Name origin

dragon
mythical fire-breathing creature
scorpion
creature with pincers and a stinger in its tail


Drapion artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 452
Type Poison Dark
Species Ogre Scorp Pokémon
Height 4′3″ (1.30m)
Weight 135.6 lbs (61.5 kg)
Abilities Battle Armor
Sniper
Keen Eye (Dream World)
Local № 128 (Diamond, Pearl)
128 (Platinum)
202 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Dorapion

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug, Water 3
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 204
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

Nor Fir Wat Ele Gra Ice Fig Poi Gro Fly Psy Bug Roc Gho Dra Dar Ste
½ ½ 2 0 ½ ½

Drapion stats

The base stats for Drapion are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 70
250 - 344
Attack 90
166 - 306
Defense 110
202 - 350
Sp. Atk 60
112 - 240
Sp. Def 75
139 - 273
Speed 95
175 - 317
Total 500

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
Pearl Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.
Platinum
Black
White
Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
Black 2
White 2
It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Drapion learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
1 Ice FangIcePhysical6595
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
5 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
9 Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
13 AcupressureNormalStatus--
16 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
20 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
23 Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
27 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
30 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
34 Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
38 Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
43 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
49 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
57 Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical70100

Drapion learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
1 Ice FangIcePhysical6595
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
6 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
12 Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
17 AcupressureNormalStatus--
23 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
28 Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
34 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
39 Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
48 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
56 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
65 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
73 Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical70100

Drapion learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
1 Ice FangIcePhysical6595
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
6 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
12 Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
17 AcupressureNormalStatus--
23 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
28 Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
34 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
39 Poison FangPoisonPhysical50100
49 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
58 Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical70100

Egg moves

Drapion learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Drapion egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
TwineedleBugPhysical25100
AgilityPsychicStatus--
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
SlashNormalPhysical70100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Poison TailPoisonPhysical50100
Night SlashDarkPhysical70100

Drapion learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Drapion egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
AgilityPsychicStatus--
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
SlashNormalPhysical70100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Night SlashDarkPhysical70100

Move Tutor moves

Drapion can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Drapion can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Moves learnt by HM

Drapion is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Drapion is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
8 Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Moves learnt by TM

Drapion is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Drapion is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Drapion sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Drapion normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Drapion shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Drapion normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Drapion shiny sprite

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Where to find Drapion

Pearl
Diamond
Great Marsh
Platinum Great Marsh

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


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