No. 0452

Drapion

Ogre Scorpion Pokémon

Official art

Drapion is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 500. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Poison Dark

Height: 1.3 m 4′03″
Weight: 61.5 kg 135.6 lbs
Base stat total: 500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

Has a brutish, ferocious temperament. With immense strength and a sturdy shell off which swords will bounce, it rampages about and wreaks havoc.

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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk9099–156166–306

Def110117–178202–350

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe95103–161175–317

Total500Higher than 70% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

PoisonDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

DarkGhostGrassPoison

Immune to

0×

Psychic

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingRockBugSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Drapion outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Drapion against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		Drapion · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147		Drapion · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115		Drapion · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon cannot be struck by a .
Everything about Battle Armor →
Other Pokémon with Battle Armor 10
Cubone Marowak Kabuto Kabutops Anorith Armaldo Skorupi Type: Null Perrserker Falinks
If this Pokémon strikes with a , the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
Everything about Sniper →
Other Pokémon with Sniper 16
Beedrill Spearow Fearow Horsea Seadra Spinarak Ariados Remoraid Octillery Kingdra Skorupi Binacle Barbaracle Sobble Drizzile Inteleon
This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Everything about Keen Eye →
Other Pokémon with Keen Eye 38
Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Spearow Fearow Farfetch’d Hitmonchan Sentret Furret Hoothoot Noctowl Sneasel Skarmory Wingull Pelipper Sableye Starly Glameow Stunky Skuntank Chatot Skorupi Patrat Watchog Ducklett Swanna Rufflet Braviary Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Rockruff Lycanroc Rookidee Corvisquire Bombirdier

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0451SkorupiPoisonBug
1. Level 40
  #0452DrapionPoisonDark

Moves

Level up 7


1	Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	15	100%	35
6	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
11	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Spec	65	100%	10
18	Cross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.	Poison	Phys	70	100%	20
25	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
34	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
43	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15

Biology

It has a ferocious temperament. Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#452 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Ogre Scorpion Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple

: —
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Sinnoh#128Extended Sinnoh#128Updated Unova#202Mountain Kalos#016Galar#286Isle of Armor#051Hisui#149

Has a brutish, ferocious temperament. With immense strength and a sturdy shell off which swords will bounce, it rampages about and wreaks havoc.
Legends: Arceus
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.
Shield
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.
Sword
It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
Platinum · Black · White
Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.
Pearl
It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Drapion
Japanese: ドラピオン
Japanese (romaji): Dorapion
Korean: 드래피온
Chinese (Traditional): 龍王蠍
Chinese (Simplified): 龙王蝎
French: Drascore
German: Piondragi
Spanish: Drapion
Italian: Drapion

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

: 2 Def
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 175
: Slow

Breeding

: BugWater 3
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Skorupi: Level 40.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 27–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 22–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 27–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 22–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 9 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Motostoke RiverbankSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Route 8 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40

Sword 9 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Motostoke RiverbankSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Route 8 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40

Ultra Moon 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 19Walking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 46–48

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 19Walking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 46–48

Platinum 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Pearl 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Diamond 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.