Ash's Dragonite

Ash's Dragonite (Japanese: サトシのカイリュー Satoshi's Kairyu) was the first by in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, and his fifty-fifth overall.
==In animation==
===History===
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 first encountered Dragonite as a on Dragonite Island in A Test in Paradise!. Unlike the other Dragonair on its home island, it had trouble learning how to fly. Seeing this, Ash offered to help Dragonair learn and master the use of its wings. Using an trampoline provided by , Ash managed to help Dragonair overcome its shortcomings.
Dragonair then sensed capturing one of its friends, and the group intervened. Team Rocket sent out a to deal with them, and one of its es sent Ash flying into the air. Dragonair tried to save him from his fall, but its skin was too slippery for Ash to hold on to. As such, it then proceeded to evolve into Dragonite and save Ash. After Team Rocket was defeated, Dragonite expressed its willingness to come with Ash, and he it.
In Raid Battle in The Ruins!, Ash used Dragonite to traverse through the Desert Resort. Later, it took part in a against a in the Colossus Ruins, dealing the finishing blow on it with Goh's Darmanitan.
 
In A Festival Reunion!, Dragonite was Ash's second and last Pokémon in his World Coronation Series match against in Shalour City, following the defeat of his . After defeating her , Dragonite went up against Korrina's Lucario. Thanks to its Mega Evolution, Lucario proved to be an extremely tough opponent. Dragonite was able to raise its power and by using , and it put up an intense fight, taking on many strong moves like and . It was ultimately the last one standing, winning the match for Ash and causing him to be elevated to the Great Class.
In Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!, Dragonite was used alongside and to battle a rampaging Gigantamax . Despite their best efforts, Centiskorch was only defeated when arrived.
In Crowning the Chow Crusher!, Ash entered the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest with Dragonite. However, they failed to get past the first round due to Dragonite's surprisingly small appetite.
In Thrash of the Titans!, Dragonite met at the Opelucid Gym, and was quick to give her a big hug. It was later used in a World Coronation Series match against her, battling Iris's own . Despite holding its own, Dragonite was unable to match Iris's Dragonite's power and was recalled. Dragonite was later sent back out to battle , eventually emerging victorious thanks to Iris's encouragement for it to enjoy battles, and its newly learned . This win allowed Ash to advance to the Ultra Class.
In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, Dragonite devolved back into Dragonair, then , and finally an as a result of a clash between and distorting time. After stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal.
In Reuniting for the First Time!, Ash used Dragonite during his battle against Wallace in Lilycove City, using it against Wallace's . The conclusion of this matchup was not shown.
In Aim For The Eight!, Ash used Dragonite as his first Pokémon in his World Coronation Series match against Raihan, using it against his . Although Dragonite fought well, scoring several strong hits on Flygon, Flygon was able to utilize its to mask its movements and inflict massive damage on Dragonite, and it was ultimately defeated, resulting in its first known loss under Ash's ownership.
In Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!, Ash visited Pallet Town and introduced his Pokémon to his new friends that he caught during his journey around the world, including Dragonite. During the visit, Dragonite trained with , , , and . Ash then used Dragonite as his second Pokémon in his battle against Paul, using it against his . However, despite its best effort, Dragonite was defeated. Before Ash left his hometown, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.
In Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!, Dragonite was the first Pokémon Ash used in his Masters Eight Tournament battle against . It went up against her , only to be immediately hit by Sucker Punch. Dragonite then proceeded to land Draco Meteor but was then put to by , before being defeated by multiple consecutive attacks and unable to hear Ash's pleas for it to wake up.
In Toying With Your Motions!, Dragonite was Ash's sixth Pokémon to be sent out during his Masters Eight Tournament match against Leon, being forced out when Leon's struck with . Ash attempted to have Dragonite use Dragon Dance and then attack, only for it to get hit by Dragon Tail as well and be forced back into its . Later, Ash sent Dragonite back out after his had been defeated by Dragapult. This time, the confrontation between the two types ended in Dragonite's victory, after which Leon sent out his . The two Pokémon clashed in the next episode, where Dragonite, despite having a huge type advantage, ended up losing to the . In Partners in Time!, Dragonite appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against Leon's Charizard. After Ash had won the battle, Dragonite joined him and the rest of his team for the awards ceremony.
Ash left Dragonite along with the rest of his Journeys team at Professor Oak's Laboratory sometime prior to The Road Most Traveled!, as he decided he wanted to start rotating his team for his new journey.
In Getting to the Heart of it All!, Dragonite was shown to have rejoined Ash's team. During the episode, it chased after a train so Ash could tell a that he had found its Trainer.
In The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!, Dragonite assisted Ash in looking for a missing around Oak's lab, but to no avail.
===Personality and characteristics===
Much like Ash's Muk, Dragonite is a hugger, often embracing people and , even when it is meeting them for the first time. In Caring for a Mystery!, it even tried to hug an un-hatched , forcing Ash to tell it that it shouldn't do so. It also displayed both courage and determination in saving Ash, which gave it the boost it needed to evolve. It cares for its friends, as it didn't hesitate to come to the aid of its Dragonite friend and Ash.
Like many members of its species, Ash's Dragonite is an adept flyer and relishes the chance to do so. In Raid Battle in The Ruins!, Ash used Dragonite to help him and cross the Desert Resort, and was happy to race with Goh and his to see who was faster, becoming so engrossed in the race that it sent Ash and Pikachu flying through the air. Dragonite was overjoyed by its victory, and while it obediently returned to its before Ash and Goh entered the cramped Colossus Ruins, it was visibly disappointed. Dragonite has also been shown to have good instincts as a caretaker, as seen in Panic in the Park! when it convinced Ash and Goh that the conflict between Goh's Pokémon would be best left for them to solve themselves, while at the same time it made no effort to stop them from trying to intervene. In There's a New Kid in Town!, it was able to stop a crying fit from Goh's Sobble with simply a gentle hug.
Despite its considerable large size, Dragonite is a light eater, seen during the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest, where Dragonite was fully satisfied during the first round of the contest and was shown to have not even eaten all of the food on its plate. 
Dragonite is also an extremely resilient and strong Pokémon, being able to defeat both of 's Pokémon, including her Mega , and withstand a multitude of attacks. In battle, it gains a fierce disposition, indicating a passion for and enjoyment of battling, though afterward, it will return to its usual happy nature.
===Appearance===
As an (left)	As a	As a
 	 	
