Dragonite resembles Japanese sea dragons, or European dragons, or fairy dragons; its description as the “guardian of the sea” may also suggest it has elements similar to the Chinese dragon. Similar-looking Japanese dragons exist in art done by Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
Dragonite may be a combination of dragon and knight, or night. It could also refer to draconite, a mythical stone said to be found in the heads of dragons and are pyramidal in shape (similar to Dragonite’s horn).
Kairyu may be a combination of 海 kai (ocean), 快 kai (cheerful), 怪獣 kaijū (monster), or 破壊 hakai (destruction) and 竜 ryū (dragon).
No: 149
English Name: Dragonite
Japanese Name: Kairyu
Generation: 1
Type: Dragon, Flying
Species: Dragon Pokémon
Abilities: Inner Focus, Multiscale (hidden ability)
Evolution: Dratini > Dragonair > Dragonite
Dragonite is a draconic, bipedal Pokémon with light orange skin. It has large, grayish-green eyes and a round snout with small nostrils. A pair of long, thin antennae sprout from the top of its head, with a small horn set between them. Its striated underbelly is cream-colored, and extends from its neck to the tip of its long, tapering tail. It has thick arms and legs ending in three claws each. The leg joints are well defined, while its arms have a smooth, rounded appearance. Dragonite’s wings are small relative to its body, with teal wing membranes.
Despite its bulky build, Dragonite is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound. It can circle the globe in sixteen hours, traveling roughly 1,556 mph (2,505 km/h), or about three times the speed of an average airplane. A kindhearted Pokémon with human-like intelligence, Dragonite shows signs of altruism: it is said to save humans from drowning and lead lost or foundering ships to safety. As demonstrated in the anime, however, it will go on an uncontrollable, destructive rampage if its environment is threatened. Dragonite is very rare in the wild, typically living near the sea. Some claim that there is an island somewhere in the ocean that only Dragonite inhabit.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Pokemon Blue: An extremely rarely seen marine Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Pokemon Yellow: It is said that this Pokémon lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor.
Pokemon Stadium: Has intelligence on par with people. This “sea guardian” is said to be capable of flying around the globe in about 16 hours.
Pokemon Gold: It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
Pokemon Silver: This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
Pokemon Crystal: It is said that somewhere in the ocean lies an island where these gather. Only they live there.
Pokemon Stadium 2: It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
Pokemon Ruby: Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just sixteen hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land.
Pokemon Sapphire: Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just sixteen hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land.
Pokemon Emerald: It can circle the globe in just 16 hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land.
Pokemon FireRed: It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Very few people ever see this Pokémon. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
Pokemon Diamond: It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokemon Pearl: It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokemon Platinum: It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokemon HeartGold: It is said that this Pokémon constantly flies over the immense seas and rescues drowning people.
Pokemon SoulSilver: This marine Pokémon has an impressive build that lets it freely fly over raging seas without trouble.
Pokemon Black: It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokemon White: It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokemon Black 2: It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
pokemon White 2: It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokemon X: It can fly in spite of its big and bulky physique. It circles the globe in just 16 hours.
Pokemon Y: It is said to make its home somewhere in the sea. It guides crews of shipwrecks to shore.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just 16 hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Dragonite is capable of circling the globe in just 16 hours. It is a kindhearted Pokémon that leads lost and foundering ships in a storm to the safety of land.
Pokemon SUN: This Pokémon saved a shipwrecked man, taking him to a remote island—a paradise occupied solely by Dragonite.
Pokemon MOON: Incur the wrath of this normally calm Pokémon at your peril, because it will smash everything to smithereens before it’s satisfied.
