Dragon type Pokémon are without a doubt one of the strongest types of Pokémon out there, and they were considered the strongest until the fairy-type was introduced. Even still, most of the dragon-types are stronger than your average Pokémon.
So, what makes this type of Pokémon so strong? Well, for starters, they generally have the highest average HP and base stat total of all types, and they even have the highest average Special Attack of all types.
And even if we don’t look at their battle stats and their powerful abilities, which are impressive nonetheless, dragon Pokémon have a pretty amazing design. Almost all of them look stunning, they are regal and graceful and they carry themselves with pride that comes with knowing their own strength.
What’s testament of their strength is that most of the dragon-type Pokémon are either pseudo-legendary or legendary, and they are mostly resistant to most other types of Pokémon. Dragon-types are generally weak to their own type and to fairy-type, but they can hold their own using their impressive power set if they ever go to battle against the opponents they are weak against.
So, in this article, we are going to have a look at some of the most powerful dragon Pokémon of all time and find out what makes them better than the rest!
Best Dragon Type Pokémon of 2022
19. Flygon
Flygon is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Pokémon that was introduced in Generation III. At level 45, it evolves from Vibrava and is the final form of Trapinch.
Flygon looks like an insect and it has a mixed coloration of brown and light green. To protect its eyes, it deploys a membrane and uses music to trap its prey. Among trainers, it has earned the title of “Desert Spirit.” This is because it can cloak its presence in a veil of sand during travel.
- Type: Dragon/Ground
- Weakness: Ice, Fairy, Dragon
- Immunity: Ground, Electric
- Resistance: Poison, Rock and Fire
18. Hydreigon
Hydreigon is a dual-type Dragon/Dark Pokémon. It evolves from Zweilous at level 64 and is the last form of Deino. It was introduced in Generation V!
Hydreigon is a two-footed Pokémon that has a dark blue hue and brutish red eyes. On its back, a wing-like contraption is visible. It is volatile and will attack whatever presents as a potential threat. Also, this dark-type Pokémon relies on its sextet of powerful wings to travel at lightning fast speeds.
- Type: Dragon/Dark
- Weakness: Fighting, Bug, Ice, Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity: Ground, Electric
- Resistance: Ghost, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric
17. Kingdra
Kingdra is a dual-type Dragon/Water Pokémon that was introduced in Generation II. This Pokémon evolves from Seadra if traded while holding a dragon scale, and is the last form of Horsea.
Kingdra looks like a seahorse and has a smooth, aerodynamic body. It also has a folding tail and a likeable personality. Although this Pokémon is cute and adorable, it wields tremendous power too. In attack, it relies on powerful water attacks that it expels from its snout. However, it never attacks a target without provocation.
- Type: Dragon/Water
- Weakness: Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity: None
- Resistance: Steel, Fire, Water
16. Duraludon
Duraludon is a dual-type Dragon/Steel Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VIII. Although it does not evolve, it has a Gigantamax form.
Duraludon is made out of steel and is bipedal and looks scary. On its body, beautiful streaks are visible in zigs and zags. It also has a terrifying aura and indestructible armor. To avoid corrosion due to water, it prefers dry and mountainous places.
- Type: Steel/Dragon
- Weakness: Fighting, Ground
- Immunity: Poison
- Resistance: Normal, Flying, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic
15. Noivern
Noivern is a dual-type Dragon/Flying Pokémon and was introduced in Generation VI. It evolves from Noibat at level 48 and is the final form of Noibat.
Noivern is a mixed hue of black and purple. It also has a wooly mane and glistening yellow eyes. This flying-type Pokémon is adept aerially and can unleash destructive attacks in the air. If its enemies wander too close, it can displace them with ultrasonic waves. When approached calmly with sweet fruit, it won’t attack.
- Type: Dragon/Flying
- Weakness: Rock, Ice, Fairy, Dragon
- Immunity: Ground
- Resistance: Fighting, Bug, Water, Fire, Grass
14. Haxorus
Haxorus is a Dragon-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation V. At level 48, it evolves from Fraxure and it is the final form of Axew.
Haxorus is a two-legged Pokémon that is a mix of yellow and green coloration and has deep black skin on certain parts of its lower body. Also, it has massive tusks which are sharp and virtually indestructible. It has menacing black pupils and an unbreakable sleeve of armour on its body. Although Haxorus is friendly, it can resort to violence if it senses a threat to its territory.