===Moves used===
====Moves improvised====
	 	 	
	Raid Battle in The Ruins! 	and 	Goh's Darmanitan
	Description: A combination of Hurricane and Overheat. Darmanitan uses Overheat while Dragonite creates a Hurricane; the two attacks then combine to create a swirling stream of red-orange fire surrounded by green blades of energy. This was used to incapacitate a in the Colossus Ruins. 	Description: A combination of Hurricane and Overheat. Darmanitan uses Overheat while Dragonite creates a Hurricane; the two attacks then combine to create a swirling stream of red-orange fire surrounded by green blades of energy. This was used to incapacitate a in the Colossus Ruins. 	Description: A combination of Hurricane and Overheat. Darmanitan uses Overheat while Dragonite creates a Hurricane; the two attacks then combine to create a swirling stream of red-orange fire surrounded by green blades of energy. This was used to incapacitate a in the Colossus Ruins.
	A Festival Reunion! 	 	None
	Description: Dragonite uses Dragon Dance to not only boost its attack power and speed, but also deflect the opponent's physical attacks. This also makes it spin and complete the dance faster. This was first used in 's World Coronation Series against . It was used again in Aim For The Eight!, during Ash's World Coronation Series entrance battle against Raihan, and in Toying With Your Motions!, during the finals of the Masters Eight Tournament. 	Description: Dragonite uses Dragon Dance to not only boost its attack power and speed, but also deflect the opponent's physical attacks. This also makes it spin and complete the dance faster. This was first used in 's World Coronation Series against . It was used again in Aim For The Eight!, during Ash's World Coronation Series entrance battle against Raihan, and in Toying With Your Motions!, during the finals of the Masters Eight Tournament. 	Description: Dragonite uses Dragon Dance to not only boost its attack power and speed, but also deflect the opponent's physical attacks. This also makes it spin and complete the dance faster. This was first used in 's World Coronation Series against . It was used again in Aim For The Eight!, during Ash's World Coronation Series entrance battle against Raihan, and in Toying With Your Motions!, during the finals of the Masters Eight Tournament.
	Thrash of the Titans! 	 	None
	Description: Dragonite spins around to surround itself in its own Hurricane, creating a spinning barrier of wind that repels attacks. This was used in Ash's World Coronation Series match against at the Opelucid Gym. 	Description: Dragonite spins around to surround itself in its own Hurricane, creating a spinning barrier of wind that repels attacks. This was used in Ash's World Coronation Series match against at the Opelucid Gym. 	Description: Dragonite spins around to surround itself in its own Hurricane, creating a spinning barrier of wind that repels attacks. This was used in Ash's World Coronation Series match against at the Opelucid Gym.
	Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit! 	 	None
	Description: Dragonite Meteor (Japanese: Kairyu Meteor Shower) is an improvised tactic in which Dragonite, while in the process of using Draco Meteor, launches the attack forward at its opponent, instead of upwards, whilst also charging at the opponent. Dragonite can also fire the Draco Meteor normally and then dive among the meteors. While doing so, it grabs the opponent and starts spinning before crashing to the ground. This was first used in Ash's 3-on-3 battle with Paul, and again later in Toying With Your Motions! and Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, during Ash's battle against .	Description: Dragonite Meteor (Japanese: Kairyu Meteor Shower) is an improvised tactic in which Dragonite, while in the process of using Draco Meteor, launches the attack forward at its opponent, instead of upwards, whilst also charging at the opponent. Dragonite can also fire the Draco Meteor normally and then dive among the meteors. While doing so, it grabs the opponent and starts spinning before crashing to the ground. This was first used in Ash's 3-on-3 battle with Paul, and again later in Toying With Your Motions! and Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, during Ash's battle against .	Description: Dragonite Meteor (Japanese: Kairyu Meteor Shower) is an improvised tactic in which Dragonite, while in the process of using Draco Meteor, launches the attack forward at its opponent, instead of upwards, whilst also charging at the opponent. Dragonite can also fire the Draco Meteor normally and then dive among the meteors. While doing so, it grabs the opponent and starts spinning before crashing to the ground. This was first used in Ash's 3-on-3 battle with Paul, and again later in Toying With Your Motions! and Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, during Ash's battle against .
===Artwork===
 	 	
