Dragonair
Dragonair is a Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
| National № | 0148 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dragon |
| Species | Dragon Pokémon |
| Height | 4.0 m (13′01″) |
| Weight | 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Shed Skin Marvel Scale (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0148 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0242 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0148 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0247 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0146 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0282 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0380 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0148 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0348 (Scarlet/Violet) 0195 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 147 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 61 | 232 | 326 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 84 | 155 | 293 | |
| Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 420 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Dragonair changes
- In Generation 1, Dragonair has a base Special stat of 70.
- In Pokémon Yellow, Dragonair has a catch rate of 27.
- In Generations 1-4, Dragonair has a base experience yield of 144.
- In Generation 2, Dragonair has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes. |
| Scarlet | They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly. |
| Violet | It is called the divine Pokémon. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes. |
Moves learned by Dragonair
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Dragonair learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal |  | — | 100 |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | | — | 90 |
| 1 | Twister | Dragon |  | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal |  | 15 | 90 |
| 15 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | | 60 | 90 |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | | — | — |
| 25 | Slam | Normal | | 80 | 75 |
| 33 | Aqua Tail | Water | | 90 | 90 |
| 39 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | | 100 | 75 |
| 46 | Safeguard | Normal | | — | — |
| 53 | Rain Dance | Water | | — | — |
| 60 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | | — | — |
| 67 | Outrage | Dragon | | 120 | 100 |
| 74 | Hyper Beam | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Dragonair learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dragonair gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Dragonair is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 01 | Take Down | Normal | | 90 | 85 |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | | — | — |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | | 60 | 100 |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | | 50 | 100 |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | | 35 | 85 |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | | 60 | ∞ |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | | 55 | 95 |
| 44 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | | 60 | 90 |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | | — | — |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | | — | — |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | | 85 | 100 |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | | — | — |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | | 80 | 100 |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | | — | 90 |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | | 80 | 100 |
| 100 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | | — | — |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | | 85 | 100 |
| 123 | Surf | Water | | 90 | 100 |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | | 90 | 100 |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | | 90 | 100 |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | | — | — |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | | 90 | 100 |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | | 110 | 85 |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | | 110 | 80 |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | | 110 | 70 |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 156 | Outrage | Dragon | | 120 | 100 |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | | 110 | 70 |
| 169 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | | 130 | 90 |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | | 80 | 100 |
| 174 | Haze | Ice | | — | — |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | | 50 | 100 |
| 200 | Scale Shot | Dragon | | 25 | 90 |
| 222 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | | 60 | 100 |
| 226 | Dragon Cheer | Dragon | | — | ∞ |
Moves learnt by level up
Dragonair learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | | — | 90 |
| 1 | Twister | Dragon | | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | | 15 | 90 |
| 15 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | | 60 | 90 |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | | — | — |
| 25 | Slam | Normal | | 80 | 75 |
| 33 | Aqua Tail | Water | | 90 | 90 |
| 39 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | | 100 | 75 |
| 46 | Safeguard | Normal | | — | — |
| 53 | Rain Dance | Water | | — | — |
| 60 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | | — | — |
| 67 | Outrage | Dragon | | 120 | 100 |
| 74 | Hyper Beam | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Dragonair learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dragonair gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | | 40 | 100 |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | | 60 | 100 |
| Dragon Dance | Dragon | | — | — |
| Dragon Rush | Dragon | | 100 | 75 |
| Extreme Speed | Normal | | 80 | 100 |
| Haze | Ice | | — | — |
| Mist | Ice | | — | — |
| Supersonic | Normal | | — | 55 |
Move Tutor moves
Dragonair can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | | 130 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Dragonair is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | | 60 | 100 |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | | — | — |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | | — | — |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | | 90 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | | 110 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | | — | — |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | | — | — |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | | — | — |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | | 100 | 75 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | | 90 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | | 110 | 70 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | | — | — |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | | 60 | ∞ |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | | 90 | 100 |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | | 110 | 85 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | | 85 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | | — | 90 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | | — | 85 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 95 | Surf | Water | | 90 | 100 |
| 99 | Waterfall | Water | | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Dragonair sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Dragonair
| Red Blue |
Evolve Dratini |
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| Yellow | Safari Zone |
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 45, Dragon's Den |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Safari Zone |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Mt. Coronet |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Dragon's Den |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower |
| X Y |
Route 21 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Vast Poni Canyon |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 10 |
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Dratini |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Mt. Coronet |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake |
Answers to Dragonair questions
Other languages
| English | Dragonair |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ハクリュー (Hakuryu) |
| German | Dragonir |
| French | Draco |
| Italian | Dragonair |
| Spanish | Dragonair |
| Korean | 신뇽 (sinnyong) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 哈克龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 哈克龍 |
| English |
Dragon Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ドラゴンポケモン |
| German | Drachen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Dragon |
| Italian | Pokémon Drago |
| Spanish | Pokémon Dragón |
| Korean | 드래곤포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 龙宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 龍寶可夢 |
Name origin
- dragon
- mythical fire-breathing creature
- air
- relating to its majesty