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Dragonair

Dragon Vault / #3/20

Dragonair

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Dragon Vault
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Hajime Kusajima
Source reference
dv1-3

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

In the clear waters of lakes and seas, Dragonair keeps the orbs on its tail charged with energy linked to the weather. The Pokédex reports offerings piling up near the lakes it inhabits, so strongly is it believed to control the weather. When the wind rises, it may ascend into the sky. Its aura and this relationship with the elements explain its place in ancient beliefs.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Seeing Dragonair in the sky at the start of the year is said to signal good health for the months ahead, according to Ultra Moon. This omen gives its appearances a meaning distinct from its power over the weather. The Pokédex reports a belief: it does not promise that an encounter actually guarantees health.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP
70
Type (source)
Dragon
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Dratini
Pokédex number
148
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Dragon ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.

Attacks

Tail Whap

Cost: Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 20

Dragon Pulse

Cost: Grass · Lightning · Colorless

Damage: 70

Discard the top card of your deck.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • normal · standard

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