Shadow Dratini
Dragon-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 331.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Aqua Tail
Aqua Tail costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 574 CP
Shadow 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
- Shadow Dratini is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Shadow Dratini
How to get Shadow Dratini
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Dratini knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- 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 |
Is Shadow Dratini good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 3.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0147_POKEMON_DRATINI_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Dratini in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Dratini's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Dratini's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Dratini?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Dratini in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dratini spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Dratini be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Dratini depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.