Is Dragonite viable in Gen 5 OU?

Dragonite is ranked #17 in Gen 5 OU with 13.45% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Dragonite in Gen 5 OU?

The best counter for Dragonite in Gen 5 OU is Landorus-Therian with a 31.1% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Dragonite include Landorus-Therian, Ferrothorn, Keldeo.

What is the best counter for Dragonite in Gen 5 OU?

Landorus-Therian is the best counter for Dragonite in Gen 5 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 31.1% of their encounters.

Dragonite counters

Gen 5 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0149 Dragonite

DragonFlying

USAGE 13.5% #17

ABILITYMultiscale

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

Outrage 87.3% Extreme Speed 84.9% Dragon Dance 71.9% Fire Punch 65.8% Superpower 32.4% Ice Punch 16.5% Earthquake 13.5% Dragon Claw 6.9%

Items

Lum Berry 41.2% Leftovers 30.7% Choice Band 22.3% Yache Berry 2.2% Life Orb 2.2% Choice Specs 0.7% Dragon Fang 0.2% Choice Scarf 0.1%

Abilities

Multiscale99.7%Inner Focus0.3%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian15.6%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

28.073

31.1% dies 8.74%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 169-199 (43.7 - 51.5%) -- 10.9% chance to 2HKO

View Landorus-Therian counters → Teams with Landorus-Therian →

Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK

25.336

18.5% dies 7.72%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Gyro Ball (36 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 27-33 (6.9 - 8.5%)

View Ferrothorn counters → Teams with Ferrothorn →

Keldeo

WaterFighting SOFT CHECK

20.724

12.9% dies 7.37%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hidden Power Ice vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 180-214 (46.6 - 55.4%) -- 73.4% chance to 2HKO

View Keldeo counters → Teams with Keldeo →

Ranked #17 with 13.45% usage. Sorted by reliability score.