Dragonite vs Rayquaza
Rayquaza has the higher base stat total (680 vs 600), Rayquaza is faster (base Speed 95 vs 80), and each can hit the other super effectively with its own types (Dragonite’s Dragon moves hit Rayquaza for 2×; Rayquaza’s Dragon moves hit Dragonite for 2×).
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Base stats side by side
| Stat | Dragonite | Rayquaza |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 91 | 105 (higher) |
| Attack | 134 | 150 (higher) |
| Defense | 95 (higher) | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 150 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 100 (higher) | 90 |
| Speed | 80 | 95 (higher) |
| Total | 600 | 680 (higher) |
| Bulk | 286 (higher) | 285 |
Who has the edge?
Rayquaza is faster (95 vs 80 base Speed), has the higher Attack (150 vs 134), has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 100), and hits Dragonite for 2× with its Dragon moves, but Dragonite has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (286 vs 285) and hits Rayquaza for 2× with its Dragon moves.
Dragonite is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (286 vs 285)
- hits Rayquaza for 2× with its Dragon moves
Rayquaza is ahead on
- is faster (95 vs 80 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (150 vs 134)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 100)
- hits Dragonite for 2× with its Dragon moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Dragonite: Inner Focus, Multiscale; Rayquaza: Air Lock), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Dragonite has 132 Speed and Rayquaza has 147, so Rayquaza moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Dragonite | Rayquaza |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 80 | 95 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 132 | 147 |
Type matchup, both ways
Dragonite (Dragon/Flying) attacking Rayquaza
Dragon 2×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Dragonite hits Rayquaza for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying) attacking Dragonite
Dragon 2×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Rayquaza hits Dragonite for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Dragonite: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Rayquaza: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Dragonite
- Inner Focus. Prevents flinching.
- Multiscale (hidden ability). Halves damage taken from full HP.
Rayquaza
- Air Lock. Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Size, generation and evolution
Rayquaza is taller (7 m vs 2.2 m for Dragonite), and Dragonite is heavier (210 kg vs 206.5 kg for Rayquaza).
| Detail | Dragonite | Rayquaza |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2.2 m | 7 m |
| Weight | 210 kg | 206.5 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite | Rayquaza (does not evolve) |
Dragonite (#0149) is a Dragon/Flying-type Dragon Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite.
Rayquaza (#0384) is a Dragon/Flying-type Sky High Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Rayquaza does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Dragonite and Rayquaza in the Compare tool
- Dragonite and Rayquaza Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Flying weaknesses
- Speed tiers