Is Dragonite viable in Gen 9 Mix and Mega?

Dragonite is ranked #2 in Gen 9 Mix and Mega with 35.07% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Dragonite in Gen 9 Mix and Mega?

Regieleki has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 77.2% of 56.15967492611529 relevant encounters. Standard error is 7.9 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Dragonite matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 Mix and Mega?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Dragonite was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Dragonite counters

Gen 9 Mix and Mega · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0149 Dragonite

DragonFlying

USAGE 35.1% #2

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

Extreme Speed 99.8% Dragon Dance 95.5% Earthquake 74.1% Fire Punch 39.7% Roost 19.6% Low Kick 15.0% Facade 10.9% Stone Edge 8.8%

Items

Altarianite 55.6% Pinsirite 25.6% Feraligite 7.1% Salamencite 7.1% Glalitite 4.3% Cameruptite 0.1% Aggronite 0.1% Rusted Sword 0.0%

Abilities

Multiscale97.2%Inner Focus2.8%

Common Teammates

Leading observed checks

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Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Regieleki

Electric OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

56.16

45.6

77.2% Standard error 7.91 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Regieleki Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 84-99 (21.7 - 25.6%) -- 1.5% chance to 4HKO

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Entei

Fire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

48.067

35.2

71.5% Standard error 9.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Entei Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 115-136 (29.7 - 35.2%) -- 20% chance to 3HKO

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Iron Treads

GroundSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

49.456

16.4

55.8% Standard error 9.85 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Low Kick (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Iron Treads: 188-222 (48.9 - 57.8%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO

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Pecharunt

PoisonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

51.571

12.8

51.9% Standard error 9.78 points

DAMAGE CALC

Pecharunt Night Shade vs. 252 HP Dragonite: 100-100 (25.9 - 25.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Magearna

SteelFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

50.975

10.8

50.2% Standard error 9.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 169-199 (43.7 - 51.5%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

42.598

6.7

50.0% Standard error 10.83 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 128-151 (33.1 - 39.1%) -- 99.9% chance to 3HKO

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

93.656

1.6

35.9% Standard error 8.58 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Great Tusk Ice Spinner vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 204-240 (52.8 - 62.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Zamazenta

Fighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.676

-3.9

37.7% Standard error 10.41 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 119-140 (30.8 - 36.2%) -- 56% chance to 3HKO

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Ho-Oh

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

50.778

-8.9

25.7% Standard error 8.65 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 112-132 (29 - 34.1%) -- 3.4% chance to 3HKO

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Deoxys-Speed

Psychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.312

-12.6

4.8% Standard error 4.35 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Deoxys-Speed Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 126-150 (32.6 - 38.8%) -- 99.4% chance to 3HKO

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.982

-13.0

17.4% Standard error 7.58 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Raging Bolt Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 175-207 (45.3 - 53.6%) -- 36.3% chance to 2HKO

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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.183

-13.4

4.4% Standard error 4.44 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Ice Spinner vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 202-238 (52.3 - 61.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ranked #2 with 35.07% usage. Sorted by conservative score.