Dragon-Type Pokémon Tier List for Pokémon Legends Z-A

S-Tier

This tier is reserved for the legends of the Dragon type. These Pokémon are meta-defining threats with overwhelming stats, game-changing Mega Evolutions, and the ability to sweep entire teams single-handedly.

• Mega Garchomp & Mega Salamence: These two pseudo-legendaries ascend to god-tier status with their Mega Evolutions. Mega Garchomp becomes a monstrous physical attacker with an immense Attack stat, while Mega Salamence gains the Aerilate ability, turning its Normal-type moves into powerful Flying-type STAB, and boasting incredible speed and offense.
• Mega Dragonite: The original Dragon-type gets a well-deserved Mega Evolution, boosting its already fantastic all-around stats. Its Special Attack skyrockets, turning it into a versatile mixed attacker that’s as bulky as it is powerful.
• Mega Charizard X: By trading its Flying-type for a Dragon-typing, Mega Charizard X becomes a fearsome physical sweeper. Its Tough Claws ability boosts its contact moves, making Flare Blitz and Dragon Claw devastatingly strong.
• Mega Zygarde & Zygarde (Complete Forme): The guardian of Kalos is a true powerhouse. Zygarde’s 50% Forme is already formidable, but its Complete Forme boasts legendary stats. The new Mega Zygarde takes this even further, with a massive boost to its Special Attack, making it a nearly unstoppable force.
• Mega Altaria: Upon Mega Evolving, Altaria gains a unique Dragon/Fairy typing and the Pixilate ability, which turns its Normal-type moves into powerful Fairy-type STAB attacks. This, combined with its excellent bulk, makes it a top-tier threat.

A-Tier

A-Tier Pokémon are exceptional combatants that can easily anchor a successful team. They are incredibly powerful and reliable, falling just short of the sheer dominance of the S-Tier.

• Garchomp, Salamence, & Dragonite: Even in their base forms, these three pseudo-legendaries are top-class threats. Garchomp is a fast physical sweeper, Salamence is a versatile attacker with Intimidate, and Dragonite is a bulky attacker with a great movepool.
• Goodra: The bulkiest of the pseudo-legendaries, Goodra is an incredible special wall with a massive Special Defense stat and a solid Special Attack to match.
• Mega Ampharos, Mega Dragalge & Mega Drampa: This group of Megas provides fantastic special firepower. Mega Ampharos gains a Dragon-typing and becomes a slow but powerful special cannon. Mega Dragalge is a special tank with the Adaptability ability, while Mega Drampa’s already massive Special Attack is pushed to even greater heights.

B-Tier

Solid and dependable choices that perform their roles well. They may have noticeable flaws but are more than capable of holding their own in most battles.

• Altaria & Dragalge: Both have great utility but are somewhat outclassed by their Mega forms. Altaria is a decent defensive Pokémon, and Dragalge’s Poison/Dragon typing offers a good defensive profile against Fairy-types.
• Noivern: One of the fastest Dragon-types available, Noivern excels as a special attacker that can out-speed many opponents. However, it is quite frail.
• Drampa: While slow, Drampa’s huge base 135 Special Attack makes it a formidable wall-breaker capable of punching holes in defensive teams.
• Tyrantrum: This fossil Pokémon boasts a high Attack and Defense stat, but its Rock/Dragon typing leaves it with numerous common weaknesses.

C-Tier

This tier is primarily composed of middle-stage evolutions. They are a necessary step on the path to greatness but are not recommended for high-difficulty battles until they are fully evolved.

• Gabite, Shelgon, Dragonair, & Sliggoo: As the middle forms of pseudo-legendary lines, these Pokémon show flashes of their future power but lack the stats to compete with fully evolved opponents.
• Noibat: The pre-evolution of Noivern, it’s very fast for a first-stage Pokémon but lacks any meaningful power.

D-Tier

This tier consists of first-stage Pokémon that are not viable for serious combat. Their only purpose is to be trained and evolved into the much more powerful Pokémon in the higher tiers.

• Gible, Bagon, Dratini, & Goomy: As the unevolved forms of the mighty pseudo-legendaries, these Pokémon have immense potential. In their base forms, however, they are very weak and should be evolved as a priority.