How to Get Dratini in Pokémon Let's Go 2026

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Dratini (Minidraco (in French) is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee on Nintendo Switch. It is caught in the water with an appearance rate of approximately 4 %, which makes it a real test of patience.

Here's everything you need to know to add him to your team.

A Dragon-type Dratini ready for battle in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! — Dratini, a Dragon-type Pokémon in *Pokémon Let’s Go* ©Alucare.fr

First Steps to Get Minidraco in Pokémon Let’s Go

Minidraco is located on the water, mainly on the Route 10between Dark Cave and the Abandoned Power Plant. Before you head over there, you need to get the Secret Navigation Technique, the equivalent of "Surf" in this game.

It is produced using a shaper for Lapras near Parmanie, close to Fuchsia City. Without it, you can't access the area where Minidraco appears. So this is the real starting point of your hunt in the Kanto region.

Mastering the Secret Navigation Technique to Get Started

Once the Secret Navigation Technique With it in your pocket, you can access areas that were previously inaccessible on foot. On the Route 10, ride the waves to trigger the appearance of Water-type Pokémon.

In Pokémon Let’s Go, there are no battles against wild Pokémon: you immediately send out your Poké Balls. Aim for the colored circle at the right moment to maximize your chances of catching this Pokémon from first generation in your Pokédex.

Head to Route 10 to catch a Dratini

The Route 10 is located east of Céladopole. In fact, you might run into Zapdos near the power plant. Once you're on the water, paddle back and forth to trigger the appearances.

Here are the best tips for maximizing your chances against this rare Pokémon:

Catch the same Pokémon multiple times in a row to trigger a combo, which significantly increases the chances of encountering a rare species.
Plan for a good one Poké Ball supply : with a base rate of 4 %, patience is a must.

By combining combos and lures, you'll eventually add this Pokémon Dragon to your Pokédex. Players looking for a Shiny Minidraco will have to string together even more combos before he appears.

Other places to find Dratini

Dratini Spotted on the Water in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! — Dratini appears on the water in the Kanto region ©Alucare.fr

If luck doesn't turn in your favor on the Route 10, you have a second reliable option: the Céladopole Contest. There, you exchange your tokens in exchange for a guaranteed Dratini, without having to rely on a rare appearance.

That's all. In Pokémon Let’s Go, the whole adventure takes place in the Kanto region. There is neither Johto or Hoenn to explore, and no hidden caves in other regions where you can find Minidraco. The Route 10 and the Contest Those are still your only two real leads.

Rules for capturing Dratini in Pokémon Let's Go

In Pokémon Let’s Go, the capture does not involve a battle. Facing Minidraco, a colored circle closes in around him as you aim. The smaller the circle, the better your chances.

Aim for when the circle is smallest (it changes from green to yellow, then to the red).
Throw a berry right before you attack to calm Minidraco and increase your chances of catching it.
Maintain a good combo of screenshots by chaining together moves from the same Pokémon.
Use a Super Lure to make the Rare Pokémon.

With a little patience, you'll eventually add this little dragon to your Pokédex. To better prepare for matchups, take a look at the Pokémon Weaknesses : It'll save you from any unpleasant surprises in battle.

Dratini's Role in Pokémon Let's Go

Minidraco is a Pokémon of Dragon type, which explains why it is so rare and sought-after. It is vulnerable to attacks of the type Ice, Dragon and Fairy, but it has good resistance to Fire, Water, Grass, and Electric.

His basic stats are modest at first. The real appeal comes with how he develops.