Mid-stage Pokemon like Dratini rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Dragonite, which is where the real potential kicks in. Only weak to Ice and Dragon. Known as the Dragon Pokemon.
Dratini's stats barely vary. 0 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.
It sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. During this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall.
Dratini Weakness
AvgDratini's Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice and Dragon moves. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Dratini is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Dragonair first, then eventually reaches Dragonite. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with a small partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 300 total stats over Dratini.
How to Evolve
Breed Dratini easily with 13 breeding partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Haze, Light Screen, Mist and 1 more to offspring.
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
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You'll want to breed for Haze and Light Screen on Dratini. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Outrage and Dragon Breath, they expand what Dratini can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates in early-game fishing spots across 6 locations. Dratini's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
Fishing, gift, and more encounters at Lv. 10-40 across 6 spots for Dratini. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Dratini isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Dragonair to unlock its full potential. At 300 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Dratini evolves into Dragonair at level 30. Dratini is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Dratini fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 64 Attack). Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Dratini appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Dratini has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A