Dratini Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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Dratini

Dragon Pokémon

DRAGON

Dratini dwells near bodies of rapidly flowing water, such as the plunge pools of waterfalls. As it grows, Dratini will shed its skin many times.

Dratini Pokédex brings together the essential information for Dratini, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Dratini is National Pokédex #147 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Dragon-type Pokémon.

This Dratini Pokédex covers Dratini across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Dratini dwells near bodies of rapidly flowing water, such as the plunge pools of waterfalls. As it grows, Dratini will shed its skin many times.

Dratini at a glance

Type
DRAGON
Weak to
ICE2×DRAGON2×FAIRY2×
Best base stat
Attack — 64
Abilities
Shed Skin, Marvel Scale (Hidden)
Next evolution
Dragonair — Level 30

Dratini Pokédex overview

Dratini has the Dragon typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Dragon Pokémon. Dratini dwells near bodies of rapidly flowing water, such as the plunge pools of waterfalls. As it grows, Dratini will shed its skin many times. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Dratini Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Dratini quick facts

Height
1.8 m
Weight
3.3 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
35

Dratini Pokédex type and weaknesses

Dratini is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy. It resists Fire, Water, Electric and Grass. These matchups come from Dratini's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Dratini and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Dratini type effectiveness

Damage taken when Dratini is hit by each type:

Weak to

ICE2×DRAGON2×FAIRY2×

Resists

FIRE½×WATER½×ELECTRIC½×GRASS½×

Based on Dragon typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Dratini Pokédex stats

Dratini has a base stat total of 300, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 64. In the Dratini Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Dratini is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Dratini base stats

Hp41
Attack64
Defense45
Special Attack50
Special Defense50
Speed50
Total300

Dratini Pokédex abilities

Dratini can have Shed Skin and Marvel Scale as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Dratini functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Dratini abilities

Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Marvel Scale Hidden

Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Dratini Pokédex evolution

Dratini evolves into Dragonair (Level 30). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Dratini evolution family

Dratini evolution requirements

Dratini Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Dratini has 1 form shown on this Dratini Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Dratini normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Dratini.

Dratini Pokédex game appearances

Dratini appears in 30 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Dratini appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Dratini game availability

BlackWild encounter
Black 2Wild encounter
BlueWild encounter
CrystalWild encounter
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldGame data
FireredWild encounter
GoldWild encounter
Green JapanWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenWild encounter
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
MoonWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RedWild encounter
Red JapanWild encounter
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
SilverWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteWild encounter
White 2Wild encounter
XWild encounter
YWild encounter
YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Dratini?

The locations below show where Dratini can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Dratini encounter locations

