Evolution Guide

How to Evolve Dratini into Dragonite

Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite. Dratini evolves into Dragonair by Lv.30; Dragonair evolves into Dragonite by Lv.55.

Method
Lv.55
Steps
2
Generation
Generation I

Quick Answer

To evolve Dratini into Dragonite, Dratini must first evolve into Dragonair by Lv.30. Then raise Dragonair to level 55.

Required Pokémon

Evolution Method

Method
Lv.55
Required level
55

Step-by-step Guide

  1. 1Catch or obtain Dratini.
  2. 2Evolve Dratini into Dragonair: Lv.30.
  3. 3Evolve Dragonair into Dragonite: Lv.55.
  4. 4Open the Dragonite Pokédex entry to review types, stats, moves, and availability.

Evolution Chain

Game / Version Notes

Evolution availability and exact requirements may vary by game version. Check the linked Pokédex entries for version-specific context.

Related Evolutions

FAQ

How do you evolve Dratini into Dragonite?

To evolve Dratini into Dragonite, Dratini must first evolve into Dragonair by Lv.30. Then raise Dragonair to level 55.

What is the evolution method for Dragonair into Dragonite?

Dragonair evolves into Dragonite by Lv.55.

What level does Dratini evolve?

Dratini evolves into Dragonair at level 30.

Can Dratini evolve directly into Dragonite?

No. The full path is Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite.

Is Dragonite available in every Pokémon game?

Evolution availability and exact requirements may vary by game version. Check the Pokémon’s location and move data for version-specific details.

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