No. 0147
Dratini
Dragon Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- 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.
Base stats
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 11 types
Abilities
- Shed Skin
This Pokémon has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
- Marvel Scale, hidden ability Hidden ability
If this Pokémon has a non-volatile status condition, its Defense is multiplied by 1.5.
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.1% of teams · rank #132 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Extreme Speed, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
- Dragon Dance, Status
- Outrage, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- 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
Moves
- Extreme Speed, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%99.2%
- Dragon Dance, Status78.1%
- Outrage, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%73.0%
- Waterfall, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%45.0%
- Aqua Jet, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%41.0%
- Iron Head, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%17.1%
- Flamethrower, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%11.2%
- Draco Meteor, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%10.9%
- Scale Shot, Physical, power 25, accuracy 90%9.1%
- Rest, Status5.4%
Items
Eviolite80.3%
Life Orb10.5%
Choice Band5.3%
Weakness Policy3.1%
Wide Lens0.5%
Air Balloon0.4%
Abilities
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%
Speed tiers
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.
At max Speed, Dratini outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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
Level up 14
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 5 | Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 10 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| 15 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 20 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 25 | SlamNo additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 31 | Aqua TailNo additional effect. | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 35 | Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dragon | Physical | 100 | 75% | 10 |
| 40 | SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| 45 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 50 | Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 55 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 41
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM24 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM44 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM77 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM99 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM115 | Dragon PulseNo additional effect. | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM156 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM166 | Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain. | Electric | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TM169 | Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dragon | Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM200 | Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit. | Dragon | Physical | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| TM222 | Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM226 | Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 15 |
Egg moves 6
| Egg | Aqua JetUsually goes first. | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target. | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Extreme SpeedNearly always goes first. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 5 |
| Egg | MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Egg | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| Egg | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Evolution
#0147DratiniDragon- Level 30
#0148DragonairDragon- Level 55
#0149DragoniteDragon
Where to find
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
- EV yield
- 1 Atk
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water 1Dragon
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Pokédex entries
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.
ShieldDratini dwells near bodies of rapidly flowing water, such as the plunge pools of waterfalls. As it grows, Dratini will shed its skin many times.
SwordLong 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!It sheds its skin—almost on a daily basis—and grows larger. Its skin is soft just after it’s been shed.
Ultra MoonIt’s still weak, so it lurks on the floor of bodies of water, eating whatever food sinks down and living a quiet life.
Ultra SunAfter a 10-hour struggle, a fisherman was able to pull one up and confirm its existence.
MoonIt grows by molting repeatedly. Boots made from the tanned cast-off skin are a super luxury item.
SunIt 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 · XLong considered a mythical Pokémon until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater.
LeafGreenEven the young can exceed 6.5 feet in length. It grows larger by repeatedly shedding skin.
FireRedA 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.
EmeraldDratini 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 SapphireIt sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. During this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall.
CrystalThis Pokémon is full of life energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.
Silver · SoulSilver · YIt is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.
Gold · HeartGoldThe existence of this mythical Pokémon was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.
YellowLong 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
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
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII
Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#275 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
HP
903rd of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 11%
67th of 70 Dragon types
Attack
660th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 35%
63rd of 70 Dragon types
Defense
830th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 15%
65th of 70 Dragon types
Sp. Atk
704th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 26%
56th of 70 Dragon types
Sp. Def
746th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 21%
54th of 70 Dragon types
Speed
674th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 29%
54th of 70 Dragon types
Base stat total
856th of 1,025 Pokémon
62nd of 70 Dragon types
A weighting, not a cutoff.
Each Showdown team counts by the chance its player’s Glicko-1 rating is above the number.
Not the rating on the Showdown ladder.
A Japan-only vote on the film's site, for the 720 Pokémon of Generations I–VI except