Dragonair is a serpentine Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It has a sleek, blue body adorned with a small horn on its forehead and white, wing-like protrusions on either side of its head. Dragonair's most distinctive features are the three blue orbs located on its neck and tail, which are said to hold mystical powers. This majestic creature is known for its ability to control the weather, a power believed to stem from the energy stored within its body.
Often referred to as the "divine Pokémon," Dragonair has been venerated by agricultural communities for generations due to its weather-altering abilities. It is said that seeing a Dragonair flying through the sky and twisting its body at the start of the year is a sign of good health for the entire year. Dragonair inhabits pristine oceans and lakes, and the bodies of water where it resides are often filled with offerings from people seeking its favor.
Pokédex Data
- Category: Dragon Pokémon
- Height: 4.0 m (13'1.5")
- Weight: 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs)
- Abilities: Shed Skin (primary), Marvel Scale (hidden)
Breeding
- Egg Groups: Dragon, Water 1
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
- Egg Cycles: 40 (10,024–10,280 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- 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: Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.
- 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.
- 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.
Evolutions
Dragonair evolves from Dratini at level 30 and evolves into Dragonite at level 55.
Habits
Dragonair is known to channel power and change the weather even while it sleeps. It can make its wings grow larger to fly, though it typically moves through the air unaided. When its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly.
Additions Across Generations
- Generation II: Dragonair and its evolutionary relatives were the only known Pokémon capable of learning Outrage.
- Generation VI: Dragonair gained the ability to use Fairy-type moves, which are super effective against it.
- Generation VIII: Dragonair became capable of Dynamaxing.