Dragonite
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Dragonite (), known as in Japan, is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise, and the evolved form of Dragonair, which evolves from Dratini. First introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue, it was designed by Shigeki Morimoto, and, along with Dratini and Dragonair, was the only Dragon-type Pokémon until Pokémon Gold and Silver. It is a powerful Pokémon, with two being featured on the team of the Elite Four's leader, Lance. It has appeared in most mainline games since, as well as spin-offs, such as Pokémon Go. It also appears in other media, such multiple
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- Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
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- Shigeki MorimotoKen Sugimori (finalized)
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- Dragon and Flying
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- Appearances
- Critical reception
- Mega Evolution
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Dragonite (), known as in Japan, is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise, and the evolved form of Dragonair, which evolves from Dratini. First introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue, it was designed by Shigeki Morimoto, and, along with Dratini and Dragonair, was the only Dragon-type Pokémon until Pokémon Gold and Silver. It is a powerful Pokémon, with two being featured on the team of the Elite Four's leader, Lance. It has appeared in most mainline games since, as well as spin-offs, such as Pokémon Go. It also appears in other media, such multiple episodes of the Pokémon TV series and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It is the focus of a short film titled Dragonite and the Postman.
In addition to being a Dragon-type Pokémon, it is also Flying type. It has light-orange skin and orange wings with teal membranes. It also has a striped belly, a tail, two antennae, and a horn. Unlike Dratini and Dragonair, which are both serpentine creatures, Dragonite grows arms and legs. Its colors also differ, with Dratini and Dragonair being blue.