Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Skorupi

Skorupi

POISON

BUG

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 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

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)

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 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Skorupi requires (Level 40) to evolve into Drapion.

Base	→	First Evo
Skorupi	Level 40 →	Drapion

Where To Find Skorupi in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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.

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 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.

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

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 PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Skorupi Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
A	Togekiss FAIRY FLYING
A	Tangrowth GRASS
A	Crobat POISON FLYING
A	Infernape FIRE FIGHTING

Best Skorupi Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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
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 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.
3	Hone Claws DARK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
6	Fell Stinger BUG	Power: 75 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: 60 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: 90 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: 65 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: 37.5 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: 70 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.
42	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
45	Acupressure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises a random stat.
48	Crunch DARK	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 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.
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.
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: 60 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: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
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.
TM79	Dark Pulse DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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.

Skorupi Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Skorupi can learn.

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

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