Where can I find Dratini in SoulGold?

Dratini can be found in 13 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Dratini?

Dratini is a dragon-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Dratini learn in SoulGold?

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

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Dratiniin Pokémon SoulGold

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Pokédex Entry

Dragon Pokémon

A Dratini continually molts and sloughs off its old skin. It does so because the life energy within its body steadily builds to reach uncontrollable levels.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Dragon

Dex

#147

Abilities

Shed Skin(Primary)

Heals the body by shedding.

Marvel Scale(Secondary)

Ups Defense if suffering.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1, dragon

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 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

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 Dragon's Den while surfing, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in Route 45 while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod. Wild ones range from level 10 to 40. You can also receive one as a gift in Dragon's Den at level 15.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Dragon's Den	Lv. 15	gift	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (6)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	normal	15	0	20
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	Wraps and squeezes the foe times with vines, etc.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
5	TwisterLevel: 5Twister	dragon	40	100	20
5	TwisterLevel: 5Twister	Whips up a vicious twister to tear at foes. May flinch.
10	Thunder WaveLevel: 10Thunder Wave	electric	0	0	20
10	Thunder WaveLevel: 10Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
15	Dragon TailLevel: 15Dragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10
15	Dragon TailLevel: 15Dragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	psychic	0	0	30
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
25	SlamLevel: 25Slam	normal	80	75	20
25	SlamLevel: 25Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
31	Aqua TailLevel: 31Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
31	Aqua TailLevel: 31Aqua Tail	The user swings its tail like a wave to attack.
35	Dragon RushLevel: 35Dragon Rush	dragon	100	75	10
35	Dragon RushLevel: 35Dragon Rush	Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching.
40	SafeguardLevel: 40Safeguard	normal	0	0	25
40	SafeguardLevel: 40Safeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
45	Rain DanceLevel: 45Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
45	Rain DanceLevel: 45Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
50	Dragon DanceLevel: 50Dragon Dance	dragon	0	0	20
50	Dragon DanceLevel: 50Dragon Dance	A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
55	OutrageLevel: 55Outrage	dragon	0	100	0
55	OutrageLevel: 55Outrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
60	Hyper BeamLevel: 60Hyper Beam	normal	150	90	5
60	Hyper BeamLevel: 60Hyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.

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Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
MistMist	ice	0	0	30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	55	20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Dragon BreathDragon Breath	dragon	60	100	20
Dragon BreathDragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	0	0	20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
Dragon RushDragon Rush	dragon	100	75	10
Dragon RushDragon Rush	Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching.
Extreme SpeedExtreme Speed	normal	80	100	5
Extreme SpeedExtreme Speed	An extremely fast and powerful attack.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
Aqua JetAqua Jet	water	40	100	20
Aqua JetAqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	0	100	10
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

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 SoulGold

Pokédex Entry