Drapion Best Moveset
Poison/Dark at 90 Attack and 110 Defense with 95 Speed. Only Ground hits super-effectively. Agile Style at 95 Speed sets up double turns. The moveset runs physical dual TermStab from behind excellent defensive typing and real bulk. One of the more reliable options in late-game encounters.
Poison/Dark with only one weakness (Ground) in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Cross Poison and Crunch hit from 90 Attack. Typing was solid but offenses were uninspiring.
Best Moves
Best Build
Drapion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Toxic Spikes
- Earthquake
- Cross Poison
Recommended Teammates
Sniper boosted critical hits in Gen V (Black & White) but 90 Attack couldn't deliver enough damage even with crits. Toxic Spikes was the better utility option.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Poison/Dark resisted the new Fairy type in Gen VI (X & Y), but 90 Attack still wasn't threatening enough to capitalize on the defensive advantage. Two gens at the same level.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Cross Poison
Recommended Teammates
Poison/Dark's single Ground weakness was great defensively in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), but Drapion couldn't threaten opposing teams enough to justify the slot. Three gens of decline.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
- Earthquake
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
90 Attack with decent typing was the formula in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield), and the formula was never quite enough. Four gens of decline from the starting point.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
- Swords Dance
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Drapion Weakness
Drapion is weak to Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. The Poison/Dark typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Drapion's physical bulk (base 110 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Drapion Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Drapion
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
Drapion is what Skorupi becomes. Breed it for Skorupi eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Skorupi pushed Drapion to 500 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Drapion
decent spawn rates for Drapion across 1 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Drapion in PLA
The path to Drapion starts with Skorupi at Lv. 16-34 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SkorupiGinkgo LandingLv.27-30GrassRate 15%Castaway ShoreLv.31-34GrassRate 15%
Step 2Drapion ✓Ginkgo LandingLv.16-30GrassRate 15%or evolve from Skorupi (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Drapion. The 2-stage line runs through Skorupi, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 40 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Drapion in BDSP
The path to Drapion starts with Skorupi at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SkorupiBig Bluff CavernLv.16-20CaveBogsunk CavernLv.16-20GrassRocky CaveLv.16-20CaveSandsear CaveLv.16-20GrassSwampy CaveLv.16-20GrassTyphlo CavernLv.16-20CaveVolcanic CaveLv.16-20Cave
Step 2Drapion ✓
Drapion appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Drapion in SwSh
Skorupi is your first catch on the way to Drapion. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-58 across 64 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SkorupiSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowstormSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SandstormSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%Heavy FogSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowingSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%Normal WeatherSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%OvercastSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%ThunderstormSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%RainingSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%ThunderstormSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 40%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 40%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 40%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 40%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 35%OvercastGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%Intense SunGiant's MirrorLv.27-29GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherGiant's MirrorLv.27-29GrassRate 30%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 30%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 25%ThunderstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 20%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 20%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 20%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 10%ThunderstormRoute 6Lv.28-30GrassRate 10%All Weather
Step 2Drapion ✓Route 8Lv.38-40GrassRate 5%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 24%Overcastor evolve from Skorupi (Step 1)
Drapion is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Obtain Drapion in USUM
Step 1Obtain Skorupi- Step 2Drapion ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CragLv.60Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Skorupi (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Drapion's spread. It leans physical with Defense out front. And you'll get 2 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Has a brutish, ferocious temperament. With immense strength and a sturdy shell off which swords will bounce, it rampages about and wreaks havoc.
Drapion Guide
Drapion works as a pivot with 500 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 110 base Defense does the heavy lifting.
Drapion's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Battle Armor is the go-to ability for Drapion. It protects against critical hits. Its hidden ability Keen Eye can work in specific setups. Sniper is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Drapion is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the pivot role.
The core moveset is Crosspoison, Nightslash, Knock Off, and Earthquake. Crosspoison leads at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Drapion appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves