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Description Dragonite, some of the rarest pokemon of all. Once thought to be legendary until the successful training of Dragonair began in captivity.

Dragonite are strange creatures, they are what's called 'mimic' animals. A creature which mimics another for defense or aggression to ward of potential threats. They almost completely change from their previous form. It is seen that they naturally mimic Charizard's, their bodies changing, growing limbs, changing colour as a defense against many larger ocean threats such as Gyarados. It tricks the predators into thinking they are more dangerous than they are. However this has puzzled scientists for some time as they are more than capable of protecting themselves.

These changes have come as a great advantage to the Dragonite. It allows them to travel far more easily on land as their newly grown limbs can easily hold their weight.
Though they are capable on land their strength lies in the water as they use their wings as flippers to power their way through the water at tremendous speeds making hunting fish and other marine animals a breeze.
Their wings don't just help them in the water, they also give them the power of flight.
Scientists pondered over their arial abilities for a long time as technically due to the animals size, compared to their wings they shouldn't be able to fly at all. The secret was not found in the way they fly but what goes on inside. Like fire types 'dragon pokemon' can extract hydrogen from the air, however instead of igniting and expelling the hydrogen like fire types, they store it in large 'bladders' in their chest. These pockets are even bigger than their lungs and can store and pressurize a huge amount of gas very quickly. This decreases their body weight by 32% and allows them to fly. Technically they cannot provide self powered flight but glide using cliffs to take off and then riding air currents, similar to Charizard's.

The horn on their head still acts as a weapon when battling for a mate, but unlike Dragonair's exposed horn, the skin has healed over it similar again to Charizard's back facing horns.

The fins that were once perched upon its head have turned into long 'whisker' like tendrils. Though they have no useful function they are believed to aid in acquiring a mate. It is thought that they use them in some form of alluring dance, however only a few people have said to have seen this 'dance of the dragons'.

Though they are mammals they do not give birth to live young, and lay their eggs in sea caves deep in sandy pools. They leave them until they hatch. Dratini have unique songs which their parents will hear from miles away to return to feed them. When they are strong, many dratini from around that area will gather together and swim upstream to warmer waters inland until they are ready to evolve and start the cycle again.

They live mainly in the ocean or near ocean cliffs. Its said they are attracted by lighthouses beams as a few times Dragonite have been seen near them.

Like their prevo they have beautiful songs that can travel for miles, however they only sing when they are either ready to mate or completely content. Only a few captive dragons have sung, one of the most famous is the world famous dragon trainer Lance, who's Dragonite's songs have earnt him a small fortune.

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Comments: 220

JoshuaDunlop In reply to ??? [2010-02-12 23:53:15 +0000 UTC]

na hes just stretching it up to the sky

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platinumtyrant [2010-02-12 22:22:15 +0000 UTC]

AAAAAAAAAHHH!!!! Evo is back!!! And with a bang!!! Thats a lot of exclamation points.

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to platinumtyrant [2010-02-12 22:39:20 +0000 UTC]

lol glad you like it

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999anarx666 [2010-02-12 16:00:58 +0000 UTC]

heyy! u talked about how that massive dragonite came up to bill's lihthouse in the first season of pokemon lol. why was that dragonite so massive?

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to 999anarx666 [2010-02-12 22:40:26 +0000 UTC]

i dont think they had figured out the sizes in pokemon at that point lol, but tbh, i think that size...maybe a bit smaller, would be a good size for a mighty dragon lol

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Ultimate-Tiga [2010-02-12 01:19:24 +0000 UTC]

Wait, I just remembered something. How the heck could Charizard pull off his signature move Seismic Toss in "Evo"? Would he have to do it in a different way or not at all?

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Ultimate-Tiga [2010-02-12 10:50:36 +0000 UTC]

He wouldn't fly as high in the evo, it would be simply, grab, power down with wings to get some lift, plus a bit of a jump, slam them on the floor

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Ultimate-Tiga In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-12 20:01:03 +0000 UTC]

'Imagines in his head' Nice, sounds almost street fighterish, I guess. You think you'll ever make a drawing of him using that attack?

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Ultimate-Tiga [2010-02-12 22:42:02 +0000 UTC]

hmmn who knows maybe, i need to start doing more group shots etc

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SargeMcCluck [2010-02-11 18:32:25 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful image, great description.

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to SargeMcCluck [2010-02-11 20:10:39 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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ToneDawg [2010-02-11 15:05:15 +0000 UTC]

awesome job, love the lighthouse in the bg, the pose and everything, great job on the dragons, wats your next set gonna be?

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to ToneDawg [2010-02-11 20:11:03 +0000 UTC]

thank you no idea? any suggestions?

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ToneDawg In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-12 03:26:17 +0000 UTC]

not really lol you've done alot of em, and im not too familiar with all the newer ones out there ummm how bout a battle between bulbasaur and ummm marowak (if thats how you spell it)

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to ToneDawg [2010-02-12 10:51:45 +0000 UTC]

really i wanna finish the evo set before i move onto any of the new ones, i might draw a battle scene but im so close to finishing i really wanna get them done you know

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JCSession In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-13 06:41:16 +0000 UTC]

Well there is the Machop family tree

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to JCSession [2010-02-13 09:52:25 +0000 UTC]

yup need to do them!

