Finally got my shiny Snorlax after 899 encounters!

## 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. **Snorlax** - Covers key weaknesses

2. **Espeon** - 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!

My journey started similarly. Pokemon really brings back memories.

The nostalgia is hitting hard with this post.

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

Don't give up, fellow trainer! The grind is worth it.

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

Interesting perspective! I never thought about it that way before.

Just wanted to add - this also works really well with the Shiny Charm equipped.

I've been a Dragon type specialist since Gen 5, and I can confirm this.

Finally, someone who gets it!