# Dragonite - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview

> Find the best Dragonite builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Dragonite Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Usage** | 16% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Dragonite)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Dragonite
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 22.485%
- **Scale Shot**: 16.930%
- **Hurricane**: 15.319%
- **Tailwind**: 14.366%
- **Draco Meteor**: 12.048%
- **Extreme Speed**: 7.002%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 3.665%
- **Thunder**: 2.975%
- **Haze**: 2.219%
- **Air Slash**: 2.153%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 4.684%
- **Hospitality**: 2.630%
- **Trace**: 0.329%
- **Sushi Plate**: 0.131%
- **Insomnia**: 0.016%

## Common Items
- **Dragoninite**: 28.731%
- **Loaded Dice**: 0.345%
- **Life Orb**: 0.329%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.263%
- **Leftovers**: 0.181%
- **Weakness Policy**: 0.148%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.066%
- **Lum Berry**: 0.066%
- **Choice Band**: 0.033%
- **Clear Amulet**: 0.033%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 47.617%
- **Pelipper**: 38.609%
- **Archaludon**: 38.544%
- **Sneasler**: 38.051%
- **Basculegion**: 28.271%
- **Sinistcha**: 28.041%

## Featured Teams with Dragonite

### Team 1 by gamblingvgc92
*Record: 13 - 2 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Sneasler, Kingambit, Clefable, Delphox, Dragonite, Basculegion

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Multiscale
- **Item**: Lum Berry
- **Moves**: Scale Shot, Extreme Speed, Haze, Protect

### Team 2 by JonoTv
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar, Excadrill, Araquanid, Whimsicott, Dragonite, Sylveon

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Multiscale
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Draco Meteor, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Extreme Speed

### Team 3 by StormVGC
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Palafin, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Raichu, Dragonite, Lucario

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Inner Focus
- **Item**: Lum Berry
- **Moves**: Tailwind, Dual Wingbeat, Dragon Claw, Protect

### Team 4 by DodgeThiss
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Sneasler, Dragonite, Incineroar, Basculegion, Corviknight

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Multiscale
- **Item**: Lum Berry
- **Moves**: Scale Shot, Extreme Speed, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 5 by Trevie
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Absol, Primarina, Dragonite, Incineroar, Tatsugiri, Dondozo

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Inner Focus
- **Item**: Loaded Dice
- **Moves**: Scale Shot, Extreme Speed, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 6 by ErPokeG
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Incineroar, Gallade, Whimsicott, Dragonite, Palafin

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Multiscale
- **Item**: White Herb
- **Moves**: Heat Wave, Extreme Speed, Ice Beam, Draco Meteor

### Team 7 by lorenzojung
*Record: 5 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Scovillain, Dragonite, Sneasler, Primarina, Kingambit, Garganacl

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Multiscale
- **Item**: White Herb
- **Moves**: Dragon Claw, Stomping Tantrum, Extreme Speed, Protect

### Team 8 by Erick0m03
*Record: 4 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Charizard, Scizor, Farigiraf, Incineroar, Dragonite, Sneasler

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Multiscale
- **Item**: leftovers
- **Moves**: Scale Shot, Haze, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 9 by DDee

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Whimsicott, Sneasler, Incineroar, Rotom, Dragonite

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Multiscale
- **Item**: Dragon Fang
- **Moves**: Scale Shot, Extreme Speed, Low Kick, Protect

### Team 10 by Riopaser

**Pokemon**: Starmie, Sneasler, Sinistcha, Kingambit, Dragonite, Pelipper

**Dragonite Set**:
- **Ability**: Inner Focus
- **Item**: Dragonitite
- **Moves**: Tailwind, Protect, Dragon Pulse, Hurricane


## FAQ for Dragonite in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Dragonite?
The most common moves for Dragonite are Protect, Scale Shot, Hurricane, Tailwind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Dragonite?
Dragonite is frequently paired with Incineroar, Pelipper, Archaludon, Sneasler. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Dragonite weak to and resistant against?
Dragonite is weak to Ice (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dragonite?
Dragonite is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (4.684%) and the item **Dragoninite** (28.731%).

### What is the most common role for Dragonite?
Based on common item usage (Dragoninite), Dragonite often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Dragonite) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Dragonite
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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