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Dragonite Team Builder

Dragonite is a Gen 1 Dragon / Flying Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a popular, sweeper, wall, or coverage option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Dragonite, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Dragonite at a glance

Generation

Gen 1

Types

Dragon / Flying

Roles

Popular, Sweeper, Wall, Coverage

Base stat total

600

Species

Dragonite

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

20

Dragonite brings a Dragon/Flying typing and a 600 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Ice and Rock hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Dragonite's weaknesses

IceRockDragonFairy

What Dragonite resists

FireWaterGrassFightingBug

Immune to

Ground

Where you can use Dragonite

Pokemon ShowdownFireRed & LeafGreenHeartGold & SoulSilverEmeraldPlatinumBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Dragonite, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
  • 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Team pitfalls when building around Dragonite

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to ice, rock, and dragon.
  • Rock coverage and entry-hazard pressure can make this Pokemon harder to use without support.
  • Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
  • Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.