Drapion

Drapion (Pokédex #0452) is a Poison/Dark-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Ogre Scorpion Pokémon. It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.

As a Poison/Dark-type POKEMON, Drapion has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Ground moves. Conversely, Drapion is completely immune to Psychic — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark moves, taking only half damage from them.

Drapion's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 500 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 70 · ATK 90 · DEF 110 · SP.ATK 60 · SP.DEF 75 · SPD 95. Its standout stat is DEF (110), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Battle armor, Sniper, Keen eye, with Keen eye as its hidden ability.

Drapion stands 1.3 m (51") tall and weighs 61.5 kg (135.6 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Bug, Water3.

Drapion is part of the Skorupi → Drapion evolution line (2-stage). Drapion is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Skorupi. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.