Dragonite

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Dragonite
Alias(es)	Dragonite Messenger; Silly Dragonite; Nightmare Dragon; Dark Dragonite
Species/Race	Dragonite
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Fang Yuan's team; formerly Dragon Island / Dragon Den
Occupation/Role	Fang Yuan's Flying-type mount and combatant
Status	Active
First Appearance	429

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Exceptional Flying-type talent	430	As the Dragonite Messenger, he outpaced Yun Guancheng's Professional-level Salamence for over an hour while carrying Fang Yuan comfortably; his airflow control made the flight exceptionally stable.
Master Level (awake); Master Level+ (Nightmare Mode)	538	Profiled with Multiscale, Airflow Perception, and Nightmare Mode.
Upper Master Level; Quasi-Top Level in Nightmare Mode	589	Wind Barrier and Nightmare Power elevated his reaction speed, wind control, recovery, and combat awareness.
Pseudo-Top Level	682	Could threaten Top Level combat power through Nightmare Mode after battling numerous Top Level Overlords.
Top Level Domain—Flying-type mastery	789	His control of air currents reached the Top Level Domain through further Silver Wing training.
Top Level Second Stage	814	His Dragon- and Flying-type abilities reached this level without the Silver Wing; Dark Dragonite Mode with the Silver Wing could contend with Pokémon near their racial limits.
Controlled Dark Dragonite Mode	823	Fang Yuan's Aura helped him resist Darkness Power, destroy Ariados's Spider Web Birdcage, and defeat an opponent trained to its racial limit.
Top Guardian God-level combat power	1225 1226	In Darkness Mode, he defeated Articuno and Little Lugia, then helped defend the arena against Japan's Lugia.

Background

Dragonite originated from Dragon Island's Dragon Den. Though an ordinary Dratini and Dragonair, he possessed unusually refined flight control and mastery of Twister. After evolving into Dragonite, this talent became extraordinary—but he developed sleepwalking battle syndrome, causing a destructive second battle personality to emerge while asleep. Fearing that he would hurt others, he isolated himself until the Dragonite Elder took him in. 435 1098

He initially served as a Dragonite Messenger between the Azure Dragon Dojo and Dragon Island. He carried Fang Yuan and Yun Guancheng to Dragon Island, displaying speed and endurance that exhausted Yun Guancheng's Salamence while leaving himself unaffected. 429 430

After Fang Yuan passed the Dragon Island trial, Dragonite chose to join him. Fang Yuan immediately began seeking a cure for his sleepwalking condition rather than treating it solely as a source of combat power. 439 441

Manaphy brought him to Lugia's Silver Wing in the Sea God Temple, where he awakened conscious control over his innate airflow perception, improved his Flying-type techniques, and learned Extreme Speed. Manaphy ultimately resolved his sleepwalking disorder, while Fang Yuan and Darkrai later helped him master Nightmare Mode as a controlled combat technique. 523 524 648

Appearance

Dragonite is a plump, orange Dragon-type Pokémon with large eyes, a rounded snout, slender antennae, short arms, and small wings. His harmless appearance contrasts sharply with the malicious black aura and crimson eyes he displays in Darkness Mode. 1225

• Orange body with a prominent rounded belly.
• Long, slender antennae and small wings. 1225
• Nightmare Mode retains his usual form but allows him to fight while asleep.
• Dark Dragonite Mode surrounds him in black airflow and gives him crimson eyes. 753 823

Personality

Dragonite is gentle, approachable, and considerate of others. Before meeting Fang Yuan, his fear of harming others through sleepwalking led him to keep his distance from other Pokémon. 439 1098

He is also simple-minded, earnest, and easily flustered. Eevee considers him a suitable all-night gaming partner, while Infernape initially resents his arrival because of his strength in Fang Yuan's internal team rankings. 439

His strongest personal motivation is protecting Milotic. He becomes jealous of Pokémon that attract her attention, defended her from suitors on Dragon Island, and eventually confessed his feelings while protecting her from Groudon. 521 650 1098

Abilities & Skills

Multiscale

Dragonite's Multiscale produces unusually durable scales, reduces air resistance, and enhances his sensitivity to air currents.

• Enables high-speed, stable flight with minimal wind resistance. 439
• Supports his exceptional defense and endurance.
• Shares a notable similarity with Lugia's Multiscale, allowing the Silver Wing to greatly enhance his talents. 523

Wind Barrier / Airflow Perception

Dragonite senses air currents through his entire body rather than relying solely on sight or hearing.

• Maximizes reaction speed and movement through conditioned reflexes.
• Allows him to detect attacks and evade at extreme speed.
• Grants detailed control over wind and airflow.
• Can merge Fire- or Ice-type energy into airflow for techniques such as Flame Wind Blade, Heat Wave, and Blizzard. 682 823

Extreme Speed

Originally available only during his sleepwalking state, Extreme Speed became a conscious technique after training with Lugia's Silver Wing.

• Combines with Tailwind for further acceleration.
• Gives him near-instantaneous movement and overwhelming striking force.
• Can be chained with Wing Attack, Dragon Dance, or tornado-based techniques. 524 563 696

Nightmare Mode

A controlled form derived from Rest, Sleep Talk, Awakening Power, Dream Power, and Heart Power.

