Dratini
Dragon-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Dragonair for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Aqua Tail
Aqua Tail costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Dratini takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 331
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- Eggs
- 10 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 574 CP
Dratini moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Iron Tail Best | Steel | 14 | 6 | 1.0s | 14 | 6 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5.00 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Dragon Breath builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Dratini raid guide
Best counters against Dratini
How to get Dratini
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 10 km eggs · shiny possible
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Dratini knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 868 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 940 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 542 | 588 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 675 | 732 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 542 | 588 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 410 | 445 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 542 | 588 |
Is Dratini good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Dratini has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (91 Defense / 121 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Dratini deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 44 |
| Lv 3 | 74 |
| Lv 4 | 105 |
| Lv 5 | 135 |
| Lv 6 | 165 |
| Lv 7 | 196 |
| Lv 8 | 226 |
| Lv 9 | 256 |
| Lv 10 | 287 |
| Lv 11 | 315 |
| Lv 12 | 344 |
| Lv 13 | 373 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 401 |
| Lv 15 | 430 |
| Lv 16 | 459 |
| Lv 17 | 488 |
| Lv 18 | 516 |
| Lv 19 | 545 |
| Lv 20 | 574 |
| Lv 21 | 602 |
| Lv 22 | 631 |
| Lv 23 | 660 |
| Lv 24 | 689 |
| Lv 25 | 717 |
| Lv 26 | 746 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 775 |
| Lv 28 | 803 |
| Lv 29 | 832 |
| Lv 30 | 861 |
| Lv 31 | 875 |
| Lv 32 | 890 |
| Lv 33 | 904 |
| Lv 34 | 918 |
| Lv 35 | 933 |
| Lv 36 | 947 |
| Lv 37 | 961 |
| Lv 38 | 976 |
| Lv 39 | 990 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,004 |
| Lv 41 | 1,017 |
| Lv 42 | 1,030 |
| Lv 43 | 1,043 |
| Lv 44 | 1,056 |
| Lv 45 | 1,069 |
| Lv 46 | 1,082 |
| Lv 47 | 1,095 |
| Lv 48 | 1,109 |
| Lv 49 | 1,122 |
| Lv 50 | 1,136 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0147
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 3.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0147_POKEMON_DRATINI
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dratini in Pokemon GO?
Dratini's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Aqua Tail (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Dratini's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dratini takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Dratini's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dratini reaches 1,136 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,004 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Dratini?
A perfect 15/15/15 Dratini shows 574 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 717 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Dratini better than regular Dratini?
Shadow Dratini deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Dratini in Pokemon GO?
Dratini spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 10 km eggs. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Dratini be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Dratini is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.