Dratini (#147)
Dratini (#147) is a Dragon-type Dragon Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Dratini in Safari Zone (East), Safari Zone (North), Safari Zone (West), and Safari Zone (Center); the best odds are with the Super Rod in Safari Zone (East) (25%, Lv 15). It evolves into Dragonair at level 30. Its best stat is Attack (64), and its base stat total of 250 ranks #130 of 151.

- National No.
- #147
- Type
- Dragon
- Category
- Dragon Pokémon
- Height
- 5′11″ (1.8 m)
- Weight
- 7.0 lb (3.2 kg)
- Catch rate
- 45 of 255
- Base EXP
- 67
- Growth rate
- Slow
Dratini was regarded as a mythical Pokémon for generations. That changed only recently, when a small colony was discovered living beneath the waves.
Where to find Dratini in Pokémon Red
- Safari Zone (East): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (North): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (West): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (Center): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Game Corner: exchange 2,800 coins at the Celadon Game Corner prize corner (Lv 18).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 41 | #118 of 151 | |
| Attack | 64 | #93 of 151 | |
| Defense | 45 | #121 of 151 | |
| Special | 50 | #101 of 151 | |
| Speed | 50 | #106 of 151 | |
| Total | 250 | #130 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Dratini
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ice Dragon |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Electric Grass |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| Start | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 10 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 30 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 40 | Dragon Rage | Dragon | — | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM23 | Dragon Rage | Dragon | — |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Dratini in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Dratini in Safari Zone (East), Safari Zone (North), Safari Zone (West), and Safari Zone (Center); the best odds are with the Super Rod in Safari Zone (East) (25%, Lv 15).
What type is Dratini?
Dratini is Dragon type. It takes double damage from Ice and Dragon.
What level does Dratini evolve?
Dratini evolves into Dragonair at level 30.
What moves does Dratini learn?
Dratini starts with Wrap and Leer and learns Thunder Wave (Lv 10), Agility (Lv 20), Slam (Lv 30), Dragon Rage (Lv 40), and Hyper Beam (Lv 50) by leveling up. It can learn 23 TMs and HMs.
What are Dratini's base stats?
HP 41, Attack 64, Defense 45, Special 50, Speed 50, for a total of 250.
What's the catch rate of Dratini?
Dratini's catch rate is 45 out of 255, so bring plenty of Poké Balls and lower its HP first.