Mega Dragonite Competitive Analysis
Strategic analysis and competitive potential of Mega Dragonite in Pokémon battles
Predicted Stat Analysis
Base Stat Comparison
Dragonite vs Mega Dragonite (Predicted)
HP
91→105+14
Attack
134→154+20
Defense
95→115+20
Sp. Attack
100→120+20
Sp. Defense
100→120+20
Speed
80→86+6
Competitive Strengths
- +Excellent mixed attacking stats
- +Improved bulk with higher defenses
- +Versatile movepool coverage
- +Dragon/Flying typing advantages
- -Still vulnerable to Ice and Rock moves
- -Moderate speed tier
Predicted Movepool & Strategy
Key Moves
Physical Attacks
- • Dragon Claw / Outrage
- • Earthquake
- • Fire Punch / Thunder Punch
- • Extreme Speed
Special Attacks
- • Draco Meteor
- • Hurricane / Air Slash
- • Flamethrower / Thunderbolt
- • Ice Beam
Utility
- • Dragon Dance
- • Roost
- • Thunder Wave
- • Substitute
Potential Strategies
Mixed Attacker
Utilize both physical and special attacks to catch opponents off-guard with unpredictable coverage.
Setup Sweeper
Use Dragon Dance to boost Attack and Speed, then sweep with powerful physical moves.
Bulky Attacker
Take advantage of improved bulk to tank hits while dealing consistent damage.
Team Building & Synergy
Good Partners
- • Stealth Rock setters - Entry hazard support
- • Speed control - Thunder Wave, Trick Room
- • Ice-type counters - Fire/Steel types
- • Healing support - Wish passers
Checks & Counters
- • Ice types - 4x weakness
- • Rock types - 2x weakness
- • Faster threats - Speed control needed
- • Fairy types - Dragon immunity
Role in Meta
- • Versatile attacker - Multiple roles
- • Meta centralizing - Forces team building decisions
- • Late-game cleaner - After setup
- • Wallbreaker - High offensive stats
Sample Competitive Sets
Dragon Dance Sweeper
Physical setup sweeper
Ability: Multiscale (predicted)
Item: Dragoniteite
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 HP / 252 Spe
Moves:
- • Dragon Dance
- • Outrage / Dragon Claw
- • Earthquake
- • Fire Punch
Mixed Attacker
Unpredictable coverage
Ability: Multiscale (predicted)
Item: Dragoniteite
Nature: Naive
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Moves:
- • Dragon Claw
- • Hurricane
- • Earthquake
- • Flamethrower