# Dragonite - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 15

> Find the best Dragonite builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Dragonite Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/vgc2015/Dragonite)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Dragonite
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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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
- **Dragon Claw**: 62.114%
- **Extreme Speed**: 46.649%
- **Tailwind**: 36.064%
- **Safeguard**: 35.746%
- **Roar**: 35.732%
- **Hurricane**: 32.958%
- **Protect**: 22.345%
- **Earthquake**: 20.638%
- **Fire Blast**: 15.414%
- **Iron Head**: 14.908%

## Common Abilities
- **Multiscale**: 60.865%
- **Inner Focus**: 39.135%

## Common Items
- **Yache Berry**: 35.742%
- **Weakness Policy**: 27.795%
- **Choice Band**: 14.269%
- **Choice Specs**: 12.364%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.540%
- **Life Orb**: 3.309%
- **Other**: 2.981%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 40.743%
- **Sylveon**: 39.109%
- **Smeargle**: 35.797%
- **Crobat**: 35.786%
- **Terrakion**: 35.748%
- **Politoed**: 31.213%

## FAQ for Dragonite in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Dragonite?
Dragonite is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-Y, Sylveon, Smeargle, Crobat. 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?
The top build for Dragonite features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 35.733% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dragonite?
Dragonite is most effectively run with the ability **Multiscale** (60.865%) and the item **Yache Berry** (35.742%).

### What is the most common role for Dragonite?
Based on common item usage (Yache Berry), Dragonite often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Dragonite) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Dragonite
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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