Dratini

Dratini

Selected Masterpiece • 62/102
Market Price $3.37
HS—Triumphant HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Dratini gracefully swims through the clear blue waters, its slender body glistening in the sunlight that filters down from above. The serene atmosphere captures a moment of tranquility, as Dratini seems to be exploring its underwater realm with curiosity. With its large, expressive eyes, it embodies a sense of innocence and wonder, inviting the viewer to share in its peaceful journey. This snapshot of Dratini's world highlights the beauty of its aquatic habitat.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Colorless
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
03/11/2010

Gentle Wrap

10

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Ram

20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost