Drapion (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Drapion Ogre Scorpion Pokémon ドラピオン Dorapion #0452 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Poison Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Battle Armor or Sniper Cacophony Cacophony Keen Eye Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Bug and Water 3 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'03" 1.3 m Drapion 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 135.6 lbs. 61.5 kg Drapion 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 204 Gen. IV Unknown IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Drapion 0 HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Drapion (Japanese: ドラピオン Dorapion) is a dual-type Poison/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Skorupi starting at level 40.

Biology

Drapion is a large, purple, scorpion-like Pokémon. Its eyes are a pointed shape, with blue-colored upper portions. Drapion has two small, pointed protrusions between its eyes, and one on the back of its head. Drapion also has protrusions on its jaws, two on the upper and three on the lower, with large, fang-like, white-colored features extending from its mouth. Its body is composed of many violet-to-lavender body segments which end with a tail with two stingers. Drapion has four segmented legs with pointed toes. Its most distinguishing feature is its huge claws. It can turn its head 180 degrees.

Drapion is a very aggressive Pokémon, attacking anything that enters its territory. It primarily lives in deserts and otherwise rocky environments. Drapion has a sturdy build and takes pride in its strength, being able to take down foes even without the use of its deadly toxin. Drapion has enough power to easily scrap a car, while its hard, armor-like skin can deflect sword strikes. Due to its vicious nature and brutish temperament, it's known as the Sand Demon, but is known to avoid fights with Hippowdon. Drapion tends to go on rampages and causes havoc on anything in its way.

Evolution

Drapion evolves from Skorupi.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Skorupi  Poison  Bug

→

First Evolution Drapion  Poison  Dark

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Drapion is part of Team AWD, a team that pursues the challenges of Zero Isle.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Team AWD are shown in the Team Charm Special Episode, being the major antagonists of the story.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #128 Johto #— Diamond It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison. Pearl Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots. Platinum Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins. HeartGold It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #202 Black Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins. White Black 2 It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #016 Hoenn #— X It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison. Y It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison. Omega Ruby It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison. Alpha Sapphire It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #286 Galar Isle of Armor #051 Sinnoh #128 Hisui #149 Sword Its poison is potent, but it rarely sees use. This Pokémon prefers to use physical force instead, going on rampages with its car-crushing strength. Shield It's so vicious that it's called the Sand Demon. Yet when confronted by Hippowdon, Drapion keeps a low profile and will never pick a fight. Brilliant Diamond It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison. Shining Pearl Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots. Legends: Arceus Has a brutish, ferocious temperament. With immense strength and a sturdy shell off which swords will bounce, it rampages about and wreaks havoc.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) Platinum Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Skorupi
Generation V Black White Evolve Dream World Skorupi Black 2 White 2 Evolve Skorupi
Generation VI X Y Route 19, Friend Safari (Poison) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Skorupi
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 8, Lake of Outrage Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank (Wanderer) East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Challenge Beach, Soothing Wetlands, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: massive mass outbreaks Cobalt Coastlands: Ginkgo Landing , Castaway Shore (mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Spacial Rift (B1F-B6F) MD Sky Spacial Rift (B1F-B6F) Ranger: SoA Cargo Ship (during mission) Rumble Eternal Tower Ranger: GS Layuda Island, Forest Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Rugged Flats Conquest Viperia, Yaksha Rumble U Model Train Room: All Aboard!, Sealed Door: The Place to Return To
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 1 Rumble World Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (Center Boss, Back, Special)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Garchomp Sea, Zygarde Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 347

Held items

Games		Held items
Diamond	Pearl	Poison Barb (5%)
Platinum
X	Y
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Sword	Shield
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		Normal Black Tumblestone (35%) Ball of Mud (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

Drapion is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 011 Fell Stinger Bug Physical 05050 100100% 25 099 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 100100% 15 1212 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1515 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20 1818 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 2121 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100100% 10 2424 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20 2727 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 3030 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20 3333 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 09090% 10 3636 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 3939 Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100100% 20 4444 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4949 Acupressure Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 5454 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drapion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drapion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  1 10 Poison Sting Poison Physical 30 40 20 100% 100% 20 6 15 Bite Dark Physical 60 75 45 100% 100% 20 11 20 Venoshock Poison Special 65 80 50 100% 100% 15 18 28 Cross Poison Poison Physical 70 85 55 100% 100% 15 25 35 Swords Dance Normal Status — — — —% —% 20 34 45 X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 43 54 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100 60 100% 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drapion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drapion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM07 TM07 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 095}}95% 20 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM49 TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM66 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM67 TM67 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM68 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM73 TM73 Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR18 TR18 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR54 TR54 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR61 TR61 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR91 TR91 Venom Drench Poison Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drapion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drapion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM62 TM62 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM78 TM78 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM79 TM79 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drapion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drapion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Skorupi in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Skorupi in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Skorupi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Poison Tail^ Poison Physical 50 100% 25 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Drapion in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Drapion in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drapion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drapion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drapion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drapion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP  Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  LA Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 75 45 —% —% 20 LA Aqua Tail Water Physical 85 105 65 90% 100% 10 LA Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 75 45 100% 100% 20 LA Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100 60 —% —% 10 LA False Swipe Normal Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 30 LA Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 80 50 95% 100% 15 LA Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA Ice Fang Ice Physical 65 80 50 95% 100% 15 LA Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 120 80 75% 90% 5 LA Leech Life Bug Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10 LA Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Rest Psychic Status — — — —% —% 10 LA Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90 60 90% 100% 10 LA Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 LA Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Sludge Bomb Poison Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Snarl Dark Special 60 75 45 100% 100% 15 LA Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 80 50 95% 100% 15 LA X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100 60 100% 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drapion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drapion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drapion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drapion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 IV V VI VII Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 IV V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20 IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Poison Tail Poison Physical 05050 100}}100% 25 IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 IV V VI VII Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Twineedle × Bug Physical 02525 100}}100% 20

