Stats & Training
Dratini's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack stat exp, 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
Dratini's Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice and Dragon. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
- 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
 Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Jynx builds →Blizzard 2x209-246%KO Ice Punch 2x142-168%KO Icy Wind 2x105-124%KO Powder Snow 2x77-91% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 2x88-103%KO Ice Punch 2x59-70% Icy Wind 2x46-54% | ||
 Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x132-155%KO Icy Wind 2x68-80% | ||
 Swinub IceGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Swinub builds →Blizzard 2x78-93% Icy Wind 2x41-49% Powder Snow 2x30-36% | ||
 Dragonair Dragon | D | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Dratini (Dragons Den Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dragonair builds →Outrage 2x151-178%KO Blizzard 2x93-110%KO Dragon Breath 2x77-91% Icy Wind 2x48-57% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
 Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x162-190%KO Ice Punch 2x112-133%KO Powder Snow 2x63-75% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x165-195%KO Ice Punch 2x113-133%KO Powder Snow 2x63-76% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x157-186%KO Icy Wind 2x80-95% | ||
Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x157-186%KO Ice Punch 2x111-130%KO Icy Wind 2x80-95% Powder Snow 2x59-71% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x156-185%KO Icy Wind 2x81-96% | ||
Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x156-185%KO Ice Punch 2x108-127%KO Icy Wind 2x81-96% Powder Snow 2x58-69% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x156-185%KO Icy Wind 2x81-96% | ||
Smoochum IcePsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Smoochum builds →Blizzard 2x156-185%KO Ice Punch 2x108-127%KO Icy Wind 2x81-96% Powder Snow 2x58-69% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Jynx builds →Blizzard 2x196-231%KO Ice Punch 2x137-162%KO Icy Wind 2x101-119%KO Powder Snow 2x74-88% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 2x85-100%KO Ice Punch 2x58-69% Icy Wind 2x45-54% | ||
Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Delibird builds →Blizzard 2x127-150%KO Icy Wind 2x65-77% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x156-185%KO Dragon Breath 2x58-69% Icy Wind 2x81-96% | ||
Swinub IceGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Swinub builds →Blizzard 2x78-92% Icy Wind 2x42-50% Powder Snow 2x32-38% | ||
In Crystal, Jynx can KO Dratini with Ice Beam (170-200%). Dragonite threatens a KO with Ice Beam (101-119%).
Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 2x170-200%KO Psychic85-100%KO Thief38-45% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dragonite builds →Ice Beam 2x101-119%KO Thunder30-36% Thunderbolt25-30% | ||
Crystal Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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.
Crystal Dratini Best Moveset
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
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Moves
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
Crystal Dratini Locations
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 to Catch Dratini in Crystal
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 Guide
Level 30 gets you Dragonair. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Crystal, Dratini does the job early-game if you need a Dragon type on your team. Evolve it into Dragonair before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Dratini in Crystal. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Dratini has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves