Dragonair (Japanese: ハクリュー Hakuryu)
Dragon air is a Dragon-type Pokémon. It evolves from Dratini starting at level 30, and evolves into Dragonite starting at level 55. Dragonair are long, serpentine Pokémon that can be up to 13 feet long. They have dark, glossy eyes and a small, unicorn-like horn on their foreheads. On either side of their heads are small feathery wings. Dragonair are covered in sapphire-blue scales, except for their bellies, which are a bright white. A feature unique to Dragonair are the small blue orbs that appear under their necks and on the ends of their tails. They somewhat resemble larger versions of their pre-evolutionary forms. Also, they are said to have the ability to control the weather and surrounding climate; they also give out a distinct, gentle aura that can be felt by humans. Many people have also seen these Pokémon flying, even though they have no wings (except for the small wings on their heads, which are too small to assist them in flight). Dragonair also host a large amount of energy within their bodies which they discharge from their crystals, allowing them to change the weather. Dragonair's orb can be used as a source of light.They are docile Pokémon that give out a gentle aura that can be felt by people nearby. Although shy and protective of their habitat, they are also very powerful dragon Pokémon. Dragonair have the ability to shed their skin, ridding their bodies of unwanted ailments. Dragonair are rare Pokémon that often inhabit lakes and seas.
Trivia
➴ The prototype name for Dragonair was "Dragyn", a play on the word "dragon".
➴ Dragonair is one of a few Pokémon who shrinks when it evolves, alongside Gloom into Bellossom, Porygon into Porygon2, and Haunter into Gengar.
➴ Despite being said to be able to change the weather as one of its natural abilities, Dragonair needs to use TMs to learn Hail, Sunny Day, Rain Dance, and Sandstorm.
➴Though mentioned and seen in the anime to have the ability to fly, Dragonair is unable to use the HM Fly, or any other Flying-type moves for that matter.
➴ Dragonair gains the ability to evolve into its next form at the highest level of any Pokémon, 55. It shares this distinction with Pupitar.
➴In Blackthorn City, a woman is willing to trade her Rhydon for a female Dragonair. This makes Dragonair the only Pokémon to be required to be a certain gender for an in-game trade, except from single gender Pokémon.
➴On Route 45, level 10 Dragonair can be found by fishing though Dratini don't evolve until level 30.
Name origin
Dragonair's name appears to be a combination of dragon and air, referring to its ability to change the weather, or "lair", the home of a dragon. It may also be a play on the word debonair. Hakuryū could be taken to mean 白竜, white dragon. Hakuryu was also the name of the dragonlike companion of Hakai from the legend of the journey to the west in Buddhist lore.
In other languages
➴ German: Dragonir
➴ French: Draco - From the Latin word for dragon.
➴ Korean: 신뇽 Sinnyong
➴ Simplified Chinese: 哈克龙 (Hā Kè Lóng)
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