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ToneDawg In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-12 15:00:41 +0000 UTC]

right on well continue man they're pretty cool

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v-8 [2010-02-11 14:37:17 +0000 UTC]

You definitely do not disappoint. I remember months ago, I asked you when you'd be getting around to my most favorite pokemon, and here it is. Just as awesome, if not better than what I had imagined. -collects and faves-

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to v-8 [2010-02-11 20:11:17 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Mutitus [2010-02-11 12:26:30 +0000 UTC]

You are truly a master of your artform; never before have I ever seen a Dragonite drawn with the beauty and majesty it so rightly deserves! I also love the reference you made towards Lance; a brilliant idea, if I do say so myself! Spectacular job!

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Mutitus [2010-02-11 20:11:32 +0000 UTC]

thank you glad you like it

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Mutitus In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-12 12:04:26 +0000 UTC]

Again, you are quite welcome; I simply adore your art. Keep up the great work!

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Mutitus [2010-02-12 22:43:40 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Mutitus In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-13 20:55:01 +0000 UTC]

No, no, thank you; you are the first person to ever take one of my art suggestions to heart. For that, I am extremely grateful...

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Mutitus [2010-02-14 14:23:20 +0000 UTC]

no worries

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Mutitus In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-14 22:55:51 +0000 UTC]

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Evilgidgit In reply to ??? [2010-02-11 12:14:38 +0000 UTC]

Fanatstic! I particularly like how you made reference to Dragonite's first appearance in the show, with the lighthouse and all.

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Evilgidgit [2010-02-11 20:11:48 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Eccentric-Birdie In reply to ??? [2010-02-11 10:13:27 +0000 UTC]

Stunning.. I always thought of dragonite as kinda chubby and clunky, but this is beautiful. :3

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Eccentric-Birdie [2010-02-11 10:23:19 +0000 UTC]

thankyou

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ontels In reply to ??? [2010-02-11 07:30:55 +0000 UTC]

Amazing stuff, how many more to go?

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to ontels [2010-02-11 08:48:09 +0000 UTC]

not sure? lol

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JCSession In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-13 06:46:09 +0000 UTC]

I counted 128 0f the original 151 but i am not sure if it is right.

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to JCSession [2010-02-13 09:51:29 +0000 UTC]

probably; im trying to figure out who im missing lol

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smashmaniac2008 In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-14 18:25:13 +0000 UTC]

you are missing Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Lickitung, Horsea, Seadra, Seaking, Staryu, Starmie, Tauros, Magikarp, Gyarados, RED Gyarados, Porygon, Mewtwo as of 1:24:53 PM Feb. 14, 2010

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to smashmaniac2008 [2010-02-14 18:32:31 +0000 UTC]

lol ok thanks

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Heartlesswyvern In reply to ??? [2010-02-11 06:21:41 +0000 UTC]

once again, Brilliant work. The nod to Bills Lighthouse, was an amazing addition to the piece. <3

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Heartlesswyvern [2010-02-11 08:51:21 +0000 UTC]

lol thank you

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CinsaTalXenoMaker In reply to ??? [2010-02-11 05:57:45 +0000 UTC]

awesomely done 8D I kinda dislike Dragonite's design in the games, but this makes him look amazing...

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to CinsaTalXenoMaker [2010-02-11 08:51:38 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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FelineElement In reply to ??? [2010-02-11 03:56:41 +0000 UTC]

Very nicely done ^^

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to FelineElement [2010-02-11 08:51:45 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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DeepC In reply to ??? [2010-02-11 03:50:41 +0000 UTC]

Though I'm a little bit iffy with it laying eggs, this is an excellent idea overall!

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to DeepC [2010-02-11 08:51:54 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Irukapooka In reply to ??? [2010-02-11 03:19:58 +0000 UTC]

*drools* makes me want to take out my original gameboy and play Pokemon Yellow. Hey do you know if dratini exist in Pokemon Diamond? And do you know if there is any information on the 5th generation game?

*dies of happiness* Dragonite is one of my favorite pokemon! No joke! It doesn't hurt that he is adorable as well. X3

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Irukapooka [2010-02-11 08:52:28 +0000 UTC]

thank you and no sorry i dont know?

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Irukapooka In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-11 09:06:45 +0000 UTC]

Ah okay. No matter. I'm just way excited for the 5th generation. It's supposed to come out this year in japan.

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JoshuaDunlop In reply to Irukapooka [2010-02-11 09:50:05 +0000 UTC]

really, any hint releases like new pokemon?

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Irukapooka In reply to JoshuaDunlop [2010-02-11 19:26:45 +0000 UTC]

I saw one deviant post a picture a couple of days ago where she did fanart of a new pokemon. Everyone seemed to have common knowledge of what it was, thought it was mentioned that it was the 5th generation. If you have an email, I can send you some information on it if I can find it again. If not, then shall I send it over a note on this site?

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