- Type: Dragon
- Weakness: Ice, Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity: None
- Resistance: Fire, Water, Grass, Electric
13. Goodra
Goodra is a Dragon-type Pokémon. It has pseudo-legendary status and was introduced in Generation VI. At level 50, it evolves from Sliggoo and it is the final form of Goomy.
Goodra is a slime-like Pokémon that is draconic and comes in a pale purple coating. It has two green spots on its cheek, bright eyes and a long neck. Also Goodra has four horns which look like antennas and nubs respectively. Its slimy surface drips as it moves between locations. It prefers sub-aquatic climes and thrives perfectly in rivers, oceans and other bodies of water. It also enjoys the occasional surf. Although it is kind and likeable, it can be vicious. In attack, it relies on its horns and tails which it can deploy with an insane ferocity.
- Type: Dragon
- Weakness: Ice, Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity: None
- Resistance: Fire, Water, Grass, Electric
12. Garchomp
Garchomp is a dual Ground/Dragon type Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation IV. This Pokémon evolves from Gabite at level 48 and is the last form of Gible. It can also Mega Evolve using Garchompite!
Garchomp has a dark-blue hue and is two-footed and has a hammer-shaped skull. Despite its regal aura, this Pokémon has beautiful golden streaks between its belly and snout. It can switch between wings and fins with no effort and flies powerfully as a result. It also has radar-like sensibilities and sharp chompers which serve it well in battle.
- Type: Dragon/Ground
- Weakness: Ice, Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity: Electric
- Resistance: Poison, Rock, Fire
11. Dragapult
Dragapult is a dual-type Dragon/Ghost Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves from Drakloak at level 60 and is the last form of Dreepy.
Dragapult is a dark navy ghost-type Pokémon. On its body, there are pink chevrons that show rank. Also, it has a light blue crest and yellow eyes. In its horns, it has two missiles lodged and ready to go. However, most trainers know almost nothing about its characteristics and its existence remains shrouded in mystery.
- Type: Dragon/Ghost
- Weakness: Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Fairy
- Immunity: Normal, Fighting
- Resistance: Poison, Water, Fire, Bug, Electric
10. Salamence
Salamence is a dual-type Dragon/Flying Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation III. It evolves from Shelgon at level 50 and is the last form of Bagon. It can also Mega Evolve using Salamencite!
Salamence is a quadrupedal Pokémon which has a tapering tail and scales that traverse its physical frame. On its legs, there are three claws with red stripes that are visible all over its body. It flies powerfully by using a wing-like protrusion on its face. It is also somewhat volatile when triggered.
- Type: Dragon/Flying
- Weakness: Rock, Ice, Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity: Ground
- Resistance: Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water, Grass
9. Eternatus
Eternatus is a dual-type Dragon/Poison Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation VIII and is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Eternatus is an alien-like Pokémon which has a massive frame, a triangular head and looks almost skeletal. Its coloration is dark-violet with red highlights. Its torso is long, and it has a spinal column. Also, this poison-type is quadrupedal with limbs that look like appendages ninety-degrees from one another. It has a glistening pink core that holds its energy. In attack, it can deploy massive blasts from its core and cause untold destruction to its enemies. Eternatus is the tallest Pokémon in existence.
- Type: Poison/Dragon
- Weaknesses: Ground, Psychic, Ice, Dragon
- Immunity: None
- Resistance: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric
8. Dialga and Palkia
Dialga is a dual Steel/Dragon type Pokémon and Palkia is a dual Water/Dragon type Pokémon. They were both introduced in Generation IV and none of them are known to evolve. These Pokémon along with Giratina forms the Creation Trio!
Dialga is a sauropod-like Pokémon that has metallic parts and a diamond in its center. It has blue stripes, fins and a crest on its head. It has four horns distributed between its head and mouth and spines too. Dialga can travel through time and is extremely difficult to understand.
Palkia is a light-purple Pokémon with a mix of dark shades and gray underarms. It has pink pearls and a gray rim and fins. It has wings, a powerful tail and a streak of cracks across its tail. Palkia is an efficient flyer and moves through space at extreme speeds.
- Type:
- Dialga: Steel/Dragon
- Palkia: Water/Dragon
- Weaknesses:
- Dialga: Fighting, Ground
- Palkia: Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity:
- Dialga: Poison
- Palkia: None
- Resistance:
- Dialga: Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic
- Palkia: Steel, Fire, Water
7. Zygarde
Zygarde is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VI. It does not evolve but has three formes.
