Competitive Information for Dragonair [Diamond/Pearl]
Dragon
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This Pokemon has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dragonair? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Dragonair, an extraordinary Pokémon known for its Dragon typing! Dragonair is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dragon and Ice. Explore the movesets of Dragonair below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Double-Edge / Return
- Aqua Tail / Waterfall
- Thunder Wave
For single battles, Dragonair is a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. It is designed to overwhelm foes with forceful physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonair's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dragonair recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Shed Skin, Dragonair has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Waterfall is a physical 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Surf / Water Pulse
Dragonair shows a noteworthy Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with powerful special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Dragonair's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonair's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shed Skin, Dragonair has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dive).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dragonair? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Double-Edge / Return
- Aqua Tail / Waterfall
- Thunder Wave
Dragonair stands out as a stupendous Physical Sweeper in double battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonair's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dragonair recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Shed Skin, Dragonair has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Waterfall is a physical 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Dragonair excels as a superb Special Sweeper during double battles. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with devastating special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Dragonair's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonair's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shed Skin, Dragonair has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dive).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dragonair can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Dragonair.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dragonair can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Dragonair
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Extreme Speed
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Dragonair's stats
- Agility
- Dragon Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Dragonair
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Dragonair in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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