Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug, Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 175
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 1.3 m (4'03")
- Weight
- 61.5 kg (135.6 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Poison/Dark dual typing.
Protects against critical hits.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Generation VI
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.
Generation VIII
Its poison is potent, but it rarely sees use. This Pokémon prefers to use physical force instead, going on rampages with its car-crushing strength.
It’s so vicious that it’s called the Sand Demon. Yet when confronted by Hippowdon, Drapion keeps a low profile and will never pick a fight.
Has a brutish, ferocious temperament. With immense strength and a sturdy shell off which swords will bounce, it rampages about and wreaks havoc.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V)
Generation IV
It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.
Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
Generation V
Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
Level Up
22 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison StingSTAB | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 6 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | BiteSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 24 | Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 30 | Pin Missile | bug | P | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| 33 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 34 | Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 34 | Bug Bite | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 38 | Night SlashSTAB | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Poison FangSTAB | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 43 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 44 | X Scissor | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 48 | Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| 49 | Acupressure | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 53 | Fell Stinger | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 56 | VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 65 | CrunchSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 73 | Cross PoisonSTAB | poi | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
TM / HM
65 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| AssuranceSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Brutal SwingSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug Buzz | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Cross PoisonSTAB | poi | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| CrunchSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| FlingSTAB | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Leech Life | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| PaybackSTAB | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Pin Missile | bug | P | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Climb | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sand Tomb | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| SnarlSTAB | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| ThiefSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat ChopSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| X Scissor | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
10 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Throat ChopSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Drapion may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Drapion
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Drapion
Drapion is a Poison and Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). Its poison is potent, but it rarely sees use. This Pokémon prefers to use physical force instead, going on rampages with its car-crushing strength. Drapion stands 1.3 m (4'03") tall and weighs 61.5 kg (135.6 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Drapion Base Stats
Drapion has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Defense at 110 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 60 (average). Drapion serves as a bulky physical attacker. Drapion is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.
Drapion Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Poison and Dark-type, Drapion is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Drapion 1 weakness, 4 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Drapion Abilities
Drapion's abilities include Battle Armor, Sniper, Keen Eye. Battle Armor protects against critical hits.. Sniper strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×. Its Hidden Ability is Keen Eye, which prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Drapion Moves & Learnset
Drapion can learn 97 moves in Generation 8, including 22 by leveling up, 65 via TM/HM, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power), Crunch (Dark, 80 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power), Poison Jab (Poison, 80 power). For coverage, Drapion can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Earthquake (Ground).
Training Drapion
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Drapion can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Drapion yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Drapion belongs to the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Drapion is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Skorupi → Drapion). Wild Drapion may be found holding Poison Barb.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Drapion. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Drapion, or use the team builder to see how Drapion fits into your squad.
