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.
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 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 |
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x200-235%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x169-199%KO Draining Kiss 2x107-127%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x193-228%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x162-191%KO Draining Kiss 2x103-122%KO Disarming Voice 2x83-98% | ||
 Florges Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Florges builds →Moonblast 2x176-207%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x149-176%KO Disarming Voice 2x77-91% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Carbink builds →Moonblast 2x94-111%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x81-96% | ||
 Comfey Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Comfey builds →Play Rough 2x98-116%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x116-137%KO Draining Kiss 2x74-88% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Garchomp can KO Dratini with Earthquake (138-162%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 157-184%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Garchomp builds →Earthquake138-162%KO Stone Edge91-108%KO | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Weavile builds →Knock Off127-149%KO Ice Shard 2x157-184%KO Pursuit78-92% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemFlyiniumz NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dratini View Dragonite builds →Earthquake103-121%KO Extreme Speed82-97% Fly139-163%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Dratini Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Dratini Locations
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.
Best Locations to Catch Dratini in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Dratini is a fishing-only catch in this game. 8 spots at Lv. 10-66 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Dratini Guide
Level 30 gets you Dragonair. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
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.
You can find Dratini in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. 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