Where can I find Dratini in Polished Crystal?

Dratini can be found in 21 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Dratini?

Dratini is a dragon-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Dratini learn in Polished Crystal?

Dratini can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Dratiniin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Dragon Pokémon

It sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. During this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Dragon

Dex

#279 Johto Dex · #147 National

Abilities

Shed Skin(Primary)

May heal its own status problems.

Shed Skin(Secondary)

May heal its own status problems.

Marvel Scale(Hidden)

Boosts Defense on status problems.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1, dragon

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

Dragonscale(5%)

Weak To

ice ×2dragon ×2fairy ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Dratini

Base form

→

Dragonair

Level up Dratini to Lv. 30

→

Dragonite

Level up Dragonair to Lv. 55

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How to Obtain

Dratini appears common in Dragons Den B1F while surfing, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, common in Route 45 while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in Safari Zone East while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among seven other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 40. You can also receive one as a gift in Dragon Shrine at level 15.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Dragon Shrine	Lv. 15	gift	-	Sitrus Berry	-

Wild Encounters (21)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	normal	15	90	20
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
5	Thunder WaveLevel: 5Thunder Wave	electric	0	90	20
5	Thunder WaveLevel: 5Thunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
11	Aqua JetLevel: 11Aqua Jet	water	40	100	20
11	Aqua JetLevel: 11Aqua Jet	A speedy lunge. Always goes first.
15	Dragon RageLevel: 15Dragon Rage	dragon	40	100	10
15	Dragon RageLevel: 15Dragon Rage	Always inflicts 40HP damage.
21	HeadbuttLevel: 21Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
21	HeadbuttLevel: 21Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
25	AgilityLevel: 25Agility	psychic	0	100	30
25	AgilityLevel: 25Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
31	DragonbreathLevel: 31Dragonbreath	dragon	60	100	20
31	DragonbreathLevel: 31Dragonbreath	A strong breath attack.
35	Aqua TailLevel: 35Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
35	Aqua TailLevel: 35Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
41	BarrierLevel: 41Barrier	psychic	0	100	20
41	BarrierLevel: 41Barrier	Sharply raises the user's Defense.
45	SafeguardLevel: 45Safeguard	normal	0	100	25
45	SafeguardLevel: 45Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
51	Dragon DanceLevel: 51Dragon Dance	dragon	0	100	20
51	Dragon DanceLevel: 51Dragon Dance	Raises the user's Attack and Speed.
55	OutrageLevel: 55Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
55	OutrageLevel: 55Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
61	Hyper BeamLevel: 61Hyper Beam	normal	150	90	5
61	Hyper BeamLevel: 61Hyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ExtremespeedExtremespeed	normal	80	100	5
ExtremespeedExtremespeed	A powerful firststrike attack.
HazeHaze	ice	0	100	30
HazeHaze	Eliminates all stat changes.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	65	20
SupersonicSupersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Aqua JetAqua Jet	water	40	100	20
Aqua JetAqua Jet	A speedy lunge. Always goes first.

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TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	85	100	10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Dratini. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ice2×dragon2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Dratini resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×electric0.5×grass0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Dratini, either offensively or defensively.

Dratiniin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry