# Dragonite - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Dragonite in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Dragonite)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Dragonite
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Extreme Speed**: 58.610%
- **Dragon Claw**: 55.549%
- **Fire Punch**: 46.820%
- **Thunder Punch**: 41.854%
- **Protect**: 37.280%
- **Dragon Dance**: 30.958%
- **Earthquake**: 22.740%
- **Fly**: 19.348%
- **Hurricane**: 17.788%
- **Flamethrower**: 17.525%

## Common Abilities
- **Multiscale**: 98.267%
- **Inner Focus**: 1.733%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 44.179%
- **Flyinium Z**: 22.543%
- **Steelium Z**: 9.238%
- **Weakness Policy**: 6.376%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.819%
- **Dragonium Z**: 3.374%
- **Groundium Z**: 1.684%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.548%
- **Life Orb**: 1.466%
- **Leftovers**: 1.219%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 62.927%
- **Nihilego**: 41.354%
- **Krookodile**: 40.268%
- **Torkoal**: 40.045%
- **Lilligant**: 39.213%
- **Politoed**: 28.368%

## FAQ for Dragonite in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Dragonite?
Dragonite is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Nihilego, Krookodile, Torkoal. 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 `196/252/0/0/0/60`. This configuration accounts for 39.047% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dragonite?
Dragonite is most effectively run with the ability **Multiscale** (98.267%) and the item **Choice Band** (44.179%).

### 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 vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Dragonite) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Dragonite
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*