Is Dragonite viable in Gen 1 OU?

Dragonite is ranked #19 in Gen 1 OU with 2.03% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Dragonite in Gen 1 OU?

The best counter for Dragonite in Gen 1 OU is Starmie with a 17.5% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Dragonite include Starmie, Snorlax.

What is the best counter for Dragonite in Gen 1 OU?

Starmie is the best counter for Dragonite in Gen 1 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 17.5% of their encounters.

Dragonite counters

Gen 1 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0149 Dragonite

DragonFlying

USAGE 2.0% #19

BASE STATS

HP 91

ATK 134

DEF 95

SPA 100

SPD 100

SPE 80

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Ice

2×

RockDragonFairy

½×

FireWaterFightingBug

¼×

Grass

0×

Ground

Moves

Wrap 90.8% Blizzard 82.5% Thunder Wave 71.1% Agility 64.1% Hyper Beam 53.6% Body Slam 18.0% Surf 8.6% Ice Beam 5.7%

Items

nothing 100.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Starmie

WaterPsychic SOFT CHECK

25.696

17.5% dies 7.49%

Snorlax

Normal SOFT CHECK

22.545

15.7% dies 7.66%

Ranked #19 with 2.03% usage. Sorted by reliability score.