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.
The existence of this mythical POKéMON was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.
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 |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x162-191%KO Ice Beam 2x134-158%KO | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x178-209%KO Ice Beam 2x147-173%KO | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x141-166%KO Ice Beam 2x114-134%KO Aurora Beam 2x83-98% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x162-191%KO Ice Beam 2x134-158%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x178-209%KO Ice Beam 2x147-173%KO | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x141-166%KO Ice Beam 2x114-134%KO Aurora Beam 2x83-98% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x162-191%KO Ice Beam 2x134-158%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x178-209%KO Ice Beam 2x147-173%KO | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x141-166%KO Ice Beam 2x114-134%KO Aurora Beam 2x83-98% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x162-191%KO Ice Beam 2x134-158%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x178-209%KO Ice Beam 2x147-173%KO | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x141-166%KO Ice Beam 2x114-134%KO Aurora Beam 2x83-98% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x171-202%KO Ice Beam 2x139-164%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x157-185%KO Ice Beam 2x129-153%KO | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x134-158%KO Ice Beam 2x111-131%KO Aurora Beam 2x81-95% | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x178-209%KO Ice Beam 2x147-173%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x162-191%KO Ice Beam 2x134-158%KO | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x141-166%KO Ice Beam 2x114-134%KO Aurora Beam 2x83-98% | ||
In Yellow, Articuno can KO Dratini with Blizzard (177-209%). Dragonite threatens a KO with Blizzard (123-145%).
Articuno Ice | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x177-209%KO Hyper Beam79-93% Ice Beam 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dragonite builds →Wrap12-14% Hyper Beam117-137%KO Blizzard 2x123-145%KO | ||
Yellow Evolution
A Dragon type with 300 stats, Dratini has a chain leading to Dragonite. Breeding won't work. The evolved forms gain up to 300 total stats over Dratini. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Yellow Dratini Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Without TMs, Dratini's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Ice coverage and more on top of Dragon Rage for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Yellow Dratini Locations
Dratini is available from early-game fishing spots onward at decent spawn rates. 4 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Dratini in Yellow
Catching Dratini here means fishing. All 4 encounters require Super Rod at Lv. 10-15, and there aren't any overworld spawns in this game.
Dratini Guide
Level 30 gets you Dragonair. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Yellow, 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 Yellow. 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