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Skorupi is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Poison/Bug type Pokémon that was introduced in the fourth generation. It evolves into Drapion.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: In the Special Episode Igglybuff the Prodigy, Skorupi was a local bully that Wigglytuff, then an Igglybuff, befriended by giving him and his friend Banette the Gummis they demanded, and also going with them to explore the Murky Forest.
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
Skorupi appears to be based on a scorpion.
Skorupi and Scorupi appear to be shortenings of scorpion.
In-game information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey. |
| Pokémon Platinum | As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food. |
| Pokémon White | As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes. |
| Pokémon Y | It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | After burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent. |
| Pokémon Shield | It 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. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
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| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Shield | East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground: Volcanic Cave, Rocky Cave, Swampy Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern | |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground: Volcanic Cave, Rocky Cave, Swampy Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern | |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Cobalt Coastlands: Ginkgo Landing, Castaway Shore, massive mass outbreaks | |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Attack | 40 |
| Sp. Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Total | 330 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Skorupi is the only dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon to have Poison as its primary type instead of its secondary type.
- Skorupi is also the only Pokémon to have the Bug type changed upon Evolution.