Dragonair

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

Dragonair

Dragonair artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 148
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 № 148 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
242 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
148 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
247 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
146 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
282 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
380 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
148 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
195 (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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Dragonair.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½½½½2
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
22

Evolution chart

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

Dragonair changes

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.

Moves learned by Dragonair

Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Dragonair learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormal — 100
1Thunder WaveElectric — 90
1TwisterDragon 40 100
1WrapNormal 15 90
15Dragon TailDragon 60 90
20AgilityPsychic — —
25SlamNormal 80 75
33Aqua TailWater 90 90
39Dragon RushDragon 100 75
46SafeguardNormal — —
53Rain DanceWater — —
60Dragon DanceDragon — —
67OutrageDragon 120 100
74Hyper BeamNormal 150 90

Egg moves

Dragonair does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Scale ShotDragon 25 90

Moves learnt by TM

Dragonair is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormal 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormal 150 90
13Fire SpinFire 35 85
14Thunder WaveElectric — 90
17Light ScreenPsychic — —
19SafeguardNormal — —
21RestPsychic — —
24SnoreNormal 50 100
25ProtectNormal — —
27Icy WindIce 55 95
31AttractNormal — 100
33Rain DanceWater — —
34Sunny DayFire — —
35HailIce — —
36WhirlpoolWater 35 85
39FacadeNormal 70 100
40SwiftNormal 60 ∞
76RoundNormal 60 100
97Brutal SwingDark 60 100
99Breaking SwipeDragon 60 100

Moves learnt by TR

Dragonair is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormal 85 100
02FlamethrowerFire 90 100
03Hydro PumpWater 110 80
04SurfWater 90 100
05Ice BeamIce 90 100
06BlizzardIce 110 70
08ThunderboltElectric 90 100
09ThunderElectric 110 70
12AgilityPsychic — —
15Fire BlastFire 110 85
16WaterfallWater 80 100
20SubstituteNormal — —
24OutrageDragon 120 100
26EndureNormal — —
27Sleep TalkNormal — —
31Iron TailSteel 100 75
51Dragon DanceDragon — —
62Dragon PulseDragon 85 100

Moves learnt by level up

Dragonair learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Dragon RageDragon — 100
1LeerNormal — 100
1Thunder WaveElectric — 90
1WrapNormal 15 90
7Thunder WaveElectric — 90
14Dragon RageDragon — 100
21AgilityPsychic — —
28Dragon TailDragon 60 90
40SlamNormal 80 75
52OutrageDragon 120 100
64Hyper BeamNormal 150 90

Moves learnt by TM

Dragonair is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01HeadbuttNormal 70 100
05RestPsychic — —
06Light ScreenPsychic — —
07ProtectNormal — —
08SubstituteNormal — —
09ReflectPsychic — —
12FacadeNormal 70 100
16Thunder WaveElectric — 90
17Dragon TailDragon 60 90
19Iron TailSteel 100 75
25WaterfallWater 80 100
27ToxicPoison — 90
34Dragon PulseDragon 85 100
36ThunderboltElectric 90 100
37FlamethrowerFire 90 100
38ThunderElectric 110 70
39OutrageDragon 120 100
46Fire BlastFire 110 85
47SurfWater 90 100
48Hyper BeamNormal 150 90
51BlizzardIce 110 70
55Ice BeamIce 90 100

Dragonair sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
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 Dragonair sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon —
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 Dragonair Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon —

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
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Route 10
Sword
Shield		 Evolve Dratini

Answers to Dragonair questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Dragonair
Japanese ハクリュー (Hakuryu)
German Dragonir
French Draco

Name origin

dragon
mythical fire-breathing creature
air
relating to its majesty