Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Drapion
Say it: DRA-pio-n
Kids summary (simpler)Tap to expand
Drapion is the Ogre Scorpion Pokémon — Poison and Dark from Skorupi. In Pokémon GO it is a Poison/Dark attacker and Great League staple. Poison helps against Fairy and Grass; Dark helps against Psychic and Ghost. Ground hits it hard. Aqua Tail from Skorupi Community Day (or an Elite TM) is a key charged move. Evolve Skorupi or catch Drapion from events.
Say it: DRA-pio-n
Drapion (#452) is a Poison / Dark Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Skorupi. Trainers use it for Great League PvP and Poison/Dark damage with Bite / Poison Sting / Ice Fang + Aqua Tail / Crunch / Sludge Bomb / Fell Stinger. Against Drapion, lead with Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Drapion is a Poison / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0452. Use the Poison/Dark type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Aqua Tail (Elite Charged TM if you missed Skorupi CD). Bite + Aqua Tail / Crunch is the usual PvP kit; Sludge Bomb for Poison. Shadow Drapion is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Drapion is your opponent, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 180
- Defense
- 202
- Stamina
- 172
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Aqua Tail is a Skorupi Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Bite · Standard
Dark damage / default
- Poison Sting · Standard
Poison energy
- Ice Fang · Standard
Ice fast option
- Infestation · Standard
Bug energy
Charged
- Aqua Tail · Community Day / Elite TM
Water coverage / PvP
- Crunch · Standard
Dark nuke
- Sludge Bomb · Standard
Poison nuke
- Fell Stinger · Standard
Bug / bait
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- poison sting
- infestation
- bite
- ice fang
Charged
- crunch
- aqua tail
- sludge bomb
- fell stinger
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #184 of 954 · CP 1472
Poison Sting + Sludge Bomb
- Ultra League · rank #88 of 747 · CP 2500
Poison Sting + Sludge Bomb
- Master League · rank #255 of 1023 · CP 2773
Poison Sting + Sludge Bomb
In your Collect
Name match only (text). Cards you have saved in Card Nexus Collect — not official art.
Sign in to see holdings, or open Collect.
Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…ve Umbreon Snarl Foul Play Last Resort* GL / UL; Last Resort is a Community Day exclusive Drapion Poison Sting Aqua Tail Crunch GL / UL pivot; solid typing and moveset diversity Empoleon …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).