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drapion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drapion × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Stomp	Drapion (Diamond & Pearl 23)
Body Slam	Drapion 4 (Rising Rivals 17)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Battle Weavile Connected to: Arbok, Crawdaunt, Weavile Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal We're Team AWD! We're a band of thieves led by Weavile! Ha ha ha! Low HP (< 50%) *pant pant* Am I about to be crushed?
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Poison Poké Assist: Poison Field move: None Browser entry R-174 It spits poison needles and a poisonous fluid. It also forms poisonous puddles to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poison Poké Assist: (present) Poison Field move: (present) (Crush ×4) Poké Assist: (past) Bug Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-263/N-051 It releases poison that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.4 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Cross Poison Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Battle Armor Ability 2: Sniper Ability 3: Vanguard Defense: ★★★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Skorupi when its Defense is 90 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kashinkoji and Seikurō
Pokémon Battle Trozei Poison Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Poison Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #449 Power of 5+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 180 Base Defense: 202 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Poison Sting, Infestation, Bite*, Ice Fang* Charged Attacks: Crunch, Aqua Tail, Sludge Bomb, Fell Stinger*, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Skorupi  Poison  Bug

Level 40 →

First Evolution Drapion  Poison  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Drapion images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Drapion in the anime

Major appearances

Drapion debuted in Mutiny in the Bounty!, under the ownership of J. It was used to battle Ash's Pikachu, Aipom, and Turtwig. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), where J ordered it to wrap its claws around Ash's midsection and squeeze tightly on it.

In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, Aaron owns a Drapion. In Aiding the Enemy!, it battled Cynthia's Garchomp but lost.

In Familiarity Breeds Strategy!, Paul used a Drapion to battle Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference. In A Real Rival Rouser!, it managed to defeat Buizel, Staraptor, and Torterra, before losing to Gliscor in Battling a Thaw in Relations!.

In From A to Z!, Celosia owns a Drapion. It reappeared in Meeting at Terminus Cave!, A Towering Takeover!, and The Right Hero for the Right Job!.

In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, James pulled a Drapion from the Rocket Prize Master. It was used to battle Goh, only for Drapion to be distracted by honey and not battle. It was later sent blasting off by Heracross.

Minor appearances

In Chim - Charred!, Paul attempted to catch a Drapion, but it is unclear if he actually succeeded.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a Drapion to one of the students for use during the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

In a flashback in A Pyramiding Rage!, Reggie used a Drapion to battle Brandon.

A Drapion appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Drapion appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP020 Drapion Ash's Pokédex Drapion, the Ogre Scorp Pokémon. Its claws give off a deadly poison and they are powerful enough to turn an automobile into scrap iron. DP186 Drapion Dawn's Pokédex Drapion, the Ogre Scorp Pokémon, and the evolved form of Skorupi. With its sturdy body, Drapion takes pride in its strength, defeating opponents without the need for poison.

In the manga

Drapion in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia

A Drapion appeared in PRV4 as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

A Drapion appeared in PDP03.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Drapion appeared under the ownership of a Trainer who battled Yū's Lucario.

Pokémon Adventures

In Dramatic Drapion & Crafty Kricketune I, two Scientists working for Team Galactic fought Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum while guarding Lake Valor. One of these scientists used a Drapion, whose ability to turn its head 180 degrees, abled it to find Diamond's hiding Munchlax, Lax, with ease. Drapion reappeared in a flashback in Luring in a Lickilicky.

A Drapion appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a School Kid.

Aaron's Drapion debuted in Tackling Togekiss.

Ghetsis's Drapion first appeared in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.

A Drapion appeared in Pinsir Changes.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

B-2 of Team Galactic uses a Drapion while attacking Hareta on Iron Island in Serious Training on Iron Island!!. The ensuing battle causes Hareta's Shinx to evolve into Luxio.

Another Drapion was conditioned by Charon into a mindless battle machine in Charon Must Be Stopped!.

In the TCG

Main article: Drapion (TCG)

Trivia

• Drapion and Skorupi are the only Generation IV Pokémon with an insectoid body.
  • Drapion and Skorupi are also the only Generation IV Pokémon in the Water 3 Egg Group.

Origin

Drapion is likely based on a scorpion, and has some characteristics that resemble a vinegarroon (a similar arachnid). Its Water 3 Egg Group designation may be a reference to the ancient group of arthropods known as sea scorpions that used to inhabit the oceans and may have been the ancestors of modern scorpions.

Name origin

Drapion and Dorapion may be a combination of dragon, drastic (referring to its violent nature), or Dracula (referring to its huge vampire-looking teeth) and scorpion.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ドラピオン Dorapion From dragon, drastic, or Dracula, and scorpion French Drascore From dragon, drastique, and scorpion Spanish Drapion Same as English name German Piondragi From Skorpion, Dracula, and Gift Italian Drapion Same as English name Korean 드래피온 Drapion Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 龍王蠍 / 龙王蝎 Lóngwángxiē From 龍 / 龙 lóng, 王 wáng, and 蠍 / 蝎 xiē Cantonese Chinese 龍王蠍 Lùhngwòhngkit From 龍 lùhng, 王 wòhng, and 蠍 kit

More languages Hindi ड्रैगाबिष Draigabish From dragon, बिच्छू bicchu, and विष vish Thai โดราเปียน Dorapian Transcription of Japanese name

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