This throwback event will have Dratini spawning in abundance, with a high chance for it to be Shiny. Dragonite, its third-stage evolution, is a strong Pokémon to have around, so if you missed out on the chance to grab some easily before (all the way back in 2018!) then you should definitely grab a few now. Show
How do I find a Shiny Dratini?According to research conducted by Pokémon community site The Silph Road, Shiny rates on Community Days are about 1 in 24, which means that if you keep playing throughout the three-hour window, you should find quite a few Shiny Pokémon. If you’re short on time or Poké Balls, you can pop an Incense, then quickly tap each Dratini to check for Shiny ones, running from any that aren’t Shiny. Notably, any Dratini you’ve already tapped will face where your player is standing, so that should help identify which ones you may have already checked. What Community Day move does Dratini’s evolution learn?When you evolve a Dragonair — Dratini’s second-stage evolution — into a Dragonite between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in your local time, your Dragonite will learn the charged attack Draco Meteor. The move is not debuting with this Community Day, since this is a rerun of an old event, so you can use an Elite TM to get it whenever. How does Dragonite do in the meta?Dragonite remains a staple in the PvE (gyms and raids) meta, doing great with Dragon Tail and Outrage (not Draco Meteor). Dragonite is also fine in Ultra and Master League due to its high stats, but it’s easily beaten by fairy-types. Give your Dragonite Dragon Claw with Outrage or Superpower and watch it destroy competition. Hurricane can also be subbed in depending on what type of Pokémon you’re seeing a lot in PvP. How do I make the most of Dratini Community Day?The following bonuses will be active during Litwick Community Day:
That said, you should definitely pop a Star Piece and an Incense and try to nab as many Dratini as possible to power up the strongest Dragonite you can make. If you can Mega Evolve Charizard X, Ampharos, Altaria, Latios, or Latias, you’ll score additional Dratini Candy per catch. Sign up for the newsletter Patch NotesA weekly roundup of the best things from Polygon Just one more thing!Please check your email to find a confirmation email, and follow the steps to confirm your humanity. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Dratini returns for a Dratini Community Day Classic, featuring the shiny Dratini family and Draco Meteor Dragonite once again. More than four years after the original Dratini Community Day (February 2018), we have another chance at this massively popular Pokémon. We’re excited to see this Dragon back four years later, for the Dreaming of Dratini Community Day Classic. Once again, embark on a hunt for Shiny Dratini, Draco Meteor Dragonite and more. Be sure to check out our What makes Dragonite so Special in Pokémon GO? guide before the event. Table of Contents
FeaturesMysterious Coin SurpriseNiantic has thrown in a surprise that happens after Dratini Community Day Classic ends. At 5:00 p.m. local time, random PokéStops in your area will become yellow (golden). Interacting with them will reward a mysterious Coin that originates from the Paldea region. An unreleased Pokémon may appear as well, but it is not catchable yet. Full story: Golden PokéStops and mysterious Coin appear in Pokémon GO Date and time
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3x Stardust is a great bonus, and a nod to the original Dratini Community Day, which also featured 3x Stardust! Featured PokémonDratini will appear more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Dratini during the event. Dratini is a Dragon type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It has a max CP of 1136, with the following stats in Pokémon GO: 119 ATK, 91 DEF and 121 STA. Dratini is boosted by Windy weather. Featured attack: Draco MeteorDraco Meteor is Dragonite’s exclusive Community Day move. It’s a Dragon-type Charged Attack that can be obtained by evolving Dragonair (Dratini’s evolution) during the event, or up to two hours afterward. Draco Meteor Dragon
