Drapion is a Poison/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Drapion is a purple, scorpion-like Pokémon. Its body is segmented and it stands on four pointed legs. It has two large claws at the front, the tips of which release poison, and a similar large pincer on its tail. It can rotate its head 180 degrees. Drapion typically reside in the desert, although they have been spotted in marshland.
Although Drapion is Poison/Dark type, it evolves from Skorupi which is Poison/Bug type, thus loses its Bug type upon evolution - a rare occurrence for Pokémon.
Drapion
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0452
Type
Poison Dark
Species
Ogre Scorp Pokémon
Height
1.3 m (4′03″)
Weight
61.5 kg (135.6 lbs)
Abilities
1. Battle Armor2. SniperKeen Eye (hidden ability)
Local №
0128 (Diamond/Pearl)0128 (Platinum)0202 (Black 2/White 2)0016 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)0286 (Sword/Shield)0128 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0149 (Legends: Arceus)0051 (The Isle of Armor)
Training
EV yield
2 Defense
Catch rate
45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
175
Growth Rate
Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug, Water 3
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Base stats
HP
70
250
344
Attack
90
166
306
Defense
110
202
350
Sp. Atk
60
112
240
Sp. Def
75
139
273
Speed
95
175
317
Total
500
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Drapion.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
½
2
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
0
½
½
Evolution chart
#0451 Skorupi Poison · Bug(Level 40)#0452 Drapion Poison · Dark
Drapion changes
In Generation 4, Drapion has a base experience yield of 204.
In Generations 4-7, Drapion has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
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.
HeartGoldSoulSilver
It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
BlackWhite
Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
Black 2White 2
It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
XOmega Ruby
It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
YAlpha Sapphire
It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
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.
Moves learned by Drapion
In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Legends: Arceus
Moves learnt by level up
Drapion does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Drapion cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Drapion learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Poison Sting
Poison
15
100
6
Bite
Dark
60
100
11
Venoshock
Poison
65
100
18
Cross Poison
Poison
70
100
25
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
34
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
43
Crunch
Dark
80
100
Move Tutor moves
Drapion can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aerial Ace
Flying
60
∞
Aqua Tail
Water
90
90
Bulldoze
Ground
60
100
Dark Pulse
Dark
80
100
False Swipe
Normal
40
100
Fire Fang
Fire
65
95
Giga Impact
Normal
150
90
Hyper Beam
Normal
150
90
Ice Fang
Ice
65
95
Iron Tail
Steel
100
75
Leech Life
Bug
80
100
Poison Jab
Poison
80
100
Rest
Psychic
—
—
Rock Slide
Rock
75
90
Rock Smash
Fighting
40
100
Shadow Ball
Ghost
80
100
Sludge Bomb
Poison
90
100
Snarl
Dark
55
95
Thunder Fang
Electric
65
95
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9
Drapion sprites
Type
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
—
Shiny
—
—
—
See all Drapion sprites
Where to find Drapion
DiamondPearlPlatinum
Great Marsh
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
BlackWhite
Trade/migrate from another game
Black 2White 2
Evolve Skorupi
XY
Route 19
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Evolve Skorupi
SunMoon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
SwordShield
Route 8, Lake of Outrage
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Evolve Skorupi
Legends: Arceus
Ginkgo Landing
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Drapion questions
What is a good moveset for Drapion?
Is Jolly a good nature for Drapion?
Nidoqueen vs Drapion in RU?
Sinnoh Pokedex says Drapion is a Bug/Poison type?
Why do the NPC's in the dynamax adventures constantly spam "Acupressure"?
How to get Infestation+toxic for Shuckle Pokemon Sword/Shield pls HELP!
Houndoom or Drapion for HG/SS playthroughs?
Can Drapion learn Cross Poison through the move reminder in Black 2?
How to get Poison Tail for Drapion in BDSP?
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Other languages
English
Drapion
Japanese
ドラピオン (Dorapion)
German
Piondragi
French
Drascore
Italian
Drapion
Spanish
Drapion
Korean
드래피온 (deuraepion)
Chinese (Simplified)
龙王蝎
Chinese (Traditional)
龍王蠍
English
Ogre Scorp Pokémon
Japanese
ばけさそりポケモン
German
Ogerskorpion-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Scorpogre
Italian
Pokémon Scorpiaccio
Spanish
Pokémon Escorpiogro
Korean
요괴전갈포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
蝎怪宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
蠍怪寶可夢
Name origin
dragon mythical fire-breathing creature scorpion creature with pincers and a stinger in its tail #0451 Skorupi #0453 Croagunk
