Dratini (Base Set #26) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Dratini is a Basic Colorless-type Pokémon card from the original Base set. It has 40 HP and features a single attack, Pound, which deals 10 damage for one Colorless Energy. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and resists Psychic attacks, reducing damage by 30. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card’s flavor text highlights Dratini’s mythical status until a small underwater colony was discovered.

Key Printings

• Set: Base
• Card Number: 26
• Rarity: Uncommon
• HP: 40
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base1” and card ID “base1-26”. The card does not have a regulation mark or a known release date. Its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this vintage card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid handling the card with dirty or oily hands to prevent damage to the surface and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: Dratini #26 is part of the foundational Pokémon TCG set, featuring classic artwork by Ken Sugimori and simple, straightforward gameplay mechanics. This card represents one of the early depictions of Dratini in the TCG, capturing its lore as a once-mythical Pokémon.

Legality: unknown