Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Dragonair [Gold/Silver]
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Weakness Chart for Dragon-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dragonair? These builds are optimized for Gold/Silver Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Gold/Silver metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Dragonair, a wonderful Pokémon with Dragon attributes! Dragonair is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It has the potential to be a game-changer in the meta. There were no known abilities back in the Gold/Silver Pokémon games. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dragon and Ice. Delve into Dragonair's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Prepare for single battles with Dragonair as pretty popular Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with destructive physical attacks. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With a Gold Berry equipped to it, restores 30 hp when at 1/2 max hp or less then the Gold Berry gets consumed.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/4 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def). ◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target). ◆ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, your Dragonair's party has doubled special defense).
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Ready for single battles? Dragonair is an extraordinary Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using destructive special moves. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With a Dragon Fang equipped to it, no competitive use.
◆ Outrage is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Dragonair afterwards). ◆ Dragon Breath is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ 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 target's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage. ◆ Waterfall is a special 80-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dragonair can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Gold/Silver 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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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dragonair can perform in Gold/Silver. 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 GS 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
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect, Extreme Speed
Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Dragonair's stats
Agility
Curse
Rage
Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Dragonair
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Light Screen
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Dragonair in Gold and Silver
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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