No. 0451
Skorupi
Scorpion Pokémon
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Skorupi is a Poison/Bug-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic, with a base stat total of 330. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.8 m 2′07″
- Weight
- 12 kg 26.5 lbs
- Base stat total
- 330 Higher than 26% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however.
Base stats
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: 1 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
PoisonBugshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
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 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Skorupi outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
If this Pokémon strikes with a , the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
Everything about Sniper →This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Everything about Keen Eye →Other Pokémon with Keen Eye 38
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BombirdierCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
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 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
It grips prey with its razor sharp tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes the foe's life. It is weakened by the cold.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#675 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
- Scorpion Pokémon
- Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
- Color
- Purple
- —
- Pal Park area
- Sea
Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however.
Legends: ArceusIt attacks using the claws on its tail. Once locked in its grip, its prey is unable to move as this Pokémon’s poison seeps in.
ShieldAfter burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent.
SwordIt lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey.
Black 2 · White 2It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha SapphireAs soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.
Platinum · Black · WhiteIt lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey.
PearlIt grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Skorupi
- Japanese
- スコルピ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Scorupi
- Korean
- 스콜피
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 鉗尾蠍
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 钳尾蝎
- French
- Rapion
- German
- Pionskora
- Spanish
- Skorupi
- Italian
- Skorupi
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation VIII · animated models
Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Training
- 1 Def
- 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 66
- Slow
Breeding
- BugWater 3
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Shield 9 areas
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Sword 9 areas
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Y 3 areas
- Road 14Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–31
- Road 15Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
- Road 16Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 34–35
X 3 areas
- Road 14Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–31
- Road 15Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
- Road 16Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 34–35
White 2 14 areas
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–37
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 49)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 50)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 51)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 52)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 56)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Black 2 14 areas
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–37
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 49)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 50)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 51)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 52)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 56)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Reversal Mountain (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
SoulSilver 1 area
- Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
HeartGold 1 area
- Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
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.