Skorupi
Skorupi is a Poison/Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0451 |
|---|---|
| Type | Poison Bug |
| Species | Scorpion Pokémon |
| Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
| Weight | 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Battle Armor 2. Sniper Keen Eye (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0127 (Diamond/Pearl) 0127 (Platinum) 0201 (Black 2/White 2) 0015 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0285 (Sword/Shield) 0127 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0148 (Legends: Arceus) 0050 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug, Water 3 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Total | 330 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Skorupi changes
- In Generation 4, Skorupi has a base experience yield of 114.
- In Generations 4-7, Skorupi has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | It lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey. |
| Platinum | As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison. |
| Black White |
As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison. |
| Sword | After burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent. |
| Shield | It attacks using the claws on its tail. Once locked in its grip, its prey is unable to move as this Pokémon’s poison seeps in. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes. |
| Shining Pearl | It lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey. |
| Legends: Arceus | Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however. |
Moves learned by Skorupi
Moves learnt by level up
Skorupi does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Skorupi does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Skorupi cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Skorupi learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 6 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 18 | Cross Poison | Poison | 70 | 100 | |
| 25 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 43 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Skorupi can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 |
Skorupi sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Skorupi
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Great Marsh |
|---|---|
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Reversal Mountain |
| X Y |
Route 14, 15, 16 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 114 |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Drapion |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Route 6, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Soothing Wetlands |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Rocky Cave, Volcanic Cave, Swampy Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern, Typhlo Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Castaway Shore, Ginkgo Landing |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Skorupi |
|---|---|
| Japanese | スコルピ (Scorupi) |
| German | Pionskora |
| French | Rapion |
| Italian | Skorupi |
| Spanish | Skorupi |
| Korean | 스콜피 (seukolpi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 钳尾蝎 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鉗尾蠍 |
| English |
Scorpion Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | さそりポケモン |
| German | Skorpion-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Scorpion |
| Italian | Pokémon Scorpione |
| Spanish | Pokémon Escorpión |
| Korean | 전갈포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蝎子宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蠍子寶可夢 |
Name origin
- scorpion
- creature with pincers and a stinger in its tail

