Skorupi.
BST 330 · poison / bug
Skorupi is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
Skorupi base stats
BST 330 · ranges at level 100Skorupi weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Poison / Bug dual typingSkorupi abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenSkorupi evolution line
2 stagesSkorupi evolves into Drapion: level it up to 40 or higher. How to evolve Skorupi, every game
Best Skorupi moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerSkorupi moves
gen 8 · 81 moves · 19 level-up · 46 TM/HM · 9 egg · 7 tutorSkorupi Pokédex entries
4 generations · newest firstAfter burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent.
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.
Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however.
It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.
It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey.
It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
It lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey.
As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.
It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
Skorupi species data
gen IV species · breeding and trainingAbout Skorupi
Skorupi is a Poison and Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). After burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent. Skorupi stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Skorupi base stats
Skorupi has a base stat total of 330, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 90 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 30 (poor). Skorupi is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Skorupi weaknesses and resistances
As a Poison and Bug-type, Skorupi is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Skorupi 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Skorupi abilities
Skorupi'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.
Skorupi moves and learnset
Skorupi can learn 81 moves in Generation 8, including 19 by leveling up, 46 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power), Poison Jab (Poison, 80 power). For coverage, Skorupi can learn Iron Tail (Steel), Crunch (Dark), Dark Pulse (Dark).
Training Skorupi
Skorupi has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Skorupi yields 1 Defense EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Skorupi belongs to the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Skorupi is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Skorupi → Drapion). Wild Skorupi may be found holding Poison Barb.
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