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.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
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| Diamond | It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison. |
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| Pearl | Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots. |
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| Platinum | Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins. |
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| HeartGold | It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation. |
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| Black | Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins. |
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| Black 2 | It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
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| X | It takes great pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison. |
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| Y | It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison. |
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| Omega Ruby | It takes great pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#286 | | Galar
Isle of Armor #051 | | Sinnoh
#128 | | Hisui
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Brilliant Diamond | It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison. |
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| Shining Pearl | Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots. |
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| 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. |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Drapion is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
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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
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| 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. |
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In the manga
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
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
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
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 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 | |
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| More languages |  Hindi | ड्रैगाबिष Draigabish | From dragon, बिच्छू bicchu, and विष vish |  Thai | โดราเปียน Dorapian | Transcription of Japanese name |
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