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.
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.
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 →Dig 2x74-87% Bulldoze 2x56-66% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x81-95% Dig 2x65-77% Bulldoze 2x49-58% Sand Tomb 2x30-35% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Dig 2x68-81% Bulldoze 2x50-60% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Flygon builds →Earth Power 2x75-89% Dig 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x46-54% Sand Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Nidoqueen builds →Earth Power 2x72-85% Dig 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x42-50% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Sandile builds →Bulldoze 2x39-47% Sand Tomb 2x27-33% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x52-61% Bulldoze 2x39-47% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x34-42% Bulldoze 2x31-38% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Onix builds →Dig 2x34-41% Bulldoze 2x26-31% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bulldoze 2x40-47% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Sandile builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-44% Sand Tomb 2x23-28% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-44% Sand Tomb 2x23-28% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Cubone builds →Dig 2x36-44% Bone Club 2x29-34% Bulldoze 2x29-34% Bonemerang 2x23-28% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x58-69% Mud Bomb 2x40-47% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Sand Tomb 2x26-31% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Onix builds →Dig 2x34-41% Bulldoze 2x26-31% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bulldoze 2x40-47% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Sandile builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-44% Sand Tomb 2x23-28% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-44% Sand Tomb 2x23-28% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x58-69% Mud Bomb 2x40-47% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Sand Tomb 2x26-31% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Onix builds →Dig 2x34-41% Bulldoze 2x26-31% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x53-63% Bulldoze 2x40-47% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Sandile builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-44% Sand Tomb 2x23-28% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-44% Sand Tomb 2x23-28% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x43-51% Mud Bomb 2x56-67% Bulldoze 2x34-40% Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x65-78% Dig 2x54-64% Mud Bomb 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x40-48% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Dugtrio builds →Earth Power 2x54-64% Dig 2x61-72% Mud Bomb 2x40-48% Bulldoze 2x46-54% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Onix builds →Dig 2x34-40% Bulldoze 2x27-32% Sand Tomb 2x15-19% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Sandile builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-43% Sand Tomb 2x22-27% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x45-53% Mud Bomb 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x34-41% Mud Shot 2x49-58% | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Piloswine builds →Dig 2x60-71% Mud Bomb 2x45-53% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x67-79% Dig 2x53-64% Mud Bomb 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x41-48% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Dugtrio builds →Earth Power 2x53-64% Dig 2x60-71% Mud Bomb 2x41-48% Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Sandile builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-43% Sand Tomb 2x24-28% Mud-Slap 2x13-15% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x43-52% Mud Bomb 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x74-87% Dig 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x46-54% Sand Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Piloswine builds →Earthquake 2x74-87% Dig 2x59-70% Mud Bomb 2x46-54% Bulldoze 2x46-54% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x65-77% Dig 2x52-62% Mud Bomb 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x40-48% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Sandile builds →Earthquake 2x58-68% Dig 2x46-54% Bulldoze 2x35-41% Sand Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
In X & Y, Garchomp can KO Drapion with Earthquake (107-127%). Landorus threatens a KO with Earthquake (101-119%).
Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drapion View Landorus builds →Focus Blast70-83% Earthquake 2x101-119%KO | ||
X & Y 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 68 partners from the Bug and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Confuse Ray, Feint Attack and 9 more.
X & Y Drapion Best Moveset
For a hazard lead, Drapion wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Liechiberry. 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
Doubles Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Cross Poison
- Toxic Spikes
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Cross Poison
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 X & Y
Drapion starts showing up in endgame routes at high spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Drapion in X & Y
Skorupi is your first catch on the way to Drapion. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-48 across 14 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch SkorupiRoute 14XGrass Lv.30-31 RouteCommonMidRoute 14YGrass Lv.30-31 RouteCommonMidRoute 14XGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidHorde battleRoute 14YGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidHorde battleRoute 15YGrass Lv.34-35 RouteCommonLateRoute 15XGrass Lv.34-35 RouteCommonLateRoute 16YGrass Lv.34-35 RouteCommonLateYellow FlowerRoute 16XGrass Lv.34-35 RouteCommonLateYellow FlowerRoute 15YGrass Lv.36 RouteUncommonLateRed FlowerRoute 15XGrass Lv.36 RouteUncommonLateRed Flower
Step 2Drapion ✓Route 19XGrass Lv.46-48 RouteCommonPostPurple flowersRoute 19YGrass Lv.46-48 RouteCommonPostPurple flowersRoute 19XGrass Lv.48 RouteRarePostYellow FlowerRoute 19YGrass Lv.48 RouteRarePostYellow Floweror evolve from Skorupi (Step 1)
Drapion Guide
In X & Y, Drapion works as a pivot with 500 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. Knock Off with Liechiberry is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 leaning toward the physical side (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.
For X & Y, the core moveset is Knock Off, Crosspoison, Toxic Spikes, and Whirlwind. Knock Off leads at 25% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
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