Type matchups
Damage Dragonite takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Resists (¼×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Dragon/Flying type, Dragonite has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 91
- Attack
- 134
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 80
- Total
- 600
Dragonite has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Attack (134) well above Sp. Atk (100), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 91 HP, 95 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Dragonite can have the abilities Inner Focus and Multiscale.
How to beat Dragonite
The best way to beat Dragonite is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Flying moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Flying moves. Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.
Evolution
Dragonite is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite), evolving from Dragonair.
Best counters to Dragonite
Other Dragon/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Dragonite weak to?
As a Dragon/Flying type, Dragonite takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Dragonite resistant to?
Dragonite resists Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Dragonite?
Strong type-based picks include Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Sandshrew and Ice Calyrex, which hit Dragonite with super-effective attacks.