In its time, the strongest type in the Pokémon world was Ice, but everything changed when a new power spread its wings. Dragons began to inhabit every region, and now they are among the most powerful creatures!

Table of Content
  1. Dragonite — the friendly giant
  2. Characteristics of Dragonite in Pokémon GO
  3. Recommended Build for Dragonite
    1. Optimal Move Set
    2. Best Combinations for PvP and PvE
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Dragonite — the friendly giant

Among these fang and winged monsters, there is one amazing kind-hearted giant — Dragonite. It is known for its friendly character, which makes it unique in the Pokémon world. This cute dragon has an orange body, blue wings, and impressive size. Unlike many of its peers, head is adorned not with horns but with whiskers, a trait characteristic of aquatic creatures.

Dragonite in Pokemon GoImage: imdb.com 

The ancestors of the yellow dragon are Dratini and Dragonair — Water type Pokémon that evolve into the more powerful and rare Dragonite. By the way, in the anime, this warrior is not rare and is portrayed as a kind giant who often saves people in dangerous situations, emphasizing its caring nature.

In Pokémon GO, finding Dragonite in the wild is almost impossible due to its rarity and strength. Most often, you will find its predecessors — Dratini and Dragonair. They can be encountered near water bodies, in parks, or in places with high water concentration. This hero can also be obtained by evolving Dratini by collecting 125 candies.

Characteristics of Dragonite in Pokémon GO

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So, any collector would definitely want such a rare specimen in their collection, but what can this creature do in the game? Let’s look at its characteristics.

  • Type: Dragon/Flying;
  • Maximum CP: Approximately 4287 at level 50;
  • Attack: 263;
  • Defense: 198;
  • Stamina: 209.

Thanks to these characteristics, Dragonite is one of the most powerful Dragon type fighters in Pokémon GO. It can perform both in attacking and defensive roles, especially effectively dealing with Grass, Fire, and Bug. However, it should definitely avoid Ice and Rock attacks, as the damage can be fatal.

The best move set for the character depends on the role it should perform — defense or attack. In most cases, its ideal build will focus on maximizing damage from Dragon attacks.

Optimal Move Set

Fast Attack:

  • Dragon Tail: The best choice among fast attacks for Dragonite, as it deals high damage and allows for quick energy accumulation.
  • Dragon Breath: An alternative fast move that is also effective, but Dragon Tail outperforms it in damage per second.

Dragonite in Pokemon GoImage: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net 

Charged Attacks:

  • Dragon Claw: A charged attack with low energy cost, allowing Dragonite to deal damage frequently and discourage opponents with quick attacks.
  • Hurricane: A good Flying attack, especially effective against Fighting and Grass Pokémon.
  • Outrage: A powerful Dragon type charged attack that deals very high damage but requires more energy than Dragon Claw.
  • Draco Meteor: A move with enormous DPS (damage per second).

Best Combinations for PvP and PvE

PvP (Trainer Battles):

  • Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
  • Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw and Superpower (effective against Steel and Ice Pokémon)

PvE (Raids and Boss Battles):

  • Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
  • Charged Attacks: Outrage and Hurricane (for greater versatility)

Dragonite is a powerful and versatile Pokémon that can be useful in various situations. With strong characteristics and a well-rounded move set, it is suitable for both PvP battles and PvE content.

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