Pokemon Legends Z-A: Best Dragonite Moveset And Nature

Learn how to use Dragonite and its Mega in the Pokemon Legends Z-A competitive scene with information about its moveset and nature.

Mega Dragonite (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Mega Dragonite (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Dragonite was the first new Mega Evolution to be announced in Pokemon Legends Z-A. The Pokemon has already made a decisive impact in the competitive scene. So in this article, lets see how to use Dragonite and its new Mega Evolution competitively.

Best Dragonite Moveset in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Mega Dragonite in Pokemon Legends Z-A (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Mega Dragonite in Pokemon Legends Z-A (Image via The Pokemon Company)

These are the moves you want to use on your Dragonite, especially if you are looking to Mega Evolve it later.

  • Hurricane
  • Draco Meteor/ Dragon Pulse
  • Thunderbolt
  • Ice Beam

While Dragonite is a physical attacker in its base form, Mega Dragonite is far more specially inclined. However, this is not an issue. Similar to Generation 1 Pokemon like Clefable, Nidoking, and Nidoqueen, Dragonite has been blessed with a vast move pool. This includes not only Special STAB for both its types, but “BoltBeam” coverage as well.

Dragonite learns Hurricane when it evolves from Dragonair at Level 55. TM054 Draco Meteor can be found in the post-game in Wild Zone 20. Until then, Mega Dragonite can use TM075 Dragon Pulse, which is located in Bleu Sector 4. TM67 Thunderbolt is a Research Reward from Mable at Level 24, while TM13 Ice Beam can be collected from the center of the court of Wild Zone 12.

Defeat the Rogue Mega Dragonite in Main Mission 32, “A Rogue Mega Dragonite” to get the Dragoninite.

Best Dragonite Nature in Pokemon Legends Z-A

As Mega Dragonite is built as a Special Attacker, use either a Modest (+SpA, -Atk) nature or a Timid (+Spe, -Atk) one. If your Dragonite does not have that nature, you can use a Mint to change it. Buy a Timid Mint from a vendor at Vert Sector 6, while you can buy a Modest Mint at Rouge Sector 1.

Dragonite Stats and Location

Dratini can be caught in Sector 3 of Jaune District (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Dratini can be caught in Sector 3 of Jaune District (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Catch Dratini, Dragonite’s first stage, in Bleu Sector 9, Jaune Sector 3, Magenta District, Rouge District, and Vert Sector 6.

Dragonite’s stats:

  • HP: 91
  • Attack: 134
  • Defense: 95
  • Special Attack: 100
  • Special Defense: 100
  • Speed: 80

Mega Dragonite’s stats:

  • HP: 91
  • Attack: 124
  • Defense: 115
  • Special Attack: 145
  • Special Defense: 125
  • Speed: 100

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