Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Skorupi

Skorupi

Scorpion Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Skorupi is a Poison and Bug Type Scorpion Pokémon, with a 15.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Skorupi can be found with Battle Armor, Sniper and Keen Eye as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Impish Nature, based on 330 combined Base Stats.

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Skorupi Stats & Abilities
Skorupi Evolutions
Skorupi Locations
Skorupi Weakness
Skorupi Best Moves
Skorupi Level Up Moves
Skorupi TM Moves
Skorupi Egg Moves
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Skorupi Stats and Abilities

Based on Skorupi Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Skorupi Highest IV Stat is Defense 90 and the Lowest being Special Attack 30.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	40	190	284
F	Attack	50	94	218
E	Defense	90	166	306
F	Special Attack	30	58	174
F	Special Defense	55	103	229
E	Speed	65	121	251
F	Total	330


Skorupi	Detail
Best Held Items	Black Sludge Insect Plate Poison Barb Silver Powder 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	1 Defense
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug, Water 3
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
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 Skorupi in BDSP

Skorupi requires (Level 40) to evolve into Drapion.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Skorupi	Level 40 →	Drapion

Where To Find Skorupi in BDSP

Skorupi 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.

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
Great Marsh	20 - 5%	Skorupi Lv. 20-26
Volcanic Cave	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Swampy Cave	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	Start	Skorupi Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Skorupi Weakness

Skorupi is a Poison and Bug Type pokemon. This will cause Skorupi to take More Damage from Psychic, Flying, Rock, Fire Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Psychic Flying Rock Fire
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Bug Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Fighting Grass
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Skorupi Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite

What pokemon is Skorupi Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi
A	Togekiss
A	Tangrowth
A	Crobat
A	Infernape

Best Moves Skorupi in BDSP

Best Moveset for Skorupi Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
48	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
42	X-Scissor	Physical	120	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
39	Cross Poison	Physical	105	100	20	High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
36	Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	High critical hit ratio.

Best Moveset for Skorupi TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM62	Bug Buzz	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Special	135	100	10	May poison opponent.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Special	80	100	15	May cause flinching.

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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Skorupi Lv Up Moves

Skorupi TM Moves

Skorupi Egg Moves

Skorupi Level Up Moves

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


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Poison Sting	Power: 22.5 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical May poison the opponent.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
3	Hone Claws	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
6	Fell Stinger	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Drastically raises user's Attack if target is KO'd.
9	Poison Fang	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May badly poison opponent.
12	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
15	Toxic Spikes	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
18	Bug Bite	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
21	Venoshock	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned.
24	Knock Off	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
27	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
30	Pin Missile	Power: 37.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
33	Toxic	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
36	Night Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
39	Cross Poison	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
42	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
45	Acupressure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises a random stat.
48	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Skorupi TM Moves

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


TM	Move	Desc
TM06	Toxic	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Badly poisons opponent.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM62	Bug Buzz	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Skorupi Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Skorupi can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Sand Attack	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Confuse Ray	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Confuses opponent.
Whirlwind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
Night Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Poison Tail	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.

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