Drapion (#0452) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk9085–156166–306

Def110103–178202–350

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe9590–161175–317

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×Grass½×Poison½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingRockBugSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Battle Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Sniper
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Keen EyeHidden ability
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0451SkorupiPoisonBug
1. Level 40#0452DrapionPoisonDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 7

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

6BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

11VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

18Cross PoisonHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys70100%20

25Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

34X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

43CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Ogre Scorpion Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 175
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

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