# Dragonite - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Dragonite builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Dragonite Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Dragonite)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Dragonite
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Dragonite.

## Common Moves
- **Dragon Claw**: 96.430%
- **Fire Punch**: 86.412%
- **Extreme Speed**: 68.933%
- **Rock Slide**: 35.463%
- **Dragon Dance**: 33.518%
- **Outrage**: 30.876%
- **Protect**: 22.444%
- **Earthquake**: 9.049%
- **Other**: 16.876%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 93.806%
- **Multiscale**: 6.194%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 58.276%
- **Life Orb**: 13.082%
- **Yache Berry**: 9.151%
- **Dragon Fang**: 7.284%
- **Lum Berry**: 4.014%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.647%
- **Other**: 4.546%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 66.030%
- **Raikou**: 63.953%
- **Hitmontop**: 60.537%
- **Politoed**: 47.565%
- **Kingdra**: 30.396%
- **Ludicolo**: 18.584%

## FAQ for Dragonite in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Dragonite?
The most common moves for Dragonite are Dragon Claw, Fire Punch, Extreme Speed, Rock Slide. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Dragonite?
Dragonite is frequently paired with Scizor, Raikou, Hitmontop, Politoed. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Dragonite?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Dragonite?
The top build for Dragonite features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `180/252/0/0/0/76`. This configuration accounts for 19.472% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dragonite?
Dragonite is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (93.806%) and the item **Choice Band** (58.276%).

### What is the most common role for Dragonite?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Dragonite often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Dragonite?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 91 |
| Attack | 134 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Dragonite on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Dragonite) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Dragonite
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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