Stats & Training
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.
It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Excadrill can KO Drapion with Earthquake (111-131%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Rapid Spin19-22% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb26-31% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Drapion is what Skorupi becomes. Breed it for Skorupi eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool 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
Breeding
Breed with Drapion to get Skorupi eggs easily using 48 partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Confuse Ray, Night Slash and 5 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Drapion Best Moveset
For a hazard lead, Drapion wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Scopelens. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Sniper contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Drapion best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
- Swords Dance
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Cross Poison
- Crunch
- Poison Jab
- Leech Life
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Leech Life
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Bug Buzz and Earthquake bring the raw damage. But Drapion also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Drapion in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 SwampMidBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 SwampMidRocky CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSandsear CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 DesertMidSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 DesertMidSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 SwampMidSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 SwampMidTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 VolcanoMidVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 VolcanoMid
Step 2Drapion ✓
Drapion Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Drapion brings 500 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Knock Off with Scopelens is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Knock Off, Crosspoison, Poisonjab, and Toxic Spikes. Knock Off leads at 12% usage. This set covers the balanced 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves