Dragonite vs Lugia: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Dragonite | Stat | Lugia |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | HP | 106 |
| 134 | Attack | 90 |
| 95 | Defense | 130 |
| 100 | Sp. Atk | 90 |
| 100 | Sp. Def | 154 |
| 80 | Speed | 110 |
| 600 | Total | 680 |
Stat Spread
- Dragonite
- Lugia
Quick Verdict
Neither gets a type edge — both trade blows at 1×. Dragonite hits harder, its Attack of 134 topping the other's 90 by 44. Lugia outspeeds by 30 points (110 vs 80) and moves first. Lugia is the bulkier wall, 104 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (390 vs 286).
Type Matchup
Dragonite → Lugia: 1×
Lugia → Dragonite: 1×
Dragonite
Weak toIce 4×Rock 2×Dragon 2×Fairy 2×
ResistsGrass 0.25×Fire 0.5×Water 0.5×Fighting 0.5×Bug 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Lugia
Weak toElectric 2×Ice 2×Rock 2×Ghost 2×Dark 2×
ResistsFighting 0.25×Grass 0.5×Psychic 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Dragonite vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (4×), Rock (2×), but resists Water (0.5×), Fighting (0.5×), Fire (0.5×), Grass (0.25×). It is immune to Ground (0×). Lugia vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (2×), Rock (2×), Electric (2×), but resists Fighting (0.25×), Grass (0.5×). It is immune to Ground (0×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Dragonite if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Attack 134 vs 90
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (4 vs 5)
Choose Lugia if…
- you want to move first — 30 more Speed
- you want to eat hits — 104 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (106)