# Dragonite - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Dragonite in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Dragonite)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Dragonite
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

---

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
- **Extreme Speed**: 96.709%
- **Dragon Dance**: 96.248%
- **Earthquake**: 95.338%
- **Fly**: 95.050%
- **Other**: 16.654%

## Common Abilities
- **Multiscale**: 99.407%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.593%

## Common Items
- **Flyinium Z**: 94.862%
- **Weakness Policy**: 3.208%
- **Other**: 1.930%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 90.145%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 89.637%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 88.981%
- **Tapu Fini**: 83.915%
- **Cresselia**: 83.539%
- **Raichu**: 4.839%

## FAQ for Dragonite in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Dragonite?
Dragonite is frequently paired with Incineroar, Gengar-Mega, Landorus-Therian, Tapu Fini. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `44/252/0/0/0/212`. This configuration accounts for 94.279% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dragonite?
Dragonite is most effectively run with the ability **Multiscale** (99.407%) and the item **Flyinium Z** (94.862%).

### What is the most common role for Dragonite?
Based on common item usage (Flyinium Z), Dragonite often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Dragonite on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Dragonite) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Dragonite
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*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).*