Dratini
Dratini is a Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0147 |
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| Type | Dragon |
| Species | Dragon Pokémon |
| Height | 1.8 m (5′11″) |
| Weight | 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Shed Skin Marvel Scale (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0147 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0241 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0147 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0246 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0145 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0281 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0379 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0147 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0347 (Scarlet/Violet) 0145 (Legends: Z-A) 0194 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 60 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Water 1 |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 41 | 192 | 286 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 64 | 119 | 249 | |
| Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Total | 300 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Dratini changes
- In Generation 1, Dratini has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-4, Dratini has a base experience yield of 67.
- In Generation 2, Dratini has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Long considered a mythical POKéMON until recently when a small colony was found living underwater. |
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| 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 energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger. |
| Crystal | It sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. During this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall. |
| Ruby 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl 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 White Black 2 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 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 Moon | It sheds its skin—almost on a daily basis—and grows larger. Its skin is soft just after it’s been shed. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It is called the Mirage Pokémon because so few have seen it, but its shed skin has been found. |
| Scarlet | It sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. During this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall. |
| Violet | It is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer. |
Moves learned by Dratini
Moves learnt by level up
Dratini learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 15 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 20 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 30 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 40 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Extreme Speed | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 60 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Dratini does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Dratini is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 41 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 54 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 58 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 67 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 70 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 72 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 73 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 75 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 96 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 98 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 105 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 106 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Dratini learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
| 5 | Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 15 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 25 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 31 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 35 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 40 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 45 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 50 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
| 55 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 60 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Dratini learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dratini gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| Extreme Speed | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| Mist | Ice | — | — | |
| Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Dratini is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Dratini sprites
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Where to find Dratini
| Red Blue |
Celadon City, Safari Zone |
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| Yellow | Safari Zone |
| Gold Silver |
Route 45, Dragon's Den, Goldenrod City |
| Crystal | Route 45, Dragon's Den |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Celadon City, Safari Zone |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Mt. Coronet |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Dragon's Den, Goldenrod City |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower |
| X Y |
Route 21 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Vast Poni Canyon |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 10 |
| Sword Shield |
Ballimere Lake |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Mt. Coronet, Fountainspring Cave |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Six) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Dratini questions
- Can you really get Extremespeed for Dratini by Egg move?
- Can Dratini learn Extremespeed?
- Do you get an Extremespeed Dratini in HG/SS?
- Is Dratini viable in LC?
- Is it possible to pass down Extreme Speed through breeding my Dratini?
- What happens when you fish up a Dratini in Magikarp Jump?
- Can you get multiple Shiny Dratini/Gible from Benga?
- In Black 2 if you have the key for the White Tree Hollow and you change it, can you get shiny dratini?
- wheres a good place to train a lv15 dratini in HG?
- How to boost rare spawn chances?
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Other languages
| English | Dratini |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ミニリュウ (Miniryu) |
| German | Dratini |
| French | Minidraco |
| Italian | Dratini |
| Spanish | Dratini |
| Korean | 미뇽 (minyong) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 迷你龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 迷你龍 |
| English |
Dragon Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ドラゴンポケモン |
| German | Drachen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Dragon |
| Italian | Pokémon Drago |
| Spanish | Pokémon Dragón |
| Korean | 드래곤포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 龙宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 龍寶可夢 |
Name origin
- dragon
- mythical fire-breathing creature
- tiny
- small


