Partner ideas
for Dragonite
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Dragonite: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (5)
Kingambit
DarkSteelOn 31% of Dragonite's ranked teams
Resists IceResists RockResists DragonHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Rock super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Head
Sneasler
FightingPoisonFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
On 29% of Dragonite's ranked teamsResists RockHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatHits Fairy super-effectively with Dire ClawAdds team-wide guard support
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 45% of Dragonite's ranked teams
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with Flare BlitzAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Flare Blitz
Raichu
ElectricFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
On 15% of Dragonite's ranked teamsAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Sinistcha
GrassGhostRedirection covers Dragonite's setup turn
On 15% of Dragonite's ranked teamsHits Rock super-effectively with Matcha GotchaAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Plan partners (14)
Simipour
WaterFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Resists IceDragonite resists its SurfHits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastHits Rock super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Dragon super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk Shot
Volcarona
BugFireRedirection covers Dragonite's setup turn
Sets the Tailwind Dragonite wantsResists IceResists FairyHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatHits Rock super-effectively with Giga DrainBreaks Steel walls with Overheat
Salazzle
PoisonFireFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Resists IceResists FairyHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Overheat
Infernape
FireFightingFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Overheat
Simisear
FireFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Resists IceResists FairyHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Overheat
Lopunny
NormalFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Hits Ice super-effectively with High Jump KickHits Rock super-effectively with High Jump KickHits Dragon super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with High Jump Kick
Clefable
FairyRedirection covers Dragonite's setup turn
Weavile
DarkIceFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with Low KickHits Rock super-effectively with Low KickHits Dragon super-effectively with Icicle CrashAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Low Kick
Kangaskhanmega
NormalFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Hits Ice super-effectively with Hammer ArmHits Rock super-effectively with Hammer ArmHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice PunchBreaks Steel walls with Hammer Arm
Simisage
GrassFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Hits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastHits Rock super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Focus Blast
Meowstic
PsychicFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Raichualolan
ElectricPsychicFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Meowsticfemale
PsychicFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Liepard
DarkFake Out buys Dragonite's setup turn
Defensive glue (5)
Forretress
BugSteelCovers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Dragonite is immune to its BulldozeDragonite is immune to its EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice SpinnerHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Dragonite is immune to its BulldozeDragonite is immune to its EarthquakeDragonite resists its SurfHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Metagross
SteelPsychicCovers its Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Dragonite is immune to its EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Meteor MashHits Rock super-effectively with Meteor MashHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Meteor MashBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Dragonite is immune to its EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Dragonite is immune to its EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Rock super-effectively with Steel RollerHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake