Mega Dragonite — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Dragonite is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (145 Sp. Atk). It can outspeed most of the format, 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
Mega 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 Mega 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 Mega 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: 700Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Dragonite shows up
Mega Dragonite FAQ
- What are Mega Dragonite's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Dragonite can run multiscale. The competitive default is usually multiscale — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Dragonite weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega 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 Mega Dragonite?
- The best moveset for Mega 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 Mega Dragonite in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Dragonite are Pokémon with strong ice, rock, dragon, fairy attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Dragonite good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega 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.