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 EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.
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.
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
In Emerald, Flygon can KO Dratini with Earthquake (91-107%). Regice threatens a KO with Ice Beam (193-227%). Dragonite's Ice Beam also KOs at 108-127%.
 Flygon GroundDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Flygon builds →Earthquake91-107%KO Rock Slide46-54% | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x193-227%KO Thunderbolt32-38% Explosion104-122%KO | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureLonely Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dragonite builds →Earthquake100-117%KO Ice Beam 2x108-127%KO | ||
Emerald 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 decent 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 27 breeding partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance, Haze and 3 more to offspring.
Emerald Dratini Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
You'll want to breed for Dragon Breath and Dragon Dance 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
How to Get Dratini in Emerald
No wild encounters for Dratini in Emerald. It's available in Red, Yellow, or HeartGold and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Dratini Guide
Level 30 gets you Dragonair. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Emerald, 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 Emerald. 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