Competitive Information for Dragonite [Scarlet/Violet]
Dragon / Flying
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Dragonite? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Dragonite is a spectacular Dragon and Flying-typed Pokemon. Dragonite are common Pokemon to see in the SV metagame. Dragonite can usually be found in the OU tier (Overused). Dragonite is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks.
Item: Yache Berry / Expert Belt
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
- Aqua Tail / Ice Spinner
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Dragonite's super effective moves by 20%. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved. Aqua Tail or Ice Spinner are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Ice Spinner is a physical 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Roost
- Fire Blast / Flamethrower
- Thunder Wave
Dragonite Special Tank (Tanky Mailman)
Dragonite is a fabulous Special Tank. This moveset is designed to take a large amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved. This set is from Smogon's BW Tank Dragonite build
This Dragonite set can take on a variety of roles for a team, including paralysis spreader, sweeper, lure, and a check to some of the top threats of the metagame. Thunder Wave allows Dragonite to support slower teammates as well as itself, which most importantly means that it gets more opportunities to use Roost, possibly reactivating Multiscale in the process, allowing it to survive an otherwise fatal hit. With Thunder Wave slowing opposing Pokemon down, Dragonite can invest all of its EVs in bulk and power, making it so Dragonite can function as an effective tank. In a similar vein with Tinkerbell Celebi, Dragonite should aim to spread paralysis early-game and fire off strong attacks later. While Dragonite's 100 base Special Attack doesn't seem like much, it is more than enough to hit a pretty decent majority of the metagame hard thanks to high-power attacks in Draco Meteor and Fire Blast.
Due to the heavy threat level of the omnipresent Dragon Dance and Choice Band variants of Dragonite, this set can also act as an effective lure, dealing heavy damage to physical walls such as Slowbro, Gliscor, and Skarmory that might switch in expecting to take an Outrage only to meet a Draco Meteor or a Fire Blast, paving the way for physical sweepers, such as Terrakion and Scizor, to sweep. Luring in physical walls is something rain variants of Dragonite cannot do, as special attacks such as Hurricane and Thunder might be expected under these conditions. If Dragonite is using Leftovers and Thunder Wave happens to be revealed before either of Dragonite's attacks are, it can effectively bluff being the Multiscale shuffler set and surprise foes with a powerful attack, as Multiscale shuffler Dragonite typically does not invest in its offenses. Draco Meteor is Dragonite's strongest attack, and thanks to the STAB boost it receives, only a handful of non-Steel-type Pokemon are able to switch in to it and live to tell the tale. Fire Blast provides excellent coverage alongside Draco Meteor, with the combination of the two attacks only resisted by Heatran. Flamethrower is a viable alternative to Fire Blast, but the drop in power is noticeable. However, if sun support is provided, Flamethrower is generally the better option, as with the sun boost, Flamethrower gets all the KOs Fire Blast would, in addition to having perfect accuracy.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 215 Hp / 215 Def / 80 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Dance
- Safeguard
- Outrage / Dragon Tail
- Thunder Punch
Dragonite Physical Wall (Safeguard Dragon)
Dragonite is a sensational Physical Wall. This moveset is designed to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dragonite last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Dragonite's party from status).
♦ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Dragonite afterwards).
♦ Dragon Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Dragon Tail
- Roost
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave / Flamethrower
Dragonite Special Wall (Shufflenite)
Dragonite is a notable Special Wall. It tries to take a good amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dragonite last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved. The goal is to shuffle the opposing team in order to rack up entry hazard damage as well as damage from Dragon Tail, possibly spreading paralysis if it has a chance or instead utilizing Flamethrower in that slot to hit Steel/Fairy-types hard that otherwise do well against Dragonite.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Substitute is a status move (Dragonite takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw / Dragon Tail
- Earthquake / Roost
- Fire Punch / Waterfall
Dragonite Physical Sweeper (Physical Fury Dragonite)
Dragonite is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dragonite last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved. Multiscale helps keep you alive long enough to get a Dragon Dance off and get that speed boost to start wrecking the next turn.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Dragon Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Waterfall is a physical 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Weakness Policy
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 128 Hp / 252 Atk / 128 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Claw
- Extreme Speed
- Agility
- Earthquake
Dragonite Physical Tank (Agility Policy Dragonite)
Dragonite is an interesting Physical Tank. It attempts to take a hefty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Weakness Policy activates if Dragonite is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved. If possible speed yourself up with agility first turn while you take the hit and hopefully get the policy boost. Multiscale should help soften the blow giving you ample opportunity next turn to proceed and kill everything.
♦ Extreme Speed is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Normal-type move (nearly always goes first).
♦ Agility is a status move (raises your Dragonite's speed by 2 stages).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Dragonite? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Yache Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Wing Attack
Doubles Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Dragon moves are bad against Fairy.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Dragonite is: Water, Steel, Fire or Ice
Considering the amount of shared resistances against typings this Pokemon is usually weak to, we also recommend: Steel
We strongly suggest: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Dragon or Flying ) could also prove helpful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Dark moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
- Body Slam / Extreme Speed
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Extreme Speed is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Normal-type move (nearly always goes first).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Thunder Punch
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Fire moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Flying moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Wing Attack
- Earthquake
- Aqua Tail / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Grass moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Ground moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Tera Blast
- Wing Attack
- Iron Head / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical TERA-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Ice Spinner
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Ice Spinner is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Normal moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Body Slam / Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Extreme Speed is a physical TERA-boosted priority-increased 80-base power Normal-type move (nearly always goes first).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Poison moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Rock moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Steel moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Iron Head / Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Teratype Water moveset for Dragonite
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Aqua Tail / Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Wing Attack
Physical Sweeper Dragonite (Multiscale)
Dragonite is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dragonite's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dragonite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Multiscale, if Dragonite is at full hp damage taken from attacks is halved.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Dragonite learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dragonite can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Dragonite
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Extreme Speed, Helping Hand, Aqua Jet
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Dragonite's stats
- Agility
- Dragon Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Dragonite
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
Common Effort Values for Dragonite in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Dragonite's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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