Pokemon Guide
Drapion is a Poison and Dark-type Pokemon known for its role in the Sinnoh era, its evolution line, abilities and unique matchup profile. This guide covers Drapion’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Drapion guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Drapion is the evolved form of Skorupi. It is a Poison and Dark-type Pokemon known for its tough armor, strong claws and useful defensive typing.
Competitive Overview
Drapion can be a useful physical attacker or utility Pokemon because of its Poison and Dark typing, solid Defense and access to disruptive moves. It often works best when using its bulk to create safe turns and pressure Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Its main challenge is that Ground-type attacks are its only weakness but can hit it hard, especially from strong physical attackers.
Here are the key facts to know about Drapion, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Drapion
National Dex
#0452
Type
Poison / Dark
Species
Ogre Scorp Pokemon
Height
4’03” / 1.3 m
130 cm
Weight
135.6 lbs / 61.5 kg
61.5 kg
Abilities
Battle Armor, Sniper, Keen Eye
Drapion has a stat profile that shapes its role across Pokemon games. Use the stats module below to view its base stats.
Drapion can use several useful attacks and support moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Drapion’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable Poison-type attack that gives Drapion useful same-type damage.
A strong Dark-type utility move that removes held items when available.
A consistent Dark-type attack for pressuring Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Coverage for Steel, Poison, Rock, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can help against Grass, Psychic and Dark-type Pokemon.
Sets entry hazards that can poison opposing Pokemon when they switch in.
A Dark-type attack with an increased critical-hit chance.
Boosts Drapion’s Attack and can turn it into a dangerous physical threat.
Drapion can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Drapion’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Drapion is a Poison and Dark-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or is immune to across most Pokemon games.
Type
Poison / Dark
Weaknesses
Ground
Resistances
Poison, Ghost, Grass, Dark
Immunity
Psychic
Drapion’s abilities can affect its defensive value, offensive pressure or team role depending on the game and format.
Prevents critical hits, helping this Pokemon avoid surprise burst damage.
Increases the damage of critical hits, making critical-hit focused moves more threatening.
Prevents accuracy from being lowered and can ignore some evasion changes.
Drapion evolution information is listed below, including its previous form, next form or single-stage status where applicable.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Skorupi at Level 40
Drapion’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Some games allow direct encounters, while others require evolution, trade, transfer or migration.
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Drapion had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve from Skorupi. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve from Skorupi. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve from Skorupi. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve from Skorupi. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve from Skorupi. |
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve from Skorupi. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve from Skorupi. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Cobalt Coastlands, including Ginkgo Landing and nearby coastal areas. Can also evolve from Skorupi. |
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Drapion |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Drapion. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Drapion is a Poison and Dark-type Pokemon.
Drapion is weak to Ground-type moves.
Evolves from Skorupi at Level 40
Drapion’s abilities are Battle Armor, Sniper, Keen Eye.
Drapion’s best moves often include Poison Jab, Knock Off, Crunch, Earthquake, X-Scissor, Toxic Spikes, Night Slash, Swords Dance.
Drapion can be useful depending on the game, format and team support, especially when its typing, abilities and best moves fit the matchup.
The most common method depends on the game. Check the Where to Find section above for generation-by-generation availability.
Drapion does not have a confirmed major Mega, Gigantamax, regional or similar alternate form section on this page.
Final Output Note:
Removed: Featured Competitive Build section removed because no confirmed TGH Pokemon Champions build was found for this Pokemon. Mega or alternate form sections removed because no major alternate form applies.
Not API-driven yet: Descriptions, abilities text, best moves, competitive overview, Related Guides links, Legends Z-A locations and Pokemon Winds and Waves availability are manually written.
Needs human review before publishing: Location rows, type icon media IDs, Pokemon Champions build availability, shortcodes, and all Pokemon Legends Z-A availability details.
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