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Dratini

Dragon Pokémon

Dratini official artwork
Official art
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
3.3 kg 7.3 lbs
Base stat total
300 Higher than 14% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
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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Base stats

Total 300 · Higher than 14% of Pokémon
HP41116–148192–286
Atk6475–127119–249
Def4558–10685–207
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe5063–11294–218
Total300Higher than 14% of Pokémon
HP41Atk64Def45Spe50SpD50SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, resists 4

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×
DragonFairyIce

Resists

½×
ElectricFireGrassWater
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

2 abilities

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

0.1% of teams · rank #132 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Shed Skin
Nature
Jolly
EVs
28 HP / 244 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
Tera Type
Normal
  1. Extreme Speed, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
  2. Dragon Dance, Status
  3. Outrage, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
  4. Waterfall, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games1.3%
  • 1500 weighting0.5%
  • 1630 weighting0.1%
  • 1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 28 HP / 244 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe65.8%
  • Naive 28 HP / 84 Atk / 196 SpA / 196 Spe10.5%
  • Adamant 28 HP / 244 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe5.7%
  • Adamant 76 HP / 164 Atk / 196 Spe5.3%
  • Adamant 188 HP / 4 Atk / 76 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe4.8%

Tera types

Common teammates

Speed tiers

Max Speed 112 · outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf (Choice Scarf)168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Dratini outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Dratini against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Dratini · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102Dratini · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70Dratini · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

53 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhysical1590%20
5Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.DragonSpecial40100%20
10Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
15Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhysical6090%10
20AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
25SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhysical8075%20
31Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhysical9090%10
35Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhysical10075%10
40SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
45Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
50Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
55OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
60Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpecial50100%20
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpecial3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhysical6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhysical80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpecial85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpecial90100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpecial90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpecial11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpecial11070%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpecial13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhysical2590%20
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhysical60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 6

EggAqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhysical40100%20
EggDragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpecial60100%20
EggExtreme SpeedNearly always goes first.NormalPhysical80100%5
EggMistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
EggSupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20
EggWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20

Evolution

Stage 1 of 3

Where to find

Wild in 29 games
Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere LakeFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Road 10Surfing in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
  • Road 10Surfing in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–66
  • Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–62
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–66
  • Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–62
Moon 3 areas
  • Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–59
  • Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–57
  • Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–44
Sun 3 areas
  • Poni GauntletFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–59
  • Poni MeadowFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–57
  • Vast Poni CanyonFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–44
Y 1 area
  • Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 40
X 1 area
  • Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 40
White 2 2 areas
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
  • Floccesy TownReceive as a gift · Lv 1
Black 2 1 area
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
White 1 area
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
Black 1 area
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
SoulSilver 3 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Receive as a gift, Surfing · Lv 5–40
  • Goldenrod City Game CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone SwampFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 29–37
HeartGold 3 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Receive as a gift, Surfing · Lv 5–40
  • Goldenrod City Game CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone SwampFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 29–37
Platinum 1 area
  • Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
Pearl 1 area
  • Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–20
Diamond 1 area
  • Mount Coronet (4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–20
LeafGreen 5 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 24
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
FireRed 5 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
Crystal 2 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Receive as a gift, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Road 45Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Silver 3 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Goldenrod City Game CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 10
  • Road 45Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Gold 3 areas
  • Dragon's DenFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 10–40
  • Goldenrod City Game CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 10
  • Road 45Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Yellow 4 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10
Blue 5 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 24
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
Red 5 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
Green (Japan) 5 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 24
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
Red (Japan) 5 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (middle)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 45 · slow growth
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

2 egg groups · 40 egg cycles
Egg groups
Water 1Dragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

17 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Kanto#147Original Johto#241Updated Johto#246Mountain Kalos#145Original Alola#281Original Poni#096Updated Alola#379Updated Poni#126Let’s Go Kanto#147Crown Tundra#194Paldea#347Lumiose#145
  1. 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.

    Shield
  2. 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.

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

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
  4. It sheds its skin—almost on a daily basis—and grows larger. Its skin is soft just after it’s been shed.

    Ultra Moon
  5. 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 Sun
  6. After a 10-hour struggle, a fisherman was able to pull one up and confirm its existence.

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

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  9. Long considered a mythical Pokémon until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater.

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

    FireRed
  11. 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.

    Emerald
  12. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  13. It sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. During this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall.

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

    Silver · SoulSilver · Y
  15. It is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.

    Gold · HeartGold
  16. The existence of this mythical Pokémon was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.

    Yellow
  17. Long considered a mythical Pokémon until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Dratini
Japanese
ミニリュウ
Japanese (romaji)
Miniryu
Korean
미뇽
Chinese (Traditional)
迷你龍
Chinese (Simplified)
迷你龙
French
Minidraco
German
Dratini
Spanish
Dratini
Italian
Dratini

Biology

Biology

A Dratini continually molts and sloughs off its old skin almost daily. It does so because the life energy within its body steadily builds to reach uncontrollable levels. This allows Dratini to grow longer and longer, even reaching 6 feet in length.

In some regions, boots made from the tanned cast-off skin of Dratini are a luxury item. The small lump on a Dratini's forehead is actually an underdeveloped horn. After a 10-hour struggle, a fisherman was finally able to pull one up and confirm its existence.

Though still weak, it dwells near bodies of rapidly flowing water, such as the plunge pools of waterfalls to protect it while it repeatedly sheds its skin. It eats whatever food sinks down, and lives a quiet and happy life.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

9 generations, animated from Gen II

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

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