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 takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Drapion with Earthquake (107-127%). Landorus threatens a KO with Earthquake (101-119%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Landorus builds →Focus Blast70-83% Earthquake 2x101-119%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Breeding
Breed with Drapion to get Skorupi eggs easily using 68 partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Confuse Ray, Feint Attack and 9 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Drapion Best Moveset
For a hazard lead, Drapion wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Liechiberry. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Sniper contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Drapion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Cross Poison
- Toxic Spikes
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Cross Poison
Moves
Earthquake and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Drapion also picks up coverage across 12 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Drapion in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Drapion. The 2-stage line runs through Skorupi, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 40 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Drapion in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
- Step 1Catch SkorupiRoute 114Omega RubyGrass Lv.19 Route60%MidDexNav chainRoute 114Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.19 Route60%MidDexNav chain
Step 2Drapion ✓
Drapion Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Drapion works as a pivot with 500 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Knock Off with Liechiberry is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 leaning toward the physical side (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.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Knock Off, Crosspoison, Toxic Spikes, and Whirlwind. Knock Off leads at 25% 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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