With 72 Dragon-Types to choose from, finding the perfect companion can be pretty hard. So why not use the year you were born to find the perfect Pokémon for you? You’ve got your favorite type, but now you have to make the hardest decision yet. Which Pokémon to have in your party, you need something strong, cute, and pretty similar to you to bond and enjoy the game to its full extent. This is where your Chinese zodiac comes in.
Your Chinese zodiac can tell a lot more about you than just your personality. It delves into your joys, your hates, your goals, and how you go about achieving them. It can also tell you what character you would be most like in your favorite TV show, or what dragon-type Pokémon you are most like.
12 Year Of The Rat: Dragonite
Those born in the year of the rat share this with Pokémon itself, with the games being brought to our Gameboys in 1996. Therefore, this choice had to contain a classic.
However, it isn’t just the year that makes Dragonite perfect, more so the personality traits that come with it. If you were born in the year of the rat you are known for being smart, successful, and hardworking. These all match the traits of Dragonite perfectly since his job in the anime is a carrier and it is a particularly hardworking and dedicated Pokémon.
11 Year Of The Ox: Shelgon
First of all, Shelgon is the closest to an ox you can find in the dragon-types. It has a rock hard head that is perfect for smashing things. However, both Shelgon and those born in the year of the ox share some pretty similar traits.
Both are extremely loyal to those that deserve it and earn their trust, they will do everything they can to help but can often be ‘as stubborn as an ox’. Nevertheless, they are loyal and calm if they want to be, just don’t try to force them to do something they don’t want to do.
10 Year Of The Tiger: Druiddigon
As opposed to the ox, the tiger is a lot more energetic and often rather impulsive. So they need a Pokémon who can both handle that and be as vicious as they want.
The traits that come with being born in this year are passionate, impulsive, and sometimes rather hotheaded. Therefore they need a badass Pokémon who looks cool and can easily win battles.
9 Year Of The Rabbit: Goodra
Those born in this year are often extremely kind and wise, however, that can often be perceived as being lazy and docile. So they need a Pokémon who’s similar to this but can also drive them to be fierce and awesome.
Goodra may look kind and cute but can pack a pretty impressive punch on the battlefield so not only do the two share many traits but they can also work perfectly together.
8 Year Of The Dragon: Dragupult
If your favorite type is dragon and you were born in this year, then it’s just perfectly suited for you. This is why it’s so important to have a Pokémon with the word dragon in its name.
This isn’t the only reason for this match however, as both share similar traits such as confidence, passion, and a little bit of arrogance. With the legendary Dragapult by your side, your confidence will shoot up as you win pretty much every battle. Just watch out the arrogance doesn’t get too strong.
7 Year Of The Snake: Dragonair
The year of the snake is the one that gets the most amount of negativity when it comes to traits. They’re seen as manipulative, distrustful, and sly. However, with Dragonair at your side, you can prove that wrong.
Dragonair is already a perfect choice since it looks like a snake, but it also shares some personality traits that are an ideal match. Both are subtle about their enjoyments but are still kind and respectful when it comes to battle, meaning that you will often succeed even with the odds stacked against you.
6 Year Of The Horse: Altaria
Those born in this year are often seen as particularly cheerful, caring, independent, and sometimes a little anxious. So who doesn’t want Altarias soft cloud arms wrapped around you when you get anxious.
In the anime, Altaria is extremely graceful and affectionate, often comforting its trainer when they are unhappy. This Pokémon can also be extremely kind and independent, meaning that this pairing is just ideal.
5 Year Of The Goat: Salamence
If you were born in this year, chances are you are pretty sociable and popular among friends and family. However, due to this, you can often be perceived as being ungrateful and insecure. This is why you need a wonderful Pokémon like Salamence to pick you up when needed.
Salamence is one of the most popular dragon-type Pokémon in the game so would already be perfectly suited to you, it can also help you win in battles and helping those insecurities that you may have.
4 Year Of The Monkey: Rayquaza
You would think that the traits that come with this year are cheeky, excitable, and energetic. However, they are pretty different and unfortunately rather negative. Being born in this year means you’re pretty resourceful and versatile but you can also be pretty sly and deceptive when needed.
This is why you need a Pokémon like Rayquaza to keep you in check but also be as resourceful and sly as you to win any battle you come across. Providing it isn’t a fairy or ice Pokémon.
3 Year Of The Rooster: Eternatus
Eternatus is a badass Pokémon who looks as deadly as it is. This is ideal for those born in the year of the rooster since many of them are extremely competitive and can often be rather blunt and aggressive to get their way and win.
This is similar to Eternatus who cares little about what others think and will happily destroy any opponent you put them up against.
2 Year Of The Dog: Jangmo-o
Jangmo-o is the most dog-like Pokémon out there but still shares similar traits to those born in this year.
Both are loyal, stubborn, and fierce when they want to be. Meaning that this paring is ideal in both battles, and to just have by your side since both will be extremely loyal towards each other and will do anything they can to make each other happy.
1 Year Of The Pig: Applin
Those born in this year are kind and caring, often to the point of being perceived as being gullible and naive. Therefore they would need a Pokémon as kind and cute as them who can also pack a little bit of a punch when it evolves.
Applin is cute and pretty underrated but will be an ideal companion for anyone born in the year of the pig.
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