Dragon type
Pokémon.
Pseudo-legendary type; resists 4 attacking types; banned to Ubers historically.
Dragon stats
What defines the Dragon type
Dragon is the 'legendary' type. Of the 15 traditional pseudo-legendaries (BST 600), 10 are part Dragon: Dragonite, Salamence, Garchomp, Hydreigon, Goodra, Kommo-o, Dragapult, Baxcalibur, Tyranitar (no — Tyranitar isn't Dragon), Metagross (no), wait let me recount. Pseudos that are Dragon: Dragonite, Salamence, Garchomp, Hydreigon, Goodra, Kommo-o, Dragapult, Baxcalibur — 8 out of 13. Dragon resists 4 of the most-common attacking types (Fire, Water, Grass, Electric) — defensively excellent until Fairy was introduced in Gen 6 and made Dragon 0× vs. Fairy.
Best Dragon-type Pokémon
Top 12 by Base Stat Total across all generations
Eternatus
Rayquaza
Dialga
Palkia
Giratina
Reshiram
Zekrom
Koraidon
Miraidon
Kyurem
Dragonite
Salamence
Dragon offensive analysis
Dragon hits Dragon super-effective. That's it — but Dragon STAB is uniquely 'spammable' because few defensive types resist it well (Steel and Fairy). Outrage (120 BP physical, 2-3 turn lock-in then confused) and Draco Meteor (130 BP special, lowers SpA after) are the high-BP options. Specs Hydreigon Draco Meteor 2HKOs anything that doesn't resist Dragon.
What Dragon attacks hit super-effective
What resists Dragon attacks
Strongest Dragon moves
Top 11 attacking moves by base power (Gen 9)
| Move | Cat | BP | Acc | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | special | 130 | 90 | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move… |
| Glaive Rush | physical | 120 | 100 | The user throws its entire body into a reckless charge. Attacks from opposing Po… |
| Outrage | physical | 120 | 100 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes conf… |
| Dragon Rush | physical | 100 | 75 | The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also … |
| Dragon Pulse | special | 85 | 100 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. |
| Dragon Claw | physical | 80 | 100 | The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage. |
| Order Up | physical | 80 | 100 | The user attacks with elegant poise. If the user has a Tatsugiri in its mouth, t… |
| Breaking Swipe | physical | 60 | 100 | The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pok�mon. This also lo… |
| Dragon Breath | special | 60 | 100 | The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the tar… |
| Dragon Tail | physical | 60 | 90 | The target is knocked away, and a different Pok�mon is dragged out. In the wild,… |
| Scale Shot | physical | 25 | 90 | The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts… |
Dragon defensive analysis
Dragon resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric (4 resistances). Pre-Gen 6 the only Dragon weakness was Ice (Dragon also resists Dragon? — no, Dragon is neutral against itself attack-wise but 2× damage when defending against Dragon attacks). Post-Gen 6: Ice, Dragon, Fairy weaknesses. Fairy hits Dragon for 4× damage on dual Dragon/Flying types like Salamence and Dragonite.
Dragon's weaknesses, resistances, and immunities
Weak to (2×)
Resists (½×)
Best Dragon dual-type combos
Dragon / Ground
Examples: Garchomp, Zygarde, Flygon
Earthquake + Dragon STAB; only weak to Ice, Fairy, Dragon
Dragon / Steel
Examples: Dialga, Duraludon, Archaludon
Drops Fairy weakness; Dragon Tail forces switches
Dragon / Dark
Examples: Hydreigon, Roaring Moon
Drops Fairy weakness; Dark Pulse coverage on Steels
Dragon / Ghost
Examples: Dragapult, Giratina-O
Norm/Fighting immune; Specs Draco + Shadow Ball coverage
Dragon type history & meta shifts
Dragon was banned/restricted in Smogon for years (Dragonite in Gen 4-5 was on the edge of OU bannable). Gen 6 Fairy was specifically designed to nerf Dragon, and it worked — Dragon-types like Latios dropped from OU to UU briefly. Tera Steel on Dragons (Gen 9) flips the Fairy weakness into resistance, restoring offensive viability.
Vibe in one line
Pseudo-legendary type; Fairy era killed pure offense; Tera Steel revival.