Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Drapion's spread. It leans physical with Defense out front. And you'll get 2 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Has a brutish, ferocious temperament. With immense strength and a sturdy shell off which swords will bounce, it rampages about and wreaks havoc.
Drapion Weakness
Drapion is weak to Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. The Poison/Dark typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Drapion's physical bulk (base 110 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x91-108%KO Dig 2x74-87% Bulldoze 2x56-66% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Dig 2x68-81% Bulldoze 2x50-60% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x74-87% Land's Wrath 2x66-79% Dig 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x46-54% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x74-87% Earth Power 2x75-89% Bulldoze 2x46-54% Sand Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x90-106%KO High Horsepower 2x84-99% Bulldoze 2x54-64% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Swampert can KO Drapion with Earthquake (137-161%).
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x137-161%KO Scald40-47% Waterfall55-64% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb26-31% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Drapion is what Skorupi becomes. Breed it for Skorupi eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Skorupi pushed Drapion to 500 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Drapion to get Skorupi eggs easily using 77 partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Confuse Ray, Feint Attack and 9 more.
Sun & Moon Drapion Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Drapion wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Scopelens. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Sniper contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Drapion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
- Earthquake
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Protect
- Taunt
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Earthquake and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Drapion also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Drapion in Sun & Moon
Drapion isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Skorupi from Diamond, Platinum, or Sword. The evolution path from Skorupi to Drapion is covered in the steps below.
Drapion Guide
In Sun & Moon, Drapion works as a pivot with 500 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Knock Off with Scopelens is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, Drapion's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Battle Armor is the go-to ability for Drapion. It protects against critical hits. Its hidden ability Keen Eye can work in specific setups. Sniper is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Drapion is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the pivot role.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Drapion: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ground-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Drapion appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves