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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.

Moves learned by Dragonair

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

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.
1LeerNormalStatus — 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
1TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100
1WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
15Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
20AgilityPsychicStatus — —
25SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
33Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
39Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
46SafeguardNormalStatus — —
53Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
60Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
67OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
74Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 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 egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
Extreme SpeedNormalPhysical 80 100
HazeIceStatus — —
MistIceStatus — —
SupersonicNormalStatus — 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 MeteorDragonSpecial 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.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
07HailIceStatus — —
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
20SafeguardNormalStatus — —
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 ∞
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
38Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
58EndureNormalStatus — —
59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
95SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
99WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus — 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
1TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100
1WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
15Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
20AgilityPsychicStatus — —
25SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
33Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
39Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
46SafeguardNormalStatus — —
53Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
60Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
67OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
74Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 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 ShotDragonPhysical 25 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
13Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
14Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
19SafeguardNormalStatus — —
21RestPsychicStatus — —
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
27Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
35HailIceStatus — —
36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical 60 100
99Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical 60 100

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
02FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
04SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
06BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
08ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
09ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
12AgilityPsychicStatus — —
15Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
16WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
24OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
51Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100

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 Dragonair sprite from Sword & Shield
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
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Mt. Coronet
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game

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