Just pulled Lucario from a pack!

## Complete Guide: How to Build the Best Dragonite Team

Building a competitive team around Dragonite? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know!


### Why Choose Dragonite?

Dragonite is a fantastic choice for competitive battling due to its versatile movepool and solid stats. Let's explore how to maximize its potential.

### Step 1: Choose Your Role

Dragonite can fulfill several roles:

- **Sweeper**: Focus on Speed and Attack/Special Attack

- **Tank**: Invest in HP and defenses

- **Support**: Utility moves to help your team

### Step 2: EV Spread Optimization

For a sweeper build:

- 252 Speed / 252 Attack or Sp. Attack / 4 HP

For a bulky build:

- 252 HP / 252 Defense or Sp. Defense / 4 Attack

### Step 3: Building Team Synergy


Great teammates for Dragonite:

1. **Rayquaza** - Covers key weaknesses

2. **Eevee** - Provides additional offensive pressure

3. **Hazard setters** - Help secure KOs


### Step 4: Moveset Recommendations

**Offensive Set:**

- STAB Move 1

- STAB Move 2

- Coverage Move

- Setup/Utility Move

### Step 5: Handling Counters

Know your checks and counters. Always have backup plans for common threats in the metagame.

### Conclusion

With proper team building and practice, Dragonite can be a devastating force in competitive battles!

What's your favorite Dragonite set? Drop your builds in the comments below!

The nostalgia is hitting hard with this post.

Pro tip: Save before attempting this so you can reset if needed!

I'd also recommend checking out some YouTube tutorials on this topic.

This got me thinking about my own experience with Pokemon.

How long did this take you? I'm considering trying it myself.

Garchomp is definitely one of my favorites too!

Great post! I totally agree with this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

I see where you're coming from, though I have a slightly different take on this.

Quick question - does this method work in the newer games too?

Pro tip: Save before attempting this so you can reset if needed!

I had a similar experience with Charizard. It took me ages!

This brings up a good point. What do others think about this?

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Finally, someone who gets it!

I see where you're coming from, though I have a slightly different take on this.

The nostalgia is hitting hard with this post.

I've been looking for something like this. Much appreciated!

I've been a Ice type specialist since Gen 1, and I can confirm this.

I had a similar experience with Mimikyu. It took me ages!