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 on 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 distinguished 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.
In the anime
Major appearances
Drapion debuted in Mutiny in the Bounty!, under the ownership of Pokémon Hunter 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.
A Drapion appeared in A Trainer and Child Reunion!, under the ownership of Aaron. It briefly reappeared in Aiding the Enemy!, where it battled Cynthia's Garchomp but lost.
A Drapion debuted in Familiarity Breeds Strategy!, under the ownership of Paul. It was used to battle Ash in that episode, as well as A Real Rival Rouser! and Battling a Thaw in Relations!. It managed to defeat Buizel, Staraptor, and Torterra before losing to Gliscor. It is unknown whether it is the same one he tried to catch in Chim - Charred!.
A Drapion appeared in From A to Z!, under the ownership of Celosia. It made further appearances in Meeting at Terminus Cave!, A Towering Takeover!, and The Right Hero for the Right Job!.
Minor appearances
A Drapion appeared in Chim - Charred!.
A Drapion appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Summer Academy. It was used by one of the students in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
A Drapion appeared in a flashback in A Pyramiding Rage!, under the ownership of Reggie. It was used 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
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Drapion
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Ash's Pokédex
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Drapion, the Ogre Scorp Pokémon. Its claws give off a deadly poison and they are powerful enough to turn an automobile into scrap iron.
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DP186
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Drapion
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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
In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
A Drapion appeared in Mission Complete as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.
In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga
A Drapion appeared in PDP03.
In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga
Drapion appeared under the ownership of a Trainer who battled Yū's Lucario.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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 angle 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 PS548.
A Drapion appeared in Pinsir Changes.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
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)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #128
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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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
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Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.
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Platinum
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Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
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HeartGold
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It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova B2W2: #202
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Black
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Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
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White
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Black 2
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It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #016
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Hoenn #—
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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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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
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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
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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
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Galar #286
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Sword
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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
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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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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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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 TM 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 moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×4)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Crush ×1)
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Browser entry R-263/N-051
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It releases poison that make Pokémon Tired.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Trivia
Origin
Drapion is 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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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ドラピオン Dorapion
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From dragon, drastic (referring to its violent nature), or Dracula (referring to its huge vampire-looking teeth) and scorpion.
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French
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Drascore
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From dragon and scorpion.
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Spanish
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Drapion
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Same as English name.
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German
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Piondragi
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From Skorpion, Drache, and Gift.
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Italian
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Drapion
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Same as English name.
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Korean
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드래피온 Drapion
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Transliteration of Japanese name.
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Mandarin Chinese
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龍王蠍 Lóng Wáng Xiē
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Literally "Dragon king scorpion".
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Cantonese Chinese
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龍王蠍 Lùhng Wòhng Hit
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Literally "Dragon king scorpion".
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More languages
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Hindi
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ड्रेपिओन Drapion
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Transliteration of English name.
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