Dragonair

Dragonair is a Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Dragon Pokémon.

Dragonair
Dragonair artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokédex data

National № 148
Type Dragon
Species Dragon Pokémon
Height 13′01″ (4.0 m)
Weight 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg)
Abilities Shed Skin
Marvel Scale (hidden ability)
Local № 148 (Red/Blue)
242 (Gold/Silver)
148 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
247 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
146 (X/Y)
282 (Sun/Moon)
380 (Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon)
127 (Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon)
Japanese Hakuryu

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 144
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Dragon, Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 40 (base 10,240 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Dragonair.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½½½½2
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
22

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.

Evolution chart

#147
Dratini
Dragon
(Level 30)
#148
Dragonair
Dragon
(Level 55)
#149
Dragonite
Dragon · Flying

Name origin

dragon
mythical fire-breathing creature
air
relating to its majesty

Moves learned by Dragonair

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Dragonair learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormal — 100
1Thunder WaveElectric — 90
1TwisterDragon 40 100
1WrapNormal 15 90
5Thunder WaveElectric — 90
11TwisterDragon 40 100
15Dragon RageDragon — 100
21SlamNormal 80 75
25AgilityPsychic — —
33Dragon TailDragon 60 90
39Aqua TailWater 90 90
47Dragon RushDragon 100 75
53SafeguardNormal — —
61Dragon DanceDragon — —
67OutrageDragon 120 100
75Hyper BeamNormal 150 90

Egg moves

Dragonair learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dragonair egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua JetWater 40 100
Dragon BreathDragon 60 100
Dragon DanceDragon — —
Dragon PulseDragon 85 100
Dragon RushDragon 100 75
Extreme SpeedNormal 80 100
HazeIce — —
Iron TailSteel 100 75
MistIce — —
SupersonicNormal — 55
Water PulseWater 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Dragonair can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWater 90 90
BindNormal 15 85
Draco MeteorDragon 130 90
Dragon PulseDragon 85 100
Icy WindIce 55 95
Iron TailSteel 100 75
OutrageDragon 120 100
Shock WaveElectric 60 ∞
SnoreNormal 50 100
Water PulseWater 60 100

Moves learnt by TM

Dragonair is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6ToxicPoison — 90
7HailIce — —
10Hidden PowerNormal 60 100
11Sunny DayFire — —
13Ice BeamIce 90 100
14BlizzardIce 110 70
15Hyper BeamNormal 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychic — —
17ProtectNormal — —
18Rain DanceWater — —
20SafeguardNormal — —
21FrustrationNormal — 100
24ThunderboltElectric 90 100
25ThunderElectric 110 70
27ReturnNormal — 100
32Double TeamNormal — —
35FlamethrowerFire 90 100
38Fire BlastFire 110 85
42FacadeNormal 70 100
44RestPsychic — —
45AttractNormal — 100
48RoundNormal 60 100
59Brutal SwingDark 60 100
73Thunder WaveElectric — 90
82Dragon TailDragon 60 90
87SwaggerNormal — 85
88Sleep TalkNormal — —
90SubstituteNormal — —
94SurfWater 90 100
98WaterfallWater 80 100
100ConfideNormal — —

Transfer-only moves

Dragonair can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
BideNormal — — Generation 1 — TM
Bubble BeamWater 65 100 Generation 1 — TM
Horn DrillNormal — — Generation 1 — TM
RageNormal 20 100 Generation 1 — TM
ReflectPsychic — — Generation 1 — TM
Skull BashNormal 130 100 Generation 1 — TM
Take DownNormal 90 85 Generation 1 — TM
Water GunWater 40 100 Generation 1 — TM
CurseGhost — — Generation 2 — TM
DetectFighting — — Generation 2 — TM
Zap CannonElectric 120 50 Generation 2 — TM
Body SlamNormal 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormal 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormal — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormal — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormal — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormal — 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWater 35 85 Generation 4 — HM
HeadbuttNormal 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormal 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor
IncinerateFire 60 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormal 70 100 Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Dragonair learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormal — 100
1Thunder WaveElectric — 90
1TwisterDragon 40 100
1WrapNormal 15 90
5Thunder WaveElectric — 90
11TwisterDragon 40 100
15Dragon RageDragon — 100
21SlamNormal 80 75
25AgilityPsychic — —
33Dragon TailDragon 60 90
39Aqua TailWater 90 90
47Dragon RushDragon 100 75
53SafeguardNormal — —
61Dragon DanceDragon — —
67OutrageDragon 120 100
75Hyper BeamNormal 150 90

Egg moves

Dragonair learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dragonair egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua JetWater 40 100
Dragon BreathDragon 60 100
Dragon DanceDragon — —
Dragon PulseDragon 85 100
Dragon RushDragon 100 75
Extreme SpeedNormal 80 100
HazeIce — —
Iron TailSteel 100 75
MistIce — —
SupersonicNormal — 55
Water PulseWater 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Dragonair can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sun & Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Draco MeteorDragon 130 90

Moves learnt by TM

Dragonair is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6ToxicPoison — 90
7HailIce — —
10Hidden PowerNormal 60 100
11Sunny DayFire — —
13Ice BeamIce 90 100
14BlizzardIce 110 70
15Hyper BeamNormal 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychic — —
17ProtectNormal — —
18Rain DanceWater — —
20SafeguardNormal — —
21FrustrationNormal — 100
24ThunderboltElectric 90 100
25ThunderElectric 110 70
27ReturnNormal — 100
32Double TeamNormal — —
35FlamethrowerFire 90 100
38Fire BlastFire 110 85
42FacadeNormal 70 100
44RestPsychic — —
45AttractNormal — 100
48RoundNormal 60 100
59Brutal SwingDark 60 100
73Thunder WaveElectric — 90
82Dragon TailDragon 60 90
87SwaggerNormal — 85
88Sleep TalkNormal — —
90SubstituteNormal — —
94SurfWater 90 100
98WaterfallWater 80 100
100ConfideNormal — —

Transfer-only moves

Dragonair can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
BideNormal — — Generation 1 — TM
Bubble BeamWater 65 100 Generation 1 — TM
Horn DrillNormal — — Generation 1 — TM
RageNormal 20 100 Generation 1 — TM
ReflectPsychic — — Generation 1 — TM
Skull BashNormal 130 100 Generation 1 — TM
Take DownNormal 90 85 Generation 1 — TM
Water GunWater 40 100 Generation 1 — TM
CurseGhost — — Generation 2 — TM
DetectFighting — — Generation 2 — TM
Zap CannonElectric 120 50 Generation 2 — TM
Body SlamNormal 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormal 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormal — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormal — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormal — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormal — 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWater 35 85 Generation 4 — HM
HeadbuttNormal 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormal 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor
IncinerateFire 60 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormal 70 100 Generation 6 — TM

Dragonair sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7
Normal Dragonair sprite from Red & Blue Dragonair sprite from Silver Dragonair sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Dragonair sprite from Diamond & Pearl Dragonair sprite from Black & White Dragonair sprite from X & Y —
Shiny — Dragonair Shiny sprite from Silver Dragonair Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Dragonair Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Dragonair Shiny sprite from Black & White Dragonair Shiny sprite from X & Y —

Where to find Dragonair

Red
Blue		 Evolve Dratini
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

Answers to Dragonair questions