• Lets Dragonite battle while remaining asleep.
• Greatly improves recovery, combat awareness, airflow perception, reactions, and physical performance.
• The unconscious personality within the state is hostile and highly battle-focused.
• Extremely energy-consuming. 565 589 1092

Dark Dragonite Mode / Darkness Mode

A darker state born from the combination of Nightmare Mode and Outrage, later associated with Dark Lugia-like power.

• Produces black airflow, crimson eyes, and drastically increased combat ability.
• Initially uncontrollable and capable of attacking allies.
• Fang Yuan's Aura and Dragonite's desire to protect his companions helped him gain control. 753 823 1098
• Can manifest Dark Lugia-like vortex attacks and powerful Dark-type energy beams. 698 1225

Battle Tornado

A sustained Combination Skill that merges Extreme Speed, Dragon Dance, and Flying-type control.

• Forms a tornado around Dragonite that functions as armor, a weapon, and a self-enhancement field.
• Grows stronger as he continues using Dragon Dance within it.
• Can expand to mountain-damaging scale or condense into a narrow, piercing charge. 805

Dragon God Ritual

A combined Draco Meteor finishing technique developed through exposure to numerous Legendary Dragon-type powers.

• Draws on Dragonite's training with legendary dragon-related resources.
• Fires a devastating meteor shower as a decisive Dragon-type attack.
• Its impact destroyed half of Lake Heart Island when used against Little Lugia. 1225

Other Moves

• Dragon-type: Dragon Dance, Dragon Claw, Dragon Tail, Dragon Pulse, Outrage. 785
• Flying-type: Tailwind, Hurricane, Twister, Fly, Wing Attack, Roost. 439 785
• Weather and elemental moves: Rain Dance, Sandstorm, Icy Wind, Blizzard, Heat Wave. 451 484
• Support and mobility: Safeguard, Double Team, Agility, Rest, Sleep Talk. 439
• Z-Moves: Can use Universal Z-Moves with a Shining Stone and appropriate attribute Z-Crystals. 896

Equipment / Items

• Lugia's Silver Wing — Enhanced his airflow perception, Flying-type mastery, and Extreme Speed; later helped suppress and train his dark power. 523 789
• Shining Stone and attribute Z-Crystals — Allow use of Universal Z-Moves across most attributes. 896
• Blue Orb — Enabled pseudo-Primal Reversion training and dramatically strengthened his Dragon Pulse. 1127

Relationships

• Fang Yuan — Trainer and primary partner. Fang Yuan sought to cure Dragonite's disorder, trained him in Heart Power, and trusted him to control Darkness Mode. 439 648 823
• Milotic — Love interest. Dragonite is deeply protective of her and confessed his feelings while defending her from Groudon. 521 650 1098
• Dragonite Elder — Elderly guardian and former caretaker who took him in after his sleepwalking syndrome emerged. 435 648
• Manaphy — Helped cure his sleepwalking condition and provided the Silver Wing for his growth; Dragonite also sees Manaphy as a rival for Milotic's attention. 521 523 524
• Darkrai — Assisted Fang Yuan in studying Nightmare Mode and Dark Dragonite Mode; acknowledged that Dragonite's combined Nightmare and Outrage power surpassed Darkrai's own power level. 599 753
• Eevee — Teammate who views him as an ideal gaming and all-night grinding partner. 439
• Infernape — Teammate and frequent sparring partner; Infernape initially disliked Dragonite's effect on the team's strength rankings. 439 451
• Groudon — Became his sparring partner for the “Flying Heaven Sword Style” after Dragonite confronted him. 1100

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dragon Island and Recruitment

Dragonite first appears as the Dragonite Messenger who transports Fang Yuan to Dragon Island. After the Dragon Island celebration and trial, Fang Yuan captures him and brings him into the team. 429 430 441

Sleepwalking Syndrome Treatment

Fang Yuan learns that Dragonite's sleepwalking battle syndrome is a mental condition rather than merely a battle trait. Manaphy, the Silver Wing, Heart Power training, and Darkrai's guidance eventually turn the condition into controllable Nightmare Mode. 522 524 599 648

Growth into a Main Force

Dragonite rises from Master Level to Fang Yuan's core combatants through Silver Wing training, Dragon Island battles, and mastery of Extreme Speed, Wind Barrier, weather techniques, and Nightmare Mode. 563 589 650

Dark Dragonite Development

After Nightmare Mode and Outrage combine, Dragonite develops Dark Dragonite Mode. He later gains control over it against Ye Hui's Ariados and continues refining it with the Silver Wing. 753 789 823

Legendary Resource Training and Arena Defense

Dragonite trains with Dragon-type legendary resources, develops the Dragon God Ritual, and demonstrates Darkness Mode against Articuno and Little Lugia during Fang Yuan's arena defense. 1127 1206 1225

Trivia

• Dragonite was originally considered an ordinary Dratini and Dragonair; his remarkable flight talent only became apparent after evolving. 435
• He can stay awake for weeks by using Roost rather than sleeping, a trait Eevee values for gaming. 439
• His battle style treats wind and airflow as the foundation of nearly all his elemental techniques. 491
• Dragonite is called the “embodiment of the ocean” because Dragonite are known to rescue drowning humans and Pokémon. 521