DRAGONITE

Your go-to guide for DRAGONITE in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Learn how to get, train, and use this powerful Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon effectively.

Alright, let's talk about Dragonite in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. This thing is an absolute powerhouse, a real dragon in every sense of the word. You'll definitely want to know how to get your hands on one if you can!

Obtaining Dragonite

Unlike many other Pokémon in XD, you can't snag a Dragonite directly from a Shadow Pokémon battle or find one in the wild. Your primary way to get a Dragonite is by evolving a Dratini or Dragonair.

Dratini and Dragonair

You'll need to acquire a Dratini first. The most reliable way to do this is through trading. Keep an eye out for NPCs or special events that might offer a Dratini. Once you have a Dratini, you'll need to level it up to level 30 to evolve it into Dragonair. Then, keep training that Dragonair until it hits level 55 to evolve it into the mighty Dragonite.

Dragonite's Strengths and Weaknesses

Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying type, which gives it some interesting resistances and a few key weaknesses you'll want to be aware of:

Resistances:

• Fighting
• Bug
• Fire
• Water
• Grass
• Electric

Weaknesses:

• Ice (x2)
• Rock (x2)
• Dragon (x2)

That Ice weakness is no joke! A single Ice-type move can do double damage, so be super careful when facing opponents with powerful Ice attacks. Rock and Dragon types are also a threat.

Recommended Moveset

Dragonite has a massive movepool, so you can customize it quite a bit. Here's a solid starting point:

• Dragon Claw/Outrage: Essential STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves. Dragon Claw is reliable, while Outrage hits harder but locks you in for a few turns.
• Fly: Good for STAB and also serves as a useful travel move outside of battle.
• Earthquake: Excellent coverage against Rock and Steel types that resist Dragon moves.
• Thunderbolt/Ice Beam: These special attacks offer great coverage against Flying and Dragon types that might give Dragonite trouble.

Remember to consider Dragonite's stats. It has fantastic Attack and Special Attack, so you can go either physical or special, though its physical attack is usually higher.

Training Dragonite

Raising a Dragonite takes time, especially if you're evolving from Dratini. Focus on battles where it can gain good experience. Don't be afraid to use items like Rare Candy if you have them to speed things up, but generally, battling is the way to go. Make sure to heal it up at a Pokémon Center regularly!

With its incredible stats and typing, Dragonite is a fantastic addition to any team in Pokémon XD. Train it well, and it'll help you overcome many challenges!