Dratini

#281 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Moltres Dragonair

Pokédex entries

Sun

It grows by molting repeatedly. Boots made from the tanned cast-off skin are a super luxury item.

Moon

After a 10-hour struggle, a fisherman was able to pull one up and confirm its existence.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #281Poni #96
EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	60

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Water 1 Dragon
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	40

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Dratini #281	Level 30	Dragonair #282
Dragonair #282	Level 55	Dragonite #283

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Poni Meadow	Bubbling Spots	10-57	10%	-
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — B1F	Bubbling Spots	10-44	10%	-
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — B1F	Fishing with the Fishing Rod	10-44	1%	-
Poni Meadow	Fishing with the Fishing Rod	10-57	1%	-
Poni Gauntlet	Bubbling Spots	10-59	10%	-
Poni Gauntlet	Fishing with the Fishing Rod	10-59	1%	-
Poni Gauntlet	Sos From Bubbling Spot	10-59	-	SOS ally of dratini; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 30%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — B1F	SOS ally encounter	10-44	-	SOS ally of dratini; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 87%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Poni Gauntlet	SOS ally encounter	10-59	-	SOS ally of dratini; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 87%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Poni Meadow	SOS ally encounter	10-57	-	SOS ally of dratini; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 87%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Poni Gauntlet	Bubbling Spots	10-59	10%	-
Poni Meadow	Bubbling Spots	10-57	10%	-
Poni Gauntlet	Fishing with the Fishing Rod	10-59	1%	-
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — B1F	Bubbling Spots	10-44	10%	-
Poni Meadow	Fishing with the Fishing Rod	10-57	1%	-
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — B1F	Fishing with the Fishing Rod	10-44	1%	-
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — B1F	SOS ally encounter	10-44	-	SOS ally of dratini; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 87%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Poni Gauntlet	SOS ally encounter	10-59	-	SOS ally of dratini; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 87%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Poni Gauntlet	Sos From Bubbling Spot	10-59	-	SOS ally of dratini; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 30%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Poni Meadow	SOS ally encounter	10-57	-	SOS ally of dratini; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 87%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Held-item rates for this form. Some Pokémon have no wild encounter in Sun/Moon; check their acquisition requirements.

Dragon Scale

Moon

Sun

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Wrap	Physical	15	90	20	A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
5	Thunder Wave	Status	-	90	20	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
11	Twister	Special	40	100	20	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.
15	Dragon Rage	Special	-	100	10	This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.
21	Slam	Physical	80	75	20	The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
25	Agility	Status	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
31	Dragon Tail	Physical	60	90	10	The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
35	Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
41	Dragon Rush	Physical	100	75	10	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
45	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
51	Dragon Dance	Status	-	-	20	The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.
55	Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
61	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM20	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM59	Brutal Swing	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	90	20	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
TM82	Dragon Tail	Physical	60	90	10	The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94	Surf	Special	90	100	15	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TM98	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

		Class				Description
Draco Meteor		Special	130	90	5	Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Aqua Jet	Physical	40	100	20	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Dragon Breath	Special	60	100	20	The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Dragon Dance	Status	-	-	20	The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.
Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Dragon Rush	Physical	100	75	10	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
Extreme Speed	Physical	80	100	5	The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Haze	Status	-	-	30	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Mist	Status	-	-	30	The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.
Supersonic	Status	-	55	20	The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Bind	Physical	15	85	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Bind	Physical	15	85	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Detect	Status	-	-	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Incinerate	Special	60	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Rage	Physical	20	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Reflect	Status	-	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Skull Bash	Physical	130	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Whirlpool	Special	35	85	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Zap Cannon	Special	120	50	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.