Dragonite Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Dragon / Flying · BST: 600 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker
Dragonite is a Dragon / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Dragonite, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic plus 5 more ranked below.
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Dragonite can Mega Evolve into Mega Dragonite, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.
With a 600 base stat total, Dragonite plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (134), and at base 80 Speed it sits faster than 48% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Dragonite in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Dragonite
- Glalie (Ice)
- Mega Glalie (Ice)
- Beartic (Ice)
- Avalugg (Ice)
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
- Weavile (Dark / Ice)
- Glaceon (Ice)
- Froslass (Ice / Ghost)
How each counter beats Dragonite
- Glalie (Ice) speed-ties Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Mega Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Beartic (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Avalugg (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy) outspeeds Dragonite and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
Dragonite weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ice (×4)
- Rock (×2)
- Dragon (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.25)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
Immunities
- Ground
Base stats
- HP
- 91
- Attack
- 134
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Attack
- 100
- Sp. Defense
- 100
- Speed
- 80
- Total
- 600
Best Tera Types for Dragonite
The best Tera Types for Dragonite cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Multiscale (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Dragon-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Dragonite:
Frequently asked questions about Dragonite
What counters Dragonite in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Dragonite are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic, Avalugg, Alolan Ninetales. These Pokémon hit Dragonite super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Dragonite weak to?
Dragonite is a Dragon / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Dragonite?
The single best pick against Dragonite in the Pokémon Champions roster is Glalie, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Dragonite in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Dragonite, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Dragon / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Dragonite's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Dragonite good in Pokémon Champions?
Dragonite's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (600 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.