Dratini

() is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
It has a white, circular, gem-like object on its forehead, and its eyes are light purple. It has two developing wings at the sides of its head, which grow to be enormous as it evolves. It has a white belly, and is light blue the rest of the way. Dratini looks like some sort of snake or sea monster. Dratini are born large, and as they shed their skin, they grow larger. They have a massive amount of energy rapidly increasing inside of their bodies, hence, they have great strength, which grows exponentially as they evolve. The small lumps on their heads, thought to be sources of good luck in some cultures, are actually immature horns.
The Shiny Pokémon version of Dratini has lavender-pink-colored skin on its upper body as opposed to light blue skin.
===Behavior===
Dratini dwell at the bottoms of deep lakes, where they are difficult to find. Young Dratini are rather large for newborns, with some having been reported be be as long as 6.5 feet (2 meters). As they age, they grow even larger, shedding their skins periodically (sometimes as often as every day). They are extremely vulnerable after shedding, so they will hide behind powerful waterfalls away from their colonies during these times. Their bodies grow at an astounding rate, so they must shed often. These skins were likely the source of myths regarding mysterious, lake-dwelling, serpentine creatures. 
For a long time, people were convinced that the these skins were hoaxes. It was not until scientists compared their DNA to that of actual Dratini was finally accepted that not only were the skins authentic, but that Dratini were real as well; coupled with how a fisherman had a 10-hour struggle with a Dratini to confirm this species' existence. Today, shed Dratini skin are often treated to make luxury leather goods. 
===Natural abilities===
When they shed their skins, their bodies give off a light blue aura.
==Evolution==
Dratini evolves into Dragonair at level 30, who then evolves into Dragonite at level 55.
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===Sprites===
==Appearances==
===Anime===
In the anime, Dratini first appeared in the episode "The Legend of Dratini". This episode is set in the Safari Zone, and sees Ash and the Safari Warden Kaiser protect a Dragonair and Dratini. This episode was banned outside of Japan due to the Warden and Team Rocket threatening several characters with a gun.
==Trivia==
*Dratini's prototype name was Dragoon.
*In 1996 Dratini was considered a Legendary Pokémon, as detailed in the Pokédex book, however in modern media it is no longer regarded as such.
*Dratini and its evolution line are the only Dragon-type Pokémon in Generation I.
*Dratini and its evolutionary relatives share their category with the Horsea evolution line members, Salamence, and Kalosian Goodra. All are known as the Dragon Pokémon.
===Origin===
Dratini seems to be based on a sea snake or sea dragon.
===Etymology===
Dratini may come from "dragon", "tiny", and "mini".
==Gallery==
0147Dratini Red and Blue.png
0147Dratini Red and Green.png
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0147Dratini Dream.png
0147Dratini Pokemon Stadium.png
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0147Dratini GO Shiny.png
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ShinyDratiniSprite.png
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Category:Medium-Sized Pokémon
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Category:Pink Pokémon