
ElectricFireGrassWater
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

2 abilities

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNFE

Speed tiers

Max Speed 134 · outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf (Choice Scarf)201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Dragonair outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Dragonair 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 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
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134Dragonair · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Dragonair · Max32 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
90Dragonair · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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.

Moves

49 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
1Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.DragonSpecial40100%20
1WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhysical1590%20
15Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhysical6090%10
20AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
25SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhysical8075%20
33Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhysical9090%10
39Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhysical10075%10
46SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
53Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
60Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
67OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
74Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5

TM / HM / TR 42

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpecial50100%20
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpecial3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhysical6090%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
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%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.WaterPhysical80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%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
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpecial85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpecial90100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpecial90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpecial11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpecial11070%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpecial13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpecial50100%10
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhysical2590%20
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhysical60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Evolution

Stage 2 of 3

Where to find

Wild in 26 games

Evolves from Dratini: Level 30.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 2 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 65
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 2 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 65
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Road 10Surfing in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
  • Road 10Surfing in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–66
  • Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–62
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–66
  • Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–62
Moon 3 areas
  • Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–59
  • Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–57
  • Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–44
Sun 3 areas
  • Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–59
  • Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–57
  • Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–44
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50
White 2 1 area
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Black 2 1 area
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
White 1 area
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
Black 1 area
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
SoulSilver 2 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
  • Safari Zone SwampFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 42–45
HeartGold 2 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
  • Safari Zone SwampFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 42–45
Platinum 1 area
  • Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–55
Pearl 1 area
  • Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–40
Diamond 1 area
  • Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–40
LeafGreen 4 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
FireRed 4 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
Crystal 2 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
  • Road 45Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Silver 2 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
  • Road 45Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Gold 2 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
  • Road 45Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
Yellow 1 area
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
Blue (Japan) 1 area
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 30

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.

Training

Catch rate 45 · slow growth
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

2 egg groups · 40 egg cycles
Egg groups
Water 1Dragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

16 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Kanto#148Original Johto#242Updated Johto#247Mountain Kalos#146Original Alola#282Original Poni#097Updated Alola#380Updated Poni#127Let’s Go Kanto#148Crown Tundra#195Paldea#348Lumiose#146
  1. This Pokémon gathers power in the orbs on its tail and controls the weather. When enshrouded by an aura, Dragonair has a mystical appearance.

    Shield
  2. 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.

    Sword
  3. 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.

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

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

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

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
  8. A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.

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

    FireRed
  10. 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.

    Emerald
  11. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  12. It is called the divine Pokémon. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.

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

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

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

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
  16. A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Dragonair
Japanese
ハクリュー
Japanese (romaji)
Hakuryu
Korean
신뇽
Chinese (Traditional)
哈克龍
Chinese (Simplified)
哈克龙
French
Draco
German
Dragonir
Spanish
Dragonair
Italian
Dragonair

Biology

Biology

Dragonair can grow the wings on its head to fly, but can also fly without them. It stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body, and can alter weather conditions in its vicinity by discharging energy from the crystals on its body. The lakes where Dragonair live are filled with offerings from people and are respected by farmers.

Some say that seeing a Dragonair flying around at the start of the year is a sign that one will be healthy all year long.

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

Sprites

9 generations, animated from Gen II

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

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