Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dratini is a Dragon Type Dragon Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Dratini can be found with Shed Skin as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 300 combined Base Stats.
Dratini Stats and Abilities
Based on Dratini Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Dratini Highest IV Stat is Attack 64 and the Lowest being Defense 45.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 41 | 192 | 286 |
E | Attack | 64 | 119 | 249 |
F | Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 |
F | Special Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Special Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Total | 300 |
Dratini | Detail |
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Best Nature | Lonely
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Dragon Scale ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Attack |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Dragon, Water 1 |
Egg Cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Shed Skin Ability 1 | The Pokémon may heal its own status problems. |
Marvel Scale Hidden Ability | Marvel Scale raises the ability-bearer's Defense by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep). |
How To Evolve Dratini in BDSP
Dratini requires (Level 30) to evolve into Dragonair and then (Level 55) to evolve into Dragonite.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Dratini
![]() | Level 30 → |
Dragonair
![]() | Level 55 → |
Dragonite
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Where To Find Dratini in BDSP
Dratini has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Dragonair
Lv. 15-40
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Dratini
Lv. 15-20
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Dratini
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dratini Weakness
Dratini is a Dragon Type pokemon. This will cause Dratini to take More Damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fire, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
---|---|
4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Dratini Weak Against?

Best Moves Dratini in BDSP
Best Moveset for Dratini Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
60 |
Hyper Beam
| ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
55 |
Outrage
| ![]() | Physical | 180 | 100 | 10 | User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused. |
35 |
Dragon Rush
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 75 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
31 |
Aqua Tail
| ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
Best Moveset for Dratini TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM68 |
Giga Impact
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 |
Hyper Beam
| ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM14 |
Blizzard
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM38 |
Fire Blast
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | May burn opponent. |




Dratini Level Up Moves
List of Moves Dratini can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Wrap
|
Power: 15
Acc: 90
PP: 20
![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
|
1 |
Leer
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
|
5 |
Twister
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
|
10 |
Thunder Wave
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 20
![]() Paralyzes opponent.
|
15 |
Dragon Tail
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Power:
90 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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20 |
Agility
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
|
25 |
Slam
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Power: 80
Acc: 75
PP: 20
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31 |
Aqua Tail
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Power: 90
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
|
35 |
Dragon Rush
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Power:
150 Acc: 75
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
|
40 |
Safeguard
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 25
![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions.
|
45 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
|
50 |
Dragon Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Speed.
|
55 |
Outrage
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Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
|
60 |
Hyper Beam
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
|
Dratini TM Moves
List of Moves Dratini can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
TM03 |
Water Pulse
|
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM07 |
Hail
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
|
TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM15 |
Hyper Beam
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
|
TM16 |
Light Screen
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
|
TM17 |
Protect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM18 |
Rain Dance
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
|
TM20 |
Safeguard
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 25
![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions.
|
TM23 |
Iron Tail
|
Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
TM24 |
Thunderbolt
|
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
|
TM25 |
Thunder
|
Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 10
![]() May paralyze opponent.
|
TM32 |
Double Team
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
|
TM34 |
Shock Wave
|
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
|
TM35 |
Flamethrower
|
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM38 |
Fire Blast
|
Power: 110
Acc: 85
PP: 5
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
|
TM44 |
Rest
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
|
TM45 |
Attract
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
|
TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM59 |
Dragon Pulse
|
Power:
127.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
|
TM68 |
Giga Impact
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM73 |
Thunder Wave
|
Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 20
![]() Paralyzes opponent.
|
TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
|
Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
|
TM90 |
Substitute
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM95 |
Surf
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
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TM99 |
Waterfall
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Dratini Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Dratini can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
---|---|
Aqua Jet
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() User attacks first.
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Dragon Breath
|
Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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Extreme Speed
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User attacks first.
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Mist
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() User's stats cannot be changed for a period of time.
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Supersonic
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Power: —
Acc: 55
PP: 20
![]() Confuses opponent.
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Haze
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Resets all stat changes.
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Dragon Dance
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Speed.
|
Dragon Rush
|
Power:
150 Acc: 75
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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Dratini Tutor Moves
List of Tutor Moves Dratini can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
---|---|
Draco Meteor
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Power:
195 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
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