Dragonite — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Dragonite is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (134 Attack). It can trade hits at a competitive speed tier, and it's commonly used because its dragon/flying typing resists 5 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Dragonite can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Dragonite into ice and rock attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Dragonite the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Pseudo-legendary stat total — expectations are high
Base Stats
Total: 600Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Dragonite transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Dragonite shows up
#22
Usage ~8.37% · Win rate ~54.45%
#33
Usage ~5.92% · Win rate ~54.17%
Dragonite FAQ
- What are Dragonite's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Dragonite can run inner-focus, multiscale. The competitive default is usually inner-focus — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Dragonite weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Dragonite takes extra damage from ice, rock, dragon, fairy. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Dragonite?
- The best moveset for Dragonite depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Dragonite in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Dragonite are Pokémon with strong ice, rock, dragon, fairy attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Dragonite good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Dragonite's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.