Zygarde has a green coloration and has a beak-like structure on its face and gelatinous frame. It also has telepathic abilities and a structure that looks like a second eye. This ground-type Pokémon is able to change its form seamlessly from one moment to another. To replenish itself, it relies on solar power and relies on its powerful teeth in attack. Just like a mammalian predator, it can wield this power efficiently.
- Type: Dragon/Ground
- Weakness: Ice, Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity: Electric
- Resistance: Poison, Rock, Fire
6. Dragonite
Dragonite, which was introduced in Generation I, is a dual-type Flying/Dragon Pokémon. It evolves from Dragonair at level 55 and is the final form of Dratini.
Dragonite is a bipedal, pseudo-legendary Pokémon with massive eyes, a snout and horn-like protrusions on its face. Also, it has a powerful tail and can traverse landscapes at the speed of sound. It is swift, but it’s also said to have a kind disposition and a well developed perception. But if it perceives an existential threat to its environment, it can be very destructive.
- Type: Dragon/Flying
- Weakness: Rock, Dragon, Ice, Fairy
- Immunity: Ground
- Resistance: Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water, Grass
5. Reshiram
Reshiram is a dual-type Dragon/Fire Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is not known to evolve. Along with Zekrom and Kyurem, it forms the Tao Trio!
It is a white dragon-like creature with long white hair. This fire-type Pokémon has blue eyes with three claws on its feet and it has three rings wrapped around its tail. Also, its sharp fangs are visible when it opens its mouth. When Reshiram gets angry or provoked, its tail turns to fire.
- Type: Dragon/Fire
- Weakness: Ground, Rock, Dragon
- Immunity: None
- Resistance: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Electric
4. Zekrom
Zekrom is a dual-type Dragon/Electric Pokémon that was introduced in Generation V. It does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Zekrom is a dragon-like, two-legged Pokémon. It is genderless and has dark patches on its body. It’s eyes are a combination of red and white with matte black pupils. It also has a horn-like protrusion on its snout. Six pairs of teeth make up its dentition with an armor-like padding on its neck. Zekrom’s tail has a spiked formation and generates electricity for its attacks. It also has the ability to zap through the air and cause thunderstorms and destroy sinful people with its lightning.
- Type: Dragon/Electric
- Weakness: Ground, Ice, Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity: None
- Resistance: Flying, Steel, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric
3. Kyurem
Kyurem is a dual-type Dragon/Ice Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation V. It does not evolve but has two other forms known as White Kyurem and Black Kyurem.
Kyurem looks like a dragon and has ice on parts of its body. It has a blue head, and glistening yellow eyes. To support its energy core, this Pokémon has icicles on its wings. Kyurem will give up its icy tips for fiery destruction during battle. Also, it can build and sustain enormous reserves of energy internally.
- Type: Dragon/Ice
- Weakness: Fighting, Rock, Steel
- Immunity: None
- Resistance: Water, Grass, Electric
2. Giratina
Giratina is a dual-type Ghost/Dragon Pokémon that was introduced in Generation IV. This Pokémon does not evolve but has a second forme known as Origin forme.
Giratina looks like a dragon and it is gray, with a gold crown and horns. When it transforms, it develops wings, and three claw-like tips. This legendary Pokémon can wield control over inter-dimensional events. Also, it is possessive and extremely volatile when defending its territory from intruders. As a result, it does not have many allies among other Pokémon.
- Type: Ghost/Dragon
- Weakness: Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Fairy
- Immunity: Normal, Fighting, Ground
- Resistance: Poison, Bug, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric
1. Rayquaza
Rayquaza is a dual Flying/Dragon type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation III. Although Rayquaza is not known to evolve, it can Mega Evolve if it knows Dragon Ascent.
Rayquaza looks like a missile and it is adorned with horns, fins and a ridged brow. It has small, menacing eyes that are a mix of yellow and black. On its belly, a row of four yellow ovals are clearly visible and another on its neck. In its Mega form, it becomes more dominant and destructive.
- Type: Dragon/Flying
- Weakness: Rock, Ice, Dragon, Fairy
- Immunity: Ground
- Resistance: Fighting, Bug, Water, Fire, Grass
Conclusion
These were not only some of the best dragon Pokémon of all time, but also some of the strongest Pokémon ever. The dragon-types are pretty powerful as you saw that the above list is packed with legendary and pseudo-legendary Pokémon. So, let me know how you liked this list and make sure to share it with your friends as well!
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