Who Can Breed with Dragonite?
Dragonite, being one of the most iconic Pokémon in the franchise, can be bred with various Pokémon to produce new offspring with unique characteristics. While this may seem daunting for beginner trainers, understanding which Pokémon can breed with Dragonite is crucial for producing powerful and rare Pokémon.
Dragonite’s Breed Group
Before diving into specific Pokémon that can breed with Dragonite, it is essential to understand Dragonite’s breed group. As a Dragon/Egg Group Pokémon, Dragonite can only be bred with other Pokémon within its breed group. In Table 1 below, the Dragon/Egg Group members that can breed with Dragonite are listed.
Dragon/Egg Group Breed List
| Pokémon Name |
|---|
| Blastoise |
| Slowpoke Line |
| Intelleon |
| Gastrodon |
| Drednaw |
Now, let’s explore in greater detail which Pokémon outside the Dragon/Egg Group can breed with Dragonite:
Water 1 Breed Group
As hinted above, Dragonite can also breed with Pokémon in the Water 1 breed group, apart from its Dragon/Egg Group. The Water 1 group, as shown in Table 2 below, has eight members that can successfully produce offspring with Dragonite:
Water 1 Group Breed List
| Pokémon Name |
|---|
| Vaporeon Line |
| Suicune Line |
| Misdreavus Line |
| Wailmer/Wailord Line |
| Milotic |
| Sceptile Line |
With this information, beginners may wonder what happens if two Pokémon from different groups produce offspring. Gender Bias plays a significant role in determining the potential offsprings’ success and characteristics. To circumvent this issue, Dragonite can be bred with its own species to generate both male and female Pokémon (see Table 3 for more information).
Genders and Breeding Dragons
| Gender of offspring | Parental Line (Dragonite) | Mate (Dragonite/ Same Species) |
|---|---|---|
| Male | +/+/+ | + |
| Female | +/+/ Female | +/+ |
Using the above tables, consider the following example scenario to better understand breeding concepts with Dragonite:
Let’s say you have two female Dragonite (, in the Dragon/Egg group) and a male Charizard (Fire-type and Dragon/Egg group compatible). If you cross two female Dragonite together or breed a female Dragonite with a male Dragonite, you can predict success and offspring with gender consistency. However, Genetic Diversity decreases through inbreeding and only one gender can guarantee heterozygosity and proper genetic variation.
Given your Charizard, can successfully breed with a Dragonite. However, a purebred Charizard or most other non-Dragon types will not be capable of breeding with Dragonite or other Dragon/Egg Group Pokémon.
DittoJson’t Breed with Other Groups
One important limitation that beginners should understand is the inability of Ditto () to breed with certain species. DittoIntelligibility comes with a few restrictions for breeds. In summary:
* Ditto will mate with any Pokémon (ignoring breed group compatibility and Pokémon type).
* Eggs will always contain Ditto’s offspring.
However,
* Ditto cannot breed with non-Dragon/Egg breed group members, i.e., those in DittoJson’t Groups
* This restricts Ditto’s reproduction among other breed groups; specifically, Ditto does not interact effectively outside the Dragon/Egg (Dragonite, others…) or Water 1 () groups.
To increase species diversity and potential hybrid potential, consider pairing compatible (Dragon/Egg + non-Dragon/Egg species) or breed-adjacent groups, Heterozygous Benefits. These techniques optimize genetic diversity while balancing chances of successful breeding between differing species.
Recap and Future Planning
Summary:
- Dragonite only breeds within its own or Water 1 Group ()
- Water 1 Groups: Vaporeon Suicune Misdreavus Wailmer Wailord Milotic
Future Planning Strategies for Breeding with Dragonite
- Prioritize breeding within the Water 1 Group or use male Dragonite for both Heterozygosity and gender versatility when breeding with same-sigma Dragonite.
- Explore the Water 1 Group for additional pairing with Dragonite, maximizing inbreeding opportunities in their own group.
- Consider using a same-class Dragonite to provide higher genetic diversity while pairing (Dragon/Egg Group + non-Dragon/Egg or Water 1), maximizing the chances of desired gender and breed group variations (e.g., offspring combinations).
Final Breeding Tips
To streamline breed planning and success in achieving desired offspring, make an informed decision based on inbreeding coefficients:
For a better understanding and accurate prediction of the gender split, use Offspring Prediction and refer back to the breed table examples provided. By adhering to these guidelines and maintaining a diverse range of eligible breed partners, any prospective breeder can achieve and succeed in their quest to capture the perfect offspring within Dragonite’s Genome.
This carefully managed approach will ultimately determine not only the rarity, stats, and breed composition within your breeding efforts, as well as your continued expansion into the vast ecosystem available within the Pokémon breed library.