Drapion
Drapion () is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name . It is a Poison /Dark type Pokémon that was introduced in the fourth generation . It is the evolution of Skorupi .
Physiology and Behavior [ ]
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 ends 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 has a sturdy build and takes pride in its strength, being able to take down foes even without the use of its deadly toxin. It has enough power to easily scrap a car. Drapion has very hard, armor-like skin. Due to its vicious nature, it's known as the Sand Demon , but is known to avoid fights with Hippowdon .
Appearances [ ]
Main Pokémon games [ ]
Other Pokémon games [ ]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky : Drapion is part of Team AWD, along with Arbok and Weavile , a team that pursues the challenges of Zero Isle. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky , Team AWD are shown in the Team Charm Special Episode, being the major antagonists of the story.
In the anime [ ]
Origin and inspiration [ ]
In-game information [ ]
Pokédex Entries [ ]
Title
Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
Pokémon Pearl
Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.
Pokémon Platinum
Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
Pokémon HeartGold
It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
Pokémon SoulSilver
It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
Pokémon White
Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
Pokémon Black 2
It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
Pokémon White 2
It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
Pokémon Y
It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
Pokémon Omega Ruby
It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.
Pokémon 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.
Game Locations [ ]
Title
Location(s)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Great Marsh
Pokémon Pearl
Great Marsh
Pokémon Platinum
Great Marsh
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Skorupi
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Skorupi
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black 2
Evolve Skorupi
Pokémon White 2
Evolve Skorupi
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 19 , Friend Safari (Poison)
Pokémon Y
Route 19 , Friend Safari (Poison)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Skorupi
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Skorupi
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World)
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Route 8, Lake of Outrage Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank (Wanderer) East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield
Route 8, Lake of Outrage Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank (Wanderer) East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Great Marsh
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Great Marsh
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Crimson Mirelands: massive mass outbreaks Cobalt Coastlands: Ginkgo Landing, Castaway Shore (mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks
Evolution [ ]
Base Stats [ ]
Base Stats
HP
70
Attack
90
Defense
110
Sp. Attack
60
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
95
Total
500
Moveset [ ]
Main article: Drapion/moveset
Gallery [ ]
Sprites [ ]