Shiny Dratini FamilyA comparison between regular and Shiny Dratini, Dragonair and Dragonite DratiniDragonairDragonite Evolution requirementsIn order to evolve a Dragonite, you will need 100 Dratini Candy. PokémonConditionsEvolution Dratini Perfect IV CP ChartBold indicates Pokémon level in the wild. Levels up to 30 available in the wild, 30-35 only with weather boost. Dratini is boosted by Windy weather. Dratini Perfect IV CP Chart1142443744105513561657196822692561028711315123441337314401154301645917488185161954520574216022263123660246892571726746277752880329832308613187532890339043491835933 Draco Meteor – is it any good?To quote ourselves (see original article): Outrage and Draco Meteor are great moves for Dragonite. Draco Meteor will slightly outperform Outrage in some situations, but Outrage is still the best charge attack for Dragonite overall due to several reasons. For a full deep dive into Draco Meteor vs Outrage for Dragonite, check out our full article here, but it is curious that weave DPS is actually higher with Draco Meteor. Regardless, here’s how Draco Meteor stacks up against other Dragonite moves for Gyms and Raid battles: #Quick MoveCharge MoveWeave DPS1Dragon TailDraco Meteor*15.462Dragon TailOutrage15.453Dragon BreathOutrage15.244Dragon BreathDraco Meteor*15.205Dragon TailHurricane14.926Dragon TailDragon Claw14.927Steel WingOutrage14.908Steel WingHurricane14.679Steel WingDraco Meteor*14.6410Dragon BreathDragon Claw14.4111Dragon BreathHurricane14.3012Steel WingDragon Claw14.1413Dragon TailDragon Pulse*13.9814Dragon TailHyper Beam13.8915Dragon BreathDragon Pulse*13.5116Steel WingDragon Pulse*13.4617Dragon BreathHyper Beam13.3318Dragon TailSuperpower13.2319Steel WingHyper Beam13.2220Dragon BreathSuperpower12.1421Steel WingSuperpower12.01 (*) denotes Legacy Move. Tips and tricksMega Level Up a Dragon type now! Try to get a Dragon-type Mega Pokémon to at least high level, or even Max level to enjoy the bonuses that having that Pokémon mega evolved during the event can give you. Be sure to Mega Evolve for extra Candy from catches. Base Level
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(*) Note: The catch candy and catch XP bonuses only apply to Pokémon caught of the same type as your mega-evolved Pokémon. Don’t catch Pokémon before the event starts Pokémon you have not caught before the event start can turn into Roggenrola, which means it is best to arrive at your spot early, and wait to catch it until the event starts. Restart the app before the event Be patient – there will always be errors and bugs at the start of the event. It is best to restart the app in most, if not all, cases. Don’t forget to spin PokéStops Remember PokéStops give out quests that are very beneficial on Community Day, giving you rewards for Stardust, Great and Ultra Balls, and Pinap Berries, all things that can help you if your stocks are low. Don’t activate lures before the event starts To ensure that you have Lures up the entire duration, do not set your lures before the start of the event, as those will only last 30 minutes. The Lure has to go up after the event has started to last for three hours. Not to mention it will block the boosted CD spawns from spawning until it has depleted. Use Incense Use Incense to attract even more Pokémon to you while you’re out hunting. If you are wondering, yes, Incense can spawn Community Day ‘mons, that can be shiny. There is no reason why you should avoid Incense if you have it. Don’t forget to enjoy the event
Dratini Community Day Classic Special Research StoryFor US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access a Dratini Community Day Classic–exclusive Special Research story. You’ll also be able to gift this to friends you have achieved Great Friends or higher with, provided you have already bought the ticket for yourself. Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal. Where can I find a lot of Dratini?Dratini is a Pokémon that lives in the water. Since it loves lakes and seas, you can find it when you visit areas that are near water.
What are the chances of Dratini spawning?The quick answer: wherever you find Staryu/Poliwag/Goldeen/Psyduck, you'll find Dratini, however, in very low numbers. The current spawn rate in these biomes is only around 1% Dratini, so your best bet is to find an area with a lot of water spawnpoints.
What time is Dratini Community Day?Featured attack
Evolve Dragonair (Dratini's Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward—from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—to get a Dragonite that knows the Charged Attack Draco Meteor.
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