Artwork for Find the difference 	Third poster for the Japanese version of	Artwork from "After the story" https://twitter.com/anipoke_pr/status/1388735000615424001
 	 	
Artwork from "After the story" https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1391271716639318019	Official poster from 	Poster for
==In the games==
===Core series games===
Dragonite, along with the rest of Ash's Journeys team, was made available in through Pokémon anime broadcasts in Japan. These Pokémon utilize a common password which was revealed during the Japanese TV broadcasts. Players could claim Dragonite with the password , a reference to the species' reputation as "The Sea Incarnate". She has 31 IVs in , , and , as well as 30 IVs in , , and .
===Spin-off games===
====Pokémon Ga-Olé====
Dragonite appears in Pokémon Ga-Olé as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the .
=====As an opponent=====
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====Pokémon Masters EX====
Dragonite, along with the rest of 's Pokémon Journeys: The Series team, appears during the special events and in .
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Journeys===
Dragonite debuted in Caring for a Mystery!. In Toughing It Out!, it was revealed to have battled Korrina's Lucario in a flashback. In Thrash of the Titans!, Dragonite fought against in a World Coronation Series match.
====Moves used====
==Trivia==
* Dragonite is Ash's first:
** Non-temporary capture of a species that one of owned first.
** Capture of a fully evolved Pokémon as his first new Pokémon in a new series.
** Pseudo-legendary Pokémon to be in its fully evolved form.
** type to be caught in its fully evolved form.
** Capture of a fully evolved Pokémon since in Hook, Line, and Stinker, 927 episodes earlier, and thus also his first such capture outside of the original series.
*** If temporarily owned Pokémon aren't counted, his last fully evolved capture was in Fowl Play!, 941 episodes earlier.
** since Seaking.
*** His last non-temporary Generation I Pokémon was , which was caught in Snack Attack, 1,001 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to evolve in the same episode it is caught in since in Primeape Goes Bananas, 1,070 episodes earlier.
** Capture of a three-stage evolutionary line in its fully evolved form since in The Bug Stops Here, 934 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to be seen evolving prior to its capture since in Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!, 418 episodes earlier.
** Capture of a Pokémon that was introduced in a previous generation since in Riding the Winds of Change!, 565 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to know an -boosting status move.
*** In addition, it is Ash's first Pokémon to know a status move that increases more than one stat at once.
* Dragonite is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon currently in Ash's possession.
* Dragonite took part in every on-screen World Coronation Series that advanced Ash to the next rank.
* In JN128, the announcer of the World Coronation Series identified Dragonite as (Japanese: 流星の化身 Meteor incarnate) when discussing Ash's team.
* Dragonite is referred to as a female in the , , ian, , and dubs.
* Although, as revealed by a distribution in the games, Dragonite is female and has the Ability , early promotional materials showed that Dragonite was male and had as an Ability. Said promotional materials have since been updated.
==References==
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