Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Dratini
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Dratini is the Dragon Pokémon — Dragon before Dragonair and Dragonite. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Dragonite — not a finished raid attacker. Dragon helps against other Dragons; Ice, Dragon, and Fairy hit Dragon hard. Catch Dratini from the wild, eggs, Community Day, or Rocket, then evolve. Draco Meteor from Dratini Community Day belongs on Dragonite.
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Dratini (#147) is a Dragon Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Dragonite. Trainers almost never power Dratini for raids; the value is candy, XL candy, and IVs for Dragonair/Dragonite (and Draco Meteor). Against Dratini, lead with Ice, Dragon, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Dratini is a Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0147. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Dratini. Keep high-IV, lucky, or Shadow copies tagged for Dragonite. Save Elite TMs for Dragonite’s Draco Meteor. Shadow Dratini is the same — evolve toward Shadow Dragonite.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Dratini is your opponent, Ice, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 119
- Defense
- 91
- Stamina
- 121
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Recommended moves
Dratini’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Dragonite — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon damage
- Iron Tail · Standard
Steel fast option
Charged
- Aqua Tail · Standard
Water coverage
- Twister · Standard
Dragon alternate
- Wrap · Standard
Normal filler
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon breath
- iron tail
Charged
- wrap
- twister
- aqua tail
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #925 of 954 · CP 1136
Iron Tail + Twister
- Master League · rank #959 of 1023 · CP 1136
Iron Tail + Twister
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.