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Shadow Dratini

Shadow Dratini (Shadow)Dragon
  • windy
Shadow Dratini is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Dratini is a Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,004 CP and is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Dragon Breath / Aqua Tail. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Dratini Stats and Max CP

119 ATK
91 DEF
121 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1136 CP
Lvl 40
1004 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
717 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
574 CP
Lvl 15 Research
430 CP

Shadow Dratini's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Dratini PvE Analysis

Shadow Dratini is the first of a three-stage evolution, and hence, it's associated with low stats and zero viability for ⚔️ Raids and 🛡️ Gyms. For such an iconic evolution line, you should rather make it your buddy and collect Candy fast.

Shadow Dratini PvP Analysis

🧸 Little Cup

Shadow Dratini is one of the undisputed best Pokémon in the Little League, using its strong moves and balanced set of stats to its advantage, and beating much of the meta. Its victims include Wooper, Vulpix, Shadow Vulpix, Barboach, Seel, Skarmory, Chansey, Ducklett, and Swampert.

It particularly excels against all Starter types, which it resists, and are aplenty in this format.

On the flip side, it struggles against Deino, Wynaut, Bronzor, and even regular Dratini. In fact, the regular version is slightly better in performance, managing to often beat Deino, Altaria, Nidoqueen, and Scrafty. However, the Shadow gets the edge over Ducklett.

Either way, Shadow Dratini is extremely dominant in the Little Cup, and is always worth consideration when prepping your team.

Shadow Dratini is too weak for any other PvP League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Shadow Dratini Type Chart

Shadow Dratini takes increased damage from:Shadow Dratini takes increased damage from:

DragonDragon160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
IceIce160.0%

Shadow Dratini takes reduced damage from:Shadow Dratini takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Dratini best moveset

Moves

Dragon Breath + Aqua Tail

DragonDragon Breath
WaterAqua Tail
Shadow Dratini's best moveset is Dragon Breath and Aqua Tail, with 6.62 DPS (damage per second) and 41.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Rain weather.
1.DragonDragon BreathWaterAqua Tail4.756.6241.8
2.DragonDragon BreathDragonTwister4.676.5141.1
3.DragonDragon BreathNormalWrap4.676.5141.1
4.SteelIron TailNormalWrap4.135.7536.3
5.SteelIron TailWaterAqua Tail4.135.7536.3
6.SteelIron TailDragonTwister4.135.7536.3
7.DragonDragon BreathNormalFrustration00.100
8.SteelIron TailNormalFrustration00.100
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Fast Attacks

  • DragonDragon Breath640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Dragon Breath has no special effects.
    See Dragon Breath details page ↗
  • SteelIron Tail1461.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Iron Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy7

    Effects
    Iron Tail has no special effects.
    See Iron Tail details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DragonTwister50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Twister
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Twister has no special effects.
    See Twister details page ↗
  • NormalWrap60333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Wrap
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Wrap has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Wrap details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • WaterAqua Tail50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Aqua Tail has no special effects.
    See Aqua Tail details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Dratini's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Dratini's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Dratini has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Dratini CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Dratini reaches a maximum of 1,004 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 495–574 CP, rising to 618–717 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 397–430 CP.

Max CPMax CP1004 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch397 CP - 430 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs529 CP - 574 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids495 CP - 574 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
618 CP - 717 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Dratini Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
114 CP244 CP374 CP
4105 CP5135 CP6165 CP
7196 CP8226 CP9256 CP
10287 CP11315 CP12344 CP
13373 CP14401 CP15430 CP
16459 CP17488 CP18516 CP
19545 CP20574 CP21602 CP
22631 CP23660 CP24689 CP
25717 CP26746 CP27775 CP
28803 CP29832 CP30861 CP
31875 CP32890 CP33904 CP
34918 CP35933 CP36947 CP
37961 CP38976 CP39990 CP
401004 CP411017 CP421030 CP
431043 CP441056 CP451069 CP
461082 CP471095 CP481109 CP
491122 CP501136 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#147
Height1.8 m
Weight3.3 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate9%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
DratiniDratini
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
DragonairDragonair
DragonairDragonair
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
DragoniteDragonite
DragoniteDragonite
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Dragonite (Mega)Mega Dragonite
  • Dratini evolves into Dragonair which costs 25 Candy.
  • Dragonair evolves into Dragonite which costs 100 Candy.
  • Dragonite can transform into Mega Dragonite through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Dratini
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Dratini

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Dratini's Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Dratini.

Dragon Dragon

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Dratini Candy360 Shadow Dratini Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Dratini Candy12 Shadow Dratini Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Dratini Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Dratini Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Dratini Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Dratini Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Dratini Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Dratini Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Dratini Candy-

Shadow Dratini Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Dratini from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Dratini in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Dratini family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Dratini in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

DratiniDratini
DragonairDragonair
DragoniteDragonite
Mega Dragonite (Mega)Mega Dragonite
Shadow Dratini (Shadow)Shadow Dratini
Shadow Dragonair (Shadow)Shadow Dragonair
Shadow Dragonite (Shadow)Shadow Dragonite

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Dratini

Shadow Dratini high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Dratini. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Dratini Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Dratini Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueLong considered a mythical POKéMON until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.
YellowThe existence of this mythical POKéMON was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.
GoldIt is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.
SilverThis POKéMON is full of life ener­ gy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.
CrystalIt sheds many lay­ ers of skin as it grows larger. Dur­ ing this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall.
Ruby, SapphireDRATINI continually molts and sloughs off its old skin. It does so because the life energy within its body steadily builds to reach uncontrollable levels.
EmeraldA 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.
FireRedEven the young can exceed 6.5 feet in length. It grows larger by repeatedly shedding skin.
LeafGreenLong considered a mythical POKéMON until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
HeartGoldIt is born large to start with. It repeatedly sheds its skin as it steadily grows longer.
SoulSilverThis Pokémon is full of life energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.
XIt is called the “Mirage Pokémon” because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.
YThis Pokémon is full of life energy. It continually sheds its skin and grows steadily larger.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireDratini continually molts and sloughs off its old skin. It does so because the life energy within its body steadily builds to reach uncontrollable levels.
SunIt grows by molting repeatedly. Boots made from the tanned cast-off skin are a super luxury item.
MoonAfter a 10-hour struggle, a fisherman was able to pull one up and confirm its existence.
Ultra SunIt’s still weak, so it lurks on the floor of bodies of water, eating whatever food sinks down and living a quiet life.
Ultra MoonIt sheds its skin—almost on a daily basis—and grows larger. Its skin is soft just after it’s been shed.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Long thought to be a myth, this Pokémon’s existence was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.
SwordDratini dwells near bodies of rapidly flowing water, such as the plunge pools of waterfalls. As it grows, Dratini will shed its skin many times.
ShieldThis Pokémon was long considered to be no more than a myth. The small lump on a Dratini’s forehead is actually a horn that’s still coming in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Dratini’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dragon-type Pokémon, Shadow Dratini is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Dratini in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Dratini in Pokémon GO are Dragon Breath and Aqua Tail. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.622 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 41.817.

How does Shadow Dratini perform in Raids?

Shadow Dratini's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Dratini rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

Shadow Dratini's performance as a Dragon-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Dratini?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Dratini: Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Shadow Dratini’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Dratini’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1004 CP and 1136 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Dratini be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Dratini can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Dratini Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Dratini cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.