108 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
BlackDragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod35–5540%—
BlackDragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod Spots35–6040%—
Black 2Dragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod40–6040%—
Black 2Dragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod Spots40–6040%—
Black 2Dragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod50–7015%—
BlueCeladon City Prize CornerGift24100%Coins 4600
BlueKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastSuper Rod1525%—
BlueKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthSuper Rod1525%—
BlueKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestSuper Rod1525%—
BlueKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleSuper Rod1525%—
CrystalDragons Den AreaSurf10–1410%—
CrystalDragons Den AreaGift15100%—
CrystalDragons Den AreaGood Rod2010%—
CrystalDragons Den AreaSuper Rod4030%—
CrystalJohto Route 45 AreaGood Rod2010%—
CrystalJohto Route 45 AreaSuper Rod4030%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fSuper Rod15–2040%—
FireredCeladon City Prize CornerGift18100%Coins 2800
FireredKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastSuper Rod15–2515%—
FireredKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthSuper Rod15–2515%—
FireredKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestSuper Rod15–2515%—
FireredKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleSuper Rod15–2515%—
GoldDragons Den AreaSurf10–1410%—
GoldDragons Den AreaGood Rod2010%—
GoldDragons Den AreaSuper Rod4030%—
GoldGoldenrod City Game CornerGift10100%Coins 2100
GoldJohto Route 45 AreaGood Rod2010%—
GoldJohto Route 45 AreaSuper Rod4030%—
Green JapanCeladon City Prize CornerGift24100%Coins 4600
Green JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastSuper Rod1525%—
Green JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthSuper Rod1525%—
Green JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestSuper Rod1525%—
Green JapanKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleSuper Rod1525%—
HeartgoldDragons Den AreaSurf5–155%—
HeartgoldDragons Den AreaGift15100%—
HeartgoldDragons Den AreaGift15100%Story Progress Receive Tm ♀rom Claire
HeartgoldDragons Den AreaGood Rod2010%—
HeartgoldDragons Den AreaSuper Rod4030%—
HeartgoldGoldenrod City Game CornerGift15100%Coins 2100
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone SwampGood Rod2910%Johto Safari Blocks Water ♂in 10
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone SwampSuper Rod3610%Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone SwampSuper Rod3710%Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
LeafgreenCeladon City Prize CornerGift24100%Coins 4600
LeafgreenKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastSuper Rod15–2515%—
LeafgreenKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthSuper Rod15–2515%—
LeafgreenKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestSuper Rod15–2515%—
LeafgreenKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleSuper Rod15–2515%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 10 AreaOverworld Water18–23100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 10 AreaOverworld Water18–23100%—
MoonPoni Gauntlet AreaSuper Rod10–591%—
MoonPoni Gauntlet AreaBubbling Spots10–5910%—
MoonPoni ♂eadow AreaSuper Rod10–571%—
MoonPoni ♂eadow AreaBubbling Spots10–5710%—
MoonVast Poni Canyon NorthwestSuper Rod10–441%—
MoonVast Poni Canyon NorthwestBubbling Spots10–4410%—
PearlMt Coronet 4fSuper Rod15–2040%—
PlatinumMt Coronet 4fSuper Rod15–2540%—
RedCeladon City Prize CornerGift18100%Coins 2800
RedKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastSuper Rod1525%—
RedKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthSuper Rod1525%—
RedKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestSuper Rod1525%—
RedKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleSuper Rod1525%—
Red JapanCeladon City Prize CornerGift18100%Coins 2800
Red JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastSuper Rod1525%—
Red JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthSuper Rod1525%—
Red JapanKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestSuper Rod1525%—
Red JapanKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleSuper Rod1525%—
SilverDragons Den AreaSurf10–1410%—
SilverDragons Den AreaGood Rod2010%—
SilverDragons Den AreaSuper Rod4030%—
SilverGoldenrod City Game CornerGift10100%Coins 2100
SilverJohto Route 45 AreaGood Rod2010%—
SilverJohto Route 45 AreaSuper Rod4030%—
SoulsilverDragons Den AreaSurf5–155%—
SoulsilverDragons Den AreaGift15100%—
SoulsilverDragons Den AreaGift15100%Story Progress Receive Tm ♀rom Claire
SoulsilverDragons Den AreaGood Rod2010%—
SoulsilverDragons Den AreaSuper Rod4030%—
SoulsilverGoldenrod City Game CornerGift15100%Coins 2100
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone SwampGood Rod2910%Johto Safari Blocks Water ♂in 10
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone SwampSuper Rod3610%Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone SwampSuper Rod3710%Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SunPoni Gauntlet AreaSuper Rod10–591%—
SunPoni Gauntlet AreaBubbling Spots10–5910%—
SunPoni ♂eadow AreaSuper Rod10–571%—
SunPoni ♂eadow AreaBubbling Spots10–5710%—
SunVast Poni Canyon NorthwestSuper Rod10–441%—
SunVast Poni Canyon NorthwestBubbling Spots10–4410%—
Ultra SunPoni Gauntlet AreaBubbling Spots10–6610%—
Ultra SunPoni Gauntlet AreaSuper Rod10–611%—
Ultra SunPoni ♂eadow AreaBubbling Spots10–6210%—
Ultra SunPoni ♂eadow AreaSuper Rod10–571%—
Ultra ♂oonPoni Gauntlet AreaBubbling Spots10–6610%—
Ultra ♂oonPoni Gauntlet AreaSuper Rod10–611%—
Ultra ♂oonPoni ♂eadow AreaBubbling Spots10–6210%—
Ultra ♂oonPoni ♂eadow AreaSuper Rod10–571%—
WhiteDragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod35–5540%—
WhiteDragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod Spots35–6040%—
White 2Dragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod40–6040%—
White 2Dragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod Spots40–6040%—
White 2Dragonspiral Tower OutsideSuper Rod50–7015%—
White 2Floccesy Town AreaGift1100%—
XKalos Route 21 AreaGood Rod405%—
YKalos Route 21 AreaGood Rod405%—
YellowKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastSuper Rod1510%—
YellowKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthSuper Rod1510%—
YellowKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestSuper Rod1510%—
YellowKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleSuper Rod1020%—

Dratini Pokédex moves

The Dratini Pokédex lists 127 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Dratini move explorer

