Dratini (Plasma Freeze 81) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Dratini (Plasma Freeze 81) is a Common Basic Dragon-type with 50 HP. Its straightforward kit—Shed Skin for healing and Tail Smack for damage—makes it a neat, no-fuss addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Dragon ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Shed Skin: Heals 20 damage from Dratini (cost: 1 Grass)
• Tail Smack: Deals 20 damage (cost: 1 Lightning, 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “It is called the ‘Mirage Pokémon’ because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.”

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Plasma Freeze set, card number 81. It is a common rarity card with no evolutions or special abilities. The artwork by Atsuko Nishida captures Dratini’s elusive nature vividly.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “bw9” and card number 81. The card’s Dragon type and basic stage classification are key identifiers, along with its unique attack combination.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze (bw9): This set features Dratini as a basic Dragon-type Pokémon with simple healing and damage-dealing attacks. It fits well into collections focusing on Dragon-type or Plasma Freeze cards but has no special abilities or evolutions in this printing.