Dratini #0147 Generation I
Dragon Pokémon

Dratini

· Minidraco

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.

Type
Dragon
Stage
1 of 3
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Japanese
Height
1.8 m
Weight
3.3 kg
Habitat
Waters-edge
Color
Blue
Shape
Squiggle
§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Dratini.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 041
    /255
  2. Attack 064
    /255
  3. Defense 045
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 050
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 050
    /255
  6. Speed 050
    /255
§ IV

Dratini through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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  • 01 KS

    Ken Sugimori

    Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

    5 cards
    Base era → Diamond & Pearl era
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  • 02 AN

    Atsuko Nishida

    Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

    2 cards
    EX era → Black & White era
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  • 03 KH

    Kagemaru Himeno

    Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

    2 cards
    Base era
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  • 04 MA

    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.

    2 cards
    EX era → Platinum era
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  • 05 NK

    Naoyo Kimura

    Naoyo Kimura has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2000 to 2025, spanning Aquapolis, Southern Islands, and Sword & Shield. The work leans playful and lighthearted, with balanced, character-focused staging and vibrant, softly watercolor-leaning color.

    2 cards
    Sun & Moon era
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§ V

All Dratini cards

12 of 30 cards · refined archive view.