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
- 120 (47.1%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug, Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 66
- EV Yield
- 1 Def
- Height
- 0.8 m (2'07")
- Weight
- 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Poison/Bug dual typing.
Protects against critical hits.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Generation VI
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.
Generation VIII
After 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.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V)
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
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.
Level Up
19 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison StingSTAB | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 24 | Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 30 | Pin MissileSTAB | bug | P | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| 33 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 34 | Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 34 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 38 | Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Poison FangSTAB | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 41 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 45 | Acupressure | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 45 | Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| 47 | Fell StingerSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 50 | VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 56 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 61 | Cross PoisonSTAB | poi | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
TM / HM
46 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Cross PoisonSTAB | poi | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Pin MissileSTAB | 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 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 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 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 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 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Poison TailSTAB | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Whirlwind | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Skorupi 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 Skorupi
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Skorupi
Skorupi is a Poison and Bug-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Skorupi Base Stats
Skorupi has a base stat total of 330, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Skorupi. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Skorupi, or use the team builder to see how Skorupi fits into your squad.
