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Dragonair in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Dragonair’s X/Y locations, Dragon typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

01

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Dragonair is Kalos Mountain #146 and National #148. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Dragon.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Dragonair
Dragonair: Pokémon X and Y sprite, Kalos Mountain #146.
Dragonair Pokémon X/Y base stats
StatBase value
HP61
Attack84
Defense65
Sp. Atk70
Sp. Def70
Speed70
Total420
02

Where to find it in X and Y

Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Dragonair Pokémon X/Y encounters
LocationVersionMethodLevelCondition
Route 21X and YSuper Rod50—
Friend Safari — DragonX and YTall grass, caves or dungeon floors30Friend Safari slot 2 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari)
03

Evolution family

Dragonair evolution family in X and Y
FromIntoX / Y method
DratiniDragonairLevel 30
DragonairDragoniteLevel 55

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

04

Abilities, breeding and training

Dragonair abilities
AbilitySlot
Shed SkinRegular ability
Marvel ScaleHidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Dragonair breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Water 1 / Dragon
Base hatch cycles40
Experience growthslow
Base capture rate45 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship35
EV yieldAttack +2
Height / weight4 m / 16.5 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

05

Level-up moves

Dragonair Pokémon X/Y level-up moves
LevelMove
1 / startLeer
1 / startThunder Wave
1 / startTwister
1 / startWrap
5Thunder Wave
11Twister
15Dragon Rage
21Slam
25Agility
33Dragon Tail
39Aqua Tail
47Dragon Rush
53Safeguard
61Dragon Dance
67Outrage
75Hyper Beam

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Dragonair compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM07HailIceStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM59IncinerateFireSpecial
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus
TM82Dragon TailDragonPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM100ConfideNormalStatus
HM03SurfWaterSpecial
HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

07

Egg moves and move tutors

No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

Move tutors: Draco Meteor.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

08

Related species

Return to Dragonair in the Kalos Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Check Dragonair’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.