127 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1LeerNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
1WrapNORMALPhysical159020Level Up
5Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Level Up
5TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Level Up
14Dragon RageDRAGONSpecial—10010Level Up
15Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Level Up
20AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Level Up
21SlamNORMALPhysical807520Level Up
31Aqua TailWATERPhysical909010Level Up
35Dragon RushDRAGONPhysical1007510Level Up
40SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Level Up
42OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Level Up
45Dragon DanceDRAGONStatus——20Level Up
45Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Level Up
49Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Level Up
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Breaking SwipeDRAGONPhysical6010015Machine
—Brutal SwingDARKPhysical6010020Machine
—Bubble BeamWATERSpecial6510020Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Draco ♂eteorDRAGONSpecial130905Machine
—Dragon BreathDRAGONSpecial6010020Machine
—Dragon CheerDRAGONStatus0015Machine
—Dragon DanceDRAGONStatus——20Machine
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Machine
—Dragon RageDRAGONSpecial—10010Machine
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Machine
—Fire SpinFIRESpecial358515Machine
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—HailICEStatus——10Machine
—HazeICEStatus——30Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—IncinerateFIRESpecial6010015Machine
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—Scale ShotDRAGONPhysical259020Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Skull BashNORMALPhysical13010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SurfWATERSpecial9010015Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Water GunWATERSpecial4010025Machine
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Machine
—WaterfallWATERPhysical8010015Machine
—WhirlpoolWATERSpecial358515Machine
—Zap CannonELECTRICSpecial120505Machine
—Aqua JetWATERPhysical4010020Egg
—Dragon BreathDRAGONSpecial6010020Egg
—Dragon DanceDRAGONStatus——20Egg
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Egg
—Dragon RushDRAGONPhysical1007510Egg
—Extreme SpeedNORMALPhysical801005Egg
—HazeICEStatus——30Egg
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Egg
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Egg
—MistICEStatus——30Egg
—SupersonicNORMALStatus—5520Egg
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Egg
—Aqua TailWATERPhysical909010Tutor
—BindNORMALPhysical158520Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Draco ♂eteorDRAGONSpecial130905Tutor
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Tutor
—Scale ShotDRAGONPhysical259020Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Tutor
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Tutor
—TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Tutor
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Tutor

Dratini Pokédex entries

The Dratini Pokédex entries below let you compare how Dratini has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Dratini Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Red

Long considered a mythical POKéMON until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.

Blue

Long considered a mythical POKéMON until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.

Yellow

The existence of this mythical POKéMON was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.

Gold

It is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.

Silver

This POKéMON is full of life ener­ gy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.

Crystal

It sheds many lay­ ers of skin as it grows larger. Dur­ ing this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall.

Ruby

DRATINI continually molts and sloughs off its old skin. It does so because the life energy within its body steadily builds to reach uncontrollable levels.

Sapphire

DRATINI continually molts and sloughs off its old skin. It does so because the life energy within its body steadily builds to reach uncontrollable levels.

Emerald

A DRATINI continually molts and sloughs off its old skin. It does so because the life energy within its body steadily builds to reach uncontrollable levels.

Firered

Even the young can exceed 6.5 feet in length. It grows larger by repeatedly shedding skin.

Leafgreen

Long considered a mythical POKéMON until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater.

Diamond

It is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.

Pearl

It is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.

Platinum

It is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.

Heartgold

It is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.

Soulsilver

This Pokémon is full of life energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.

Black

It is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.

White

It is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.

Black 2

It is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.

White 2

It is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.

X

It is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.

Y

This Pokémon is full of life energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.

Omega Ruby

Dratini continually molts and sloughs off its old skin. It does so because the life energy within its body steadily builds to reach uncontrollable levels.

Alpha Sapphire

Dratini continually molts and sloughs off its old skin. It does so because the life energy within its body steadily builds to reach uncontrollable levels.

Sun

It grows by molting repeatedly. Boots made from the tanned cast-off skin are a super luxury item.

Moon

After a 10-hour struggle, a fisherman was able to pull one up and confirm its existence.

Ultra Sun

It’s still weak, so it lurks on the floor of bodies of water, eating whatever food sinks down and living a quiet life.

Ultra ♂oon

It sheds its skin—almost on a daily basis—and grows larger. Its skin is soft just after it’s been shed.

Lets Go Pikachu

Long thought to be a myth, this Pokémon’s existence was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.

Lets Go Eevee

Long thought to be a myth, this Pokémon’s existence was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.

Sword

Dratini dwells near bodies of rapidly flowing water, such as the plunge pools of waterfalls. As it grows, Dratini will shed its skin many times.

Shield

This Pokémon was long considered to be no more than a myth. The small lump on a Dratini’s forehead is actually a horn that’s still coming in.

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