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Dragonite: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

DRAGONFLYING
HP
91
Atk
134
Def
95
SpA
100
SpD
100
Spe
80
Build Dragonite in Team BuilderView all Dragonite teams

Weaknesses

  • ICE4x
  • DRAGON2x
  • FAIRY2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus21.9%
  2. Extreme SpeedNORMALPhysical14.4%
  3. HurricaneFLYINGSpecial13.2%
  4. TailwindFLYINGStatus10.7%

Best Ability / Item

MultiscaleDragoniniteDragoninite

Best Dragonite Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    21.89%
  • #2

    Extreme Speed

    NORPhysical80 BP

    The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

    14.43%
  • #3

    Hurricane

    FLYSpecial110 BP

    The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target.

    13.18%
  • #4

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    10.70%
  • #5

    Dragon Claw

    DRAPhysical80 BP

    The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage.

    9.95%
  • #6

    Low Kick

    FIGPhysical

    A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

    8.96%
  • #7

    Draco Meteor

    DRASpecial130 BP

    Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

    8.71%
  • #8

    Dragon Pulse

    DRASpecial85 BP

    The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.

    7.21%
  • #9

    Thunder

    ELESpecial110 BP

    A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    2.99%
  • #10

    Scale Shot

    DRAPhysical25 BP

    The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.

    1.99%

Best Dragonite Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Dragonite Abilities

  • #1

    Multiscale

    Reduces the amount of damage the Pokémon takes while its HP is full.

    71.05%
  • #2

    Inner Focus

    The Pokémon's intense focus prevents it from flinching or being affected by Intimidate.

    28.95%

Best Dragonite Items

  • #1
    Dragoninite

    Dragoninite

    Allows Dragonite to Mega Evolve into Mega Dragonite.

    55.26%
  • #2
    Dragon Fang

    Dragon Fang

    Raises the power of Dragon-type moves.

    35.09%
  • #3
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    2.63%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    1.75%
  • #5
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    1.75%
  • #6
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fairy-type move.

    1.75%
  • #7
    Yache Berry

    Yache Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ice-type move.

    0.88%
  • #8
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    0.88%

Best Dragonite Teammates

  • #1
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    18.08%
  • #2
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    13.97%
  • #3
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    13.42%
  • #4
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    11.51%
  • #5
    pelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    10.96%
  • #6
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    9.86%
  • #7
    gengar-megaGengar-mega
    GHOPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.58%
  • #8
    ninetales-alolaNinetales-alola
    ICEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.48%
  • #9
    scizor-megaScizor-mega
    BUGSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    5.48%
  • #10
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.66%

Teams with Dragonite

DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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Gengar MegaIncineroarBasculegion-MKingambitNinetales-AlolaDragonite
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SneaslerKingambitClefableDelphox MegaDragoniteBasculegion-M
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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Scizor MegaPelipperArchaludonBasculegion-MDragoniteSneasler
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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SableyeArchaludonDragoniteBasculegion-MZoroark-HisuiVenusaur Mega
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Scizor MegaAerodactyl MegaGarchompMiloticIncineroarDragonite
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Froslass MegaSneaslerBasculegion-MDragoniteKingambitArcanine
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Scizor MegaDragonitePelipperBasculegion-MSneaslerArchaludon
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Froslass MegaBasculegion-MSneaslerKingambitDragoniteMilotic
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KingambitSneaslerDelphox MegaClefableDragoniteBasculegion-M
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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Gengar MegaSneaslerIncineroarKingambitNinetales-AlolaDragonite
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Ninetales-AlolaSneaslerGengar MegaKingambitIncineroarDragonite
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Froslass MegaBasculegion-MSneaslerKingambitDragoniteMilotic
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DragoniteSneaslerPelipperBasculegion-MVolcaronaFroslass Mega
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SneaslerAegislashCharizard Mega YBasculegion-MDragoniteFloette Mega
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DragoniteScizor MegaSneaslerArchaludonPelipperBasculegion-M
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Froslass MegaSneaslerBasculegion-MKingambitDragoniteSylveon
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How to use Dragonite in the current VGC format

Dragonite is listed as a Dragon/Flying type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Dragonite fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Multiscale, Dragoninite and Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Protect, Extreme Speed, Hurricane, Tailwind, Dragon Claw, and Low Kick. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Dragonite has important weaknesses to ice 4x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as sneasler, kingambit, basculegion-male, archaludon, and pelipper appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Dragonite. Open the Dragonite teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Dragonite with other Pokémon in the active format.