Can Dratini be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Dratini Spotlight Hour has arrived in Pokemon Go, bringing the adorable Pokemon back into the…spotlight. So, will you be lucky enough to catch a Shiny Dratini in Pokemon Go? Here’s all you need to know.

Aside from Pikachu and the starter trio, one of the most beloved Pokemon from Gen 1 is Dragonite. This popular Dragon/Flying-type pseudo-Legendary is powerful and adorable, so most players want to add it to their collection.

What’s the only thing better than a Dragonite? A Shiny Dragonite! In order to get one of those, though, you’re first going to need to catch a Shiny Dratini and evolve it. But are they available in Pokemon Go? Let’s find out.

Is there a Shiny Dratini in Pokemon Go?

The good news is that Shiny Dratini is available in Pokemon Go, which means you can also get your hands on a Shiny Dragonair and Shiny Dragonite when you evolve them.

There’s no real method to increase your chances of finding a Shiny Pokemon, it’s simply a mixture of luck and persistence, but there’s no better time to do this than during a Community Day event when Shiny rates are boosted.

Our best advice is to use an Incense and get exploring. Tap on as many Dratini as you can, and if they’re not Shiny, simply run away and tap on another – don’t waste your time catching non-Shinies if you don’t want them.

Once you’ve caught a Shiny Dratini and evolved it into Dragonite, we’ve got a best moveset guide that will help you make the most of this iconic Pokemon.

You can also check out some of our other Pokemon Go guides below:

Best Pokemon in Pokemon Go | All upcoming Spotlight Hours | Current Raid bosses | Arlo counters guide | Cliff counters guide | Giovanni counters guide | Sierra counters guide | Grunt counters guide | How to catch a Ditto | What are Strange Eggs? | How to get Remote Raid Passes | Fastest way to get Best Buddy status | Pokemon Go catching tips