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No. 0147

Dratini

Dragon Pokémon

Dratini
Official art
Dragon
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
3.3 kg 7.3 lbs
Base stat total
300 top 86%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
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.
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Base stats

HP41101–148192–286
Atk6462–127119–249
Def4545–10685–207
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD5049–11294–218
Spe5049–11294–218
Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon
HP41Atk64Def45Spe50SpD50SpA50

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Dratini outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 112Dratini · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 102Dratini · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70Dratini · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric½×Fire½×Grass½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

  • Shed Skin

    Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

  • Marvel ScaleHidden ability

    Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.05% of teams · rank #132 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Shed Skin
Nature
Jolly
EVs
28 HP / 244 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
Tera Type
Normal
  1. Extreme Speed
  2. Dragon Dance
  3. Outrage
  4. Waterfall

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.34%
  • Rated 1500+0.53%
  • Rated 1630+0.05%
  • Rated 1760+0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.05%

Moves

  • Extreme Speed99.2%
  • Dragon Dance78.1%
  • Outrage73%
  • Waterfall45%
  • Aqua Jet41%
  • Iron Head17.1%
  • Flamethrower11.2%
  • Draco Meteor10.9%
  • Scale Shot9.1%
  • Rest5.4%

Items

  • Eviolite80.3%
  • Life Orb10.5%
  • Choice Band5.3%
  • Weakness Policy3.1%
  • Wide Lens0.5%
  • Air Balloon0.4%

Abilities

  • 98.8%
  • 1.2%

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%

Tera types

  • Normal93.8%
  • Water4.9%
  • Steel0.8%
  • Fire0.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0147DratiniDragon
    1. Level 30#0148DragonairDragon
      1. Level 55#0149DragoniteDragonFlying

Moves

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20
5TwisterHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonSpec40100%20
10Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
15Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
20AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
25SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
31Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
35Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
40SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25
45Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
50Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
55OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
60Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 6

EggAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
EggDragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
EggExtreme SpeedInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%5
EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30
EggSupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20
EggWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Dragon Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Kanto#147Original Johto#241Updated Johto#246Mountain Kalos#145Original Alola#281Original Poni#096Updated Alola#379Updated Poni#126Let’s Go Kanto#147Crown Tundra#194Paldea#347Lumiose#145

  1. 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.

    Shield

  2. Dratini dwells near bodies of rapidly flowing water, such as the plunge pools of waterfalls. As it grows, Dratini will shed its skin many times.

    Sword

  3. Long 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!

  4. It sheds its skin—almost on a daily basis—and grows larger. Its skin is soft just after it’s been shed.

    Ultra Moon

  5. It’s still weak, so it lurks on the floor of bodies of water, eating whatever food sinks down and living a quiet life.

    Ultra Sun

  6. After a 10-hour struggle, a fisherman was able to pull one up and confirm its existence.

    Moon

  7. It grows by molting repeatedly. Boots made from the tanned cast-off skin are a super luxury item.

    Sun

  8. It 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 · X

  9. Even the young can exceed 6.5 feet in length. It grows larger by repeatedly shedding skin.

    FireRed

  10. A 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.

    Emerald

  11. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  12. It sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. Dur­ ing this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall.

    Crystal

  13. This Pokémon is full of life energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.

    Silver · SoulSilver · Y

  14. It is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.

    Gold · HeartGold

  15. The existence of this mythical Pokémon was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.

    Yellow

  16. Long considered a mythical Pokémon until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.

Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
35
Base experience
60
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1Dragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

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
Green 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
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