[Meta thread] Iron's PokeRole Adventure: The Skull Ruins

[Lord Windos]

That larger movepool is very handy though.  Fire Punch is great for taking out Steel types which would give it trouble otherwise (and is much easier to get than say, a TM for Flamethorwer or Fire Blast), having Dual STAB is great (particularly when one of your STAB options is Hurricane), and Dragonite also has access to easy recovery in Roost (which also negates its flying typing for a round).  There's also Superpower to consider as a tutor move potentially.

In addition, the disobedience isn't too bad in the long run because Dragonair take a loooonnnnngggg time to evolve, like any pseudo legendary line, so there's plenty of time to build up loyalty.  

And as icing on the cake, Dragonite are amazing for transport and mobility, what with their ability to fly.  Of course, Dratini and Dragonair have a much easier time with swimming...

For me, I rather have more overall HP and default typing than a Dragonite at this point of time. Even with the great moves and flight transport, I just find Dragonite prior evo better for my battle style. Then again, since I have a Niobat that's I'm awfully attached to, I believe that its moot taking about getting another Dragon (or at least it is in my case!).