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Pokemon Sword and Shield Drapion

Pokemon Sword and Shield Drapion is a Poison and Dark Type Ogre Scorp Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground type moves. You can find and catch Drapion in Motostoke Riverbank with a 40% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Drapion are 70 HP, 90 Attack, 60 SP Attack, 110 Defense, 75 SP Defense, and 95 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Drapion
Regular
Shiny
Drapion Galar Pokedex ID: 286

List of Drapion Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 500
HP 70
Attack 90
Defense 110
Special Attack 60
Special Defense 75
Speed 95

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Drapion to have is Impish, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Drapion Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Battle ArmorNormal
SniperNormal
Keen EyeHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

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.

Shield Pokedex Entry

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.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Drapion Evolutions

How do i evolve Drapion in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Skorupi evolves into Drapion when you reach Level 40.

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Level 40
Drapion
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Skorupi
330509030554065
Drapion
5009011060757095

Drapion Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Drapion?

Drapion does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Skorupi and evolve it into Drapion. A popular spawn location you can find Skorupi is in the Motostoke Riverbank area with a 40% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Motostoke Riverbank
40%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
40%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
10%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
25%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
20%26 - 28
Soothing Wetlands
36%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
36%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
36%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
36%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
36%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
36%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
36%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
36%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
36%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Soothing Wetlands
10%10 - 15
Challenge Beach
36%10 - 15
Lake of Outrage
24%55 - 58

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 6
10%28 - 30
Giant's Mirror
30%27 - 29
Giant's Mirror
30%27 - 29
Giant's Mirror
30%26 - 28
Giant's Mirror
20%26 - 28
Giant's Mirror
30%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
35%26 - 28
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
15%13 - 18
Route 8
5%38 - 40
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Drapion Raids

Where do i find Drapion Raids?

You can find Drapion raids in the following locations: East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Drapion Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Drapion Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Drapion Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Drapion Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Drapion Moves List

What moves can Drapion learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Drapion can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Poison and Dark type +50% STAB damage.

Drapion Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Thunder Fang
01[] Ice Fang
01[] Fire Fang
01[] Poison Sting
01[] Leer
01[] Hone Claws
01[] Fell Stinger
09[] Poison Fang
12[] Bite
15[] Toxic Spikes
18[] Bug Bite
21[] Venoshock
24[] Knock Off
27[] Scary Face
30[] Pin Missile
33[] Toxic
36[] Night Slash
39[] Cross Poison
44[] X-Scissor
49[] Acupressure
54[] Crunch

TM Moves Drapion can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM07Pin MissilePhysical259520Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM16ScreechStatus8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM23ThiefPhysical9010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26Scary FaceStatus10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM49Sand TombPhysical358515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM57PaybackPhysical7510010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM58AssurancePhysical9010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM59FlingPhysical10010Power depends on held item.
TM66Thunder FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
TM67Ice FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
TM68Fire FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
TM73Cross PoisonPhysical10510020High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
TM74VenoshockSpecial97.510010Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM79RetaliatePhysical701005Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM85SnarlSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM94False SwipePhysical4010040Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM97Brutal SwingPhysical9010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical7510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Drapion TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR10EarthquakePhysical10010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR18Leech LifePhysical8010010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR22Sludge BombSpecial13510010May poison opponent.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR32CrunchPhysical12010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR37TauntStatus10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR46Iron DefenseStatus15Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR54Toxic SpikesStatus20Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
TR57Poison JabPhysical12010020May poison the opponent.
TR58Dark PulseSpecial12010015May cause flinching.
TR60X-ScissorPhysical8010015
TR61Bug BuzzSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR91Venom DrenchStatus10020Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed.
TR95Throat ChopPhysical12010015Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.

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