Dratini

Dratini (ミニリュウ Miniryū) is a serpent like -type Pokémon. It evolves into Dragonair at level 30, who then evolves into Dragonite at level 55.

Appearance
It has a white circle-shape on its forehead. It has two developing wings at the sides of its head, which grow to be enormous as it evolves. 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.

Special Abilities
They were thought to be purely mythical creatures, but they were discovered to be real by a fisherman. They live in colonies in the ocean in limited numbers and fetch a high price as Pokémon to be used for battling.

Anime
In the anime, Dratini first appeared in the episode "The Legend of Miniryu". This episode is set in the Safari Zone, and sees Ash and the Safari Warden 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.

Level Up
Start: Wrap, Leer

Level 5: Thunder Wave

Level 11: Twister

Level 15: Dragon Rage

Level 21: Slam

Level 25: Agility

Level 31: Aqua Tail

Level 35: Dragon Rush

Level 41: Safeguard

Level 45: Dragon Rage

Level 51: Outrage

Level 55: Hyper Beam

Trivia
Dratini is one of the four basic stage Pokemon that can learn Hyper Beam by level up. The others are: Larvitar, Remoraid, and Trapinch.

Dratini's Pyrotype name is Dragoon.

Origin
It seems to be based on some Sea Snake.

Name Origin
It's name can mean small dragon.