Drapion
#452 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Drapion
The best moves for Drapion are Bite and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
14.4DPS
40.8DPS
Defending
8DPS
40.8DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.92DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Skorupi family. Drapion evolves from Skorupi for 50 Candy.
Game images
Drapion, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Drapion is a Poison & Dark Pokémon which evolves from Skorupi. It is weak to Ground moves. Drapion's best moveset is Bite & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 2,773.
About
"It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 14.4 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Infestation | 9 | 9 |
| Ice Fang | 12 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Aqua Tail | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Fell Stinger | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Drapion?
Drapion is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Drapion is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Mega Rayquaza.
The top Drapion counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 82% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Primal Groudon | 78% | |
| Groudon | 78% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
180 |
| Defense |
|
202 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 61.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,051 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,401 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,103 |
|
Level 40 |
2,453 |
|
Level 50 |
2,773 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,752 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,278 |