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#0148Kanto · Generation 1

Dragonair

HakuryuDragon Pokémon

Dragon

This Pokémon gathers power in the orbs on its tail and controls the weather. When enshrouded by an aura, Dragonair has a mystical appearance. Pokédex, Shield

Height
4 m
Weight
16.5 kg
Habitat
Water's Edge
Abilities
Shed Skin, Marvel Scale (hidden)
Evolves from
Dratini
11Anime episodes
26Games found in
11Japanese cards
1997Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • Shield

    This Pokémon gathers power in the orbs on its tail and controls the weather. When enshrouded by an aura, Dragonair has a mystical appearance.

  • Sword

    This Pokémon lives in pristine oceans and lakes. It can control the weather, and it uses this power to fly into the sky, riding on the wind.

  • Let’s Go, Eevee!

    According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.

  • Ultra Moon

    Some say that if you see it at the start of the year, flying through the sky and twisting its body, you’ll be healthy all year long.

12 more entries from older games
  • Ultra Sun

    Lakes where Dragonair live are filled with offerings from people, because they believe this Pokémon is able to control the weather.

  • Moon

    From time immemorial, it has been venerated by agricultural peoples as an entity able to control the weather.

  • Sun

    It has long been thought that its crystalline orbs are imbued with the power to control the weather.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Dragonair stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter weather conditions in its vicinity by discharging energy from the crystals on its neck and tail.

  • Y

    A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.

  • X

    Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.

  • White 2

    If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.

  • HeartGold

    They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.

  • FireRed

    It is said to live in seas and lakes. Even though it has no wings, it has been seen flying occasionally.

  • Emerald

    A DRAGONAIR stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter the weather around it by loosing energy from the crystals on its neck and tail.

  • Crystal

    It is called the divine Pokémon. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.

  • Blue

    A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.

Evolution

The Dratini line

  • Dratini DragonairLevel 30
  • Dragonair DragoniteLevel 55

Where to find it

Found in 26 games

Regions: Kanto · Johto · Sinnoh · Unova · Kalos · Alola · Galar

Blue (Japan)Kanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Celadon CityReceive as a gift30
YellowKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Safari ZoneFishing with a Super Rod15
GoldJohto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod40
Route 45Fishing with a Super Rod40
SilverJohto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod40
Route 45Fishing with a Super Rod40
CrystalJohto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod40
Route 45Fishing with a Super Rod40
FireRedKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Safari Zone · Safari Zone (Area 1, east), Safari Zone (Area 2, north), Safari Zone (Area 3, west), Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod25-35
LeafGreenKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Safari Zone · Safari Zone (Area 1, east), Safari Zone (Area 2, north), Safari Zone (Area 3, west), Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod25-35
DiamondSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Mt. CoronetFishing with a Super Rod15-40
PearlSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Mt. CoronetFishing with a Super Rod15-40
PlatinumSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Mt. CoronetFishing with a Super Rod20-55
HeartGoldJohto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod40
Johto Safari ZoneFishing with a Super Rod42-45
SoulSilverJohto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Dragon's DenFishing with a Super Rod40
Johto Safari ZoneFishing with a Super Rod42-45
BlackUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Dragonspiral TowerFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod35-70
WhiteUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Dragonspiral TowerFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod35-70
Black 2Unova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Dragonspiral TowerFishing in dark spots50-70
White 2Unova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Dragonspiral TowerFishing in dark spots50-70
XKalos2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Friend SafariWalking in tall grass or a cave30
Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod50
YKalos2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Friend SafariWalking in tall grass or a cave30
Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod50
SunAlola3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-59
Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-57
Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-44
MoonAlola3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-59
Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-57
Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-44
Ultra SunAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-66
Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-62
Ultra MoonAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poni GauntletSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-66
Poni MeadowSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-62
Let’s Go, Pikachu!Kanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 10Surfing in the overworld18-23
Let’s Go, Eevee!Kanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 10Surfing in the overworld18-23
Sword: The Crown TundraGalar2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65
Shield: The Crown TundraGalar2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

11 episodes on record

First appearanceEP035EP035 · Original series · first aired in Japan November 25, 1997

Major appearances 7

Original series

  • EP035Title not yet recorded1997
  • EP251Beauty is Skin Deep2002
  • EP254Better Eight Than Never2002

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG152On Olden Pond2005

XY

  • XY109Master Class Choices!2016

Sun & Moon

  • SM061A Mission of Ultra Urgency!2018

Journeys

  • JN010A Test in Paradise!2020
Minor appearances · 4 episodes

Original series

  • EP174Imitation Confrontation2000
  • EP216Dueling Heroes2001

Sun & Moon

  • SM031The Island Whisperer!2017

Pikachu short

  • PK04Pikachu's Rescue Adventure1999

Japanese cards

11 cards across 10 sets

Pull one yourself: Mega Dream ex box, $113.00 · Pokémon Card 151 box, $224.00

Mega Dream ex

20251 card
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Pokémon Card 151

20232 cards
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Paradigm Trigger

20221 card
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Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends

20061 card
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Holon Research Tower

20051 card
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Base Expansion Pack (e-Series)

20011 card
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Darkness, and to Light…

20011 card
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Gym Booster 1: Leaders' Stadium

19981 card
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Team Rocket

19971 card
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Expansion Pack (Base)

19961 card
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