Is Dratini Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild in Poni Gauntlet via fishing. Dragon-type with a painful evolution grind ahead. Dragonite at level 55 means you're likely finishing the E4 before it fully evolves. Worth it if you have the patience.
Dratini trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Dratini trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Dratini trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Dratini trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Dratini trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Dratini has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Dratini here.
Acerola's team hits Dratini's weaknesses hard.
Dratini trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's team hits Dratini's weaknesses hard.
Dratini trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Dragonite trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Dragonite has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Dragonite has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Dragonite has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Dragonite has the type edge here and should clean up Kukui's team.
Catch Dratini on Poni Meadow (Super Rod fishing, Lv 10-57).
Your Dratini should hit Level 55 before you reach Molayne, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Dratini in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Dratini starts showing up in early-game fishing spots at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Dratini in USUM
Dratini is your first catch on the way to Dratini. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 10-66 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Dratini ✓Poni GauntletLv.10-66Super RodRate 10%Shaking spotPoni MeadowLv.10-62Super RodRate 10%Shaking spotPoni GauntletLv.10-61Super RodRate 1%Poni MeadowLv.10-57Super RodRate 1%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DragonairPoni GauntletLv.10-61Super RodSOS from DratiniPoni GauntletLv.10-66Super RodSOS from DratiniPoni MeadowLv.10-62Super RodSOS from DratiniPoni MeadowLv.10-57Super RodSOS from Dratinior evolve from Dratini (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into DragonitePoni GauntletLv.10-61Super RodSOS from DratiniPoni GauntletLv.10-66Super RodSOS from Dratinior evolve from Dragonair (Step 2)
Dratini Weakness
Dratini's Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Dratini Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Dratini
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Primarina builds →Ice Beam 2x123-145%KO Disarming Voice 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Clefable builds →Ice Beam 2x99-117%KO Disarming Voice 2x67-79% | ||
 Florges Fairy | B | |
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x124-146%KO Ice Beam 2x90-107%KO | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x190-224%KO Ice Beam 2x120-142%KO | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Clefable Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Clefable builds →Ice Beam 2x95-113%KO Disarming Voice 2x66-79% | ||
Florges Fairy | B | |
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x120-143%KO Ice Beam 2x87-103%KO | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x190-223%KO Ice Beam 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Florges Fairy | B | |
 Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Granbull builds →Play Rough 2x186-218%KO Outrage 2x164-194%KO Ice Fang 2x90-106%KO | ||
Clefable Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Clefable builds →Ice Beam 2x95-112%KO Disarming Voice 2x65-77% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter | ||
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast 2x153-180%KO Ice Beam 2x96-114%KO | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x195-229%KO Ice Beam 2x122-145%KO | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Mienfoo's High Jump Kick hits Dratini for 52-61%. Abra deals 61-72% with Dazzling Gleam.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemBerryjuice NatureHardy Moves View Onix builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Mienfoo builds →U Turn28-33% High Jump Kick52-61% Stone Edge40-47% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Abra builds →Psychic34-41% Dazzling Gleam 2x61-72% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Pawniard builds →Sucker Punch31-36% Knock Off29-34% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Snivy builds →Leaf Storm15-18% | ||
Dratini Evolutions
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 plenty of partners 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 57 breeding partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance and 8 more to offspring.
USUM Dratini Best Moveset
Dragon at 50 offenses with AbilityShed Skin clearing status and AbilityMarvel Scale boosting Defense by 50%% when statused as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution power does nothing. Dragonite two evolutions away earns A-tier through AbilityMultiscale.
Best Build
Dratini best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Rest
- Extreme Speed
- Dragon Breath
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Aqua Jet and Dragon Breath on Dratini. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage, they expand what Dratini can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It’s still weak, so it lurks on the floor of bodies of water, eating whatever food sinks down and living a quiet life.
It sheds its skin—almost on a daily basis—and grows larger. Its skin is soft just after it’s been shed.
Dratini Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves