Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Drapion

Drapion

POISON

DARK

Ogre Scorp Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Drapion is a Poison and Dark Type Ogre Scorp Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Drapion can be found with Battle Armor, Sniper and Keen Eye as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Impish Nature, based on 500 combined Base Stats.

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Drapion Stats and Abilities

Based on Drapion Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Drapion Highest IV Stat is Defense 110 and the Lowest being Special Attack 60.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
C	Attack	90	166	306
D	Defense	110	202	350
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
E	Special Defense	75	139	273
D	Speed	95	175	317
B	Total	500

Best Held Items	Black Sludge Black Glasses Dread Plate Poison Barb Toxic Orb Toxic Plate
Best Nature	Impish ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Poison Barb
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	2 Defense
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug, Water 3
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Battle Armor Ability 1	Battle Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit.
Sniper Ability 2	Sniper increases the power of critical hits by 1.5x. This means a critical hit will deal 2.25x normal damage instead of 1.5x.
Keen Eye Hidden Ability	Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack.

How To Evolve Drapion in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Skorupi requires (Level 40) to evolve into Drapion.

Base	→	First Evo
Skorupi	Level 40 →	Drapion

Where To Find Drapion in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Drapion has 8 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Skorupi, within the Big Bluff Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Great Marsh
	20 - 5%	Drapion Lv. 20-26
	20 - 5%	Skorupi Lv. 20-26
Volcanic Cave
Volcanic Cave	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern
Typhlo Cavern	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Swampy Cave
Swampy Cave	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave
Sandsear Cave	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave
Rocky Cave	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern
Bogsunk Cavern	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern
Big Bluff Cavern	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Drapion Weakness

Drapion is a Poison and Dark Type pokemon. This will cause Drapion to take More Damage from Ground Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Grass, Ghost, Dark, Psychic Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Drapion Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Grass Ghost Dark
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Psychic

What pokemon is Drapion Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND
A	Swampert WATER GROUND
A	Rhyperior GROUND ROCK
A	Mamoswine ICE GROUND

What pokemon is Drapion Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC

Best Drapion Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Drapion Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
54	Crunch	Physical	120	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
44	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15
39	Cross Poison	Physical	105	100	20	High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
36	Night Slash	Physical	105	100	15	High critical hit ratio.

Best Moveset for Drapion TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Drapion Lv Up Moves

Drapion TM Moves

Drapion Level Up Moves

List of Moves Drapion can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Thunder Fang ELECTRIC	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
1	Ice Fang ICE	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
1	Fire Fang FIRE	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
1	Poison Sting POISON	Power: 22.5 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical May poison the opponent.
1	Leer NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Hone Claws DARK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
1	Fell Stinger BUG	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Drastically raises user's Attack if target is KO'd.
9	Poison Fang POISON	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May badly poison opponent.
12	Bite DARK	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
15	Toxic Spikes POISON	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
18	Bug Bite BUG	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
21	Venoshock POISON	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned.
24	Knock Off DARK	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
27	Scary Face NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
30	Pin Missile BUG	Power: 25 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
33	Toxic POISON	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
36	Night Slash DARK	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
39	Cross Poison POISON	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
44	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
49	Acupressure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises a random stat.
54	Crunch DARK	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Drapion TM Moves

List of Moves Drapion can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM06	Toxic POISON	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb POISON	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41	Torment DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM54	False Swipe NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM62	Bug Buzz BUG	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM78	Snarl DARK	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM79	Dark Pulse DARK	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab POISON	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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