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
- Status
- Dratini is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Dratini
How to get Dratini
- Eggs
- 10 km eggs · shiny possible
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Dratini arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
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 |
Dratini in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Ascension | 31 Aug 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
| Spark's Caretaking Quest | 2 Jun 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
Is Dratini good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Dratini has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
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 with Aqua Tail. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Dratini's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dratini takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water.
What is Dratini's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dratini reaches 1,136 CP at level 50 and 1,004 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Dratini?
A 15/15/15 Dratini shows 574 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 717 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 430 CP.
How do you get Dratini in Pokemon GO?
It is in the current 10 km egg pool. Its most recent event was Mega Ascension (August 2026).
Can Dratini be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Dratini is in the game — right now from 10 km eggs. It could be shiny in Mega Ascension (August 2026).