drapion

