Dratini

Dratini
Moltres
147
Dragonair
Ability	Shed Skin Marvel Scale (Hidden)
Egg group	Water 1 Dragon
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak

Dratini <sup>(JPJapanese: ミニリュウ

Romaji: Miniryu)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dragon-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves into Dragonair starting at level 30.

Physiology and Behavior

Dratini is a reptilian Pokémon with a blue serpentine body and a white underside. It has white, three-pronged fins on the sides of its head and a white bump on its forehead, which is its horn growing. Above its round, white snout are oval, purple eyes.

Dratini's life energy is constantly building so it is always growing, and can reach lengths of over six feet (2 meters). As it grows, it sheds its skin regularly; it hides behind a rapid waterfall during the process to protect itself, since the new skin is soft in texture. The shed skin can be tanned and used to create luxury boots. Dratini has been referred as the Mirage Pokémon, because its existence was originally thought to be nothing more than a myth. Dratini was first discovered by a fisherman who spent 10 hours attempting to capture it. A small colony has also been found underwater, further confirming its existence. Dratini live near or in bodies of water with a rapid flow, such as the pools at the bottom of waterfalls. It lives a quiet life underwater, eating any food that sinks down to the bottom.

Appearances

In the anime

Dratini made its anime debut in the controversial anime episode The Legend of Dratini, in which the episode includes guns. It would make its English dub debut in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion.

Origin and inspiration

Dratini appears to be based on sea serpents or ryu, traditional Japanese dragons or Chinese dragons who bring good luck. Its constant growth is similar to that of snakes, who grow as long as they live. Additionally, its reclusive nature, aquatic habitat, and the fact that, for a long time, it was considered a myth are reminiscent of the Loch Ness Monster.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Long considered a mythical Pokémon until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater.
Pokémon Yellow	The existence of this mythical Pokémon was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.
Pokémon Stadium	Even the young are known to exceed 6'6". It is rare and long considered to exist only in myth.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	It is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.
Pokémon Silver	This Pokémon is full of life energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.
Pokémon Crystal	It sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. During this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	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.
Pokémon Sapphire	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.
Pokémon Emerald	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.
Pokémon FireRed	Even the young can exceed 6.5 feet in length. It grows larger by repeatedly shedding skin.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Long considered a mythical Pokémon until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Pokémon Pearl	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Pokémon Platinum	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Pokémon HeartGold	It is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.
Pokémon SoulSilver	This Pokémon is full of life energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Pokémon White	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Pokémon Black 2	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Pokémon White 2	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Pokémon Y	This Pokémon is full of life energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	It grows by molting repeatedly. Boots made from the tanned cast-off skin are a super luxury item.
Pokémon Moon	After a 10-hour struggle, a fisherman was able to pull one up and confirm its existence.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	It's still weak, so it lurks on the floor of bodies of water, eating whatever food sinks down and living a quiet life.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	It sheds its skin—almost on a daily basis—and grows larger. Its skin is soft just after it's been shed.
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Long thought to be a myth, this Pokémon's existence was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Long thought to be a myth, this Pokémon's existence was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	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.
Pokémon Shield	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.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	It sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. During this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall.
Pokémon Violet	It is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Safari Zone (Super Rod) Rocket Game Corner
Pokémon Yellow	Safari Zone (Super Rod)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Dragon's Den (Surfing, Good Rod, and Super Rod) Route 45 (Good Rod and Super Rod) Goldenrod Game Corner
Pokémon Silver	Dragon's Den (Surfing, Good Rod, and Super Rod) Route 45 (Good Rod and Super Rod) Goldenrod Game Corner
Pokémon Crystal	Dragon's Den (Surfing, Good Rod, and Super Rod) Route 45 (Good Rod and Super Rod) Dragon's Den (Master's quiz)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Safari Zone (Super Rod) Rocket Game Corner
Pokémon LeafGreen	Safari Zone (Super Rod) Rocket Game Corner
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Mt. Coronet (Super Rod)
Pokémon Pearl	Mt. Coronet (Super Rod)
Pokémon Platinum	Mt. Coronet (Super Rod)
Pokémon HeartGold	Dragon's Den (Surfing, Good Rod, and Super Rod) Safari Zone (Good Rod and Super Rod) Goldenrod Game Corner Dragon's Den (Master's quiz)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Dragon's Den (Surfing, Good Rod, and Super Rod) Safari Zone (Good Rod and Super Rod) Goldenrod Game Corner Dragon's Den (Master's quiz)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing)
Pokémon White	Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing)
Pokémon Black 2	Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing)
Pokémon White 2	Dragonspiral Tower (Fishing) Gift in Floccesy Town (Shiny)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 21 (Good Rod)
Pokémon Y	Route 21 (Good Rod)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Vast Poni Canyon, Poni Meadow, Poni Gauntlet (fishing)
Pokémon Moon	Vast Poni Canyon, Poni Meadow, Poni Gauntlet (fishing)
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Vast Poni Canyon, Poni Meadow (fishing)
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Vast Poni Canyon, Poni Meadow (fishing)
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Route 10 (Sea Skim)
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Route 10 (Sea Skim)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Ballimere Lake (Surfing and fishing)
Pokémon Shield	Ballimere Lake (Surfing and fishing)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Mt. Coronet (Super Rod) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Mt. Coronet (Super Rod) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area Six North Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area Six North Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake

Evolution

Dratini	Reach level 30.	Dragonair	Reach level 55.	Dragonite

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	41
Attack	64
Defense	45
Sp. Attack	50
Sp. Defense	50
Speed	50
Total	300

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
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Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS147.png File:PKMNRS147-S.png	Emerald File:PKMNE147.gif File:PKMNE147-S.gif	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG147.png File:PKMNFRLG147-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP147-S.png	Platinum File:PKMNP147.png File:PKMNP147-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS147.png File:PKMNHGSS147-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW147-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2147.png File:PKMNBW2147-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY147-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE147-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS147-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP147.png File:PKMNBDSP147-S.png
Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV147-S.png

Trivia

• Dratini was the inspiration for the naming of Hedruris dratini, a species of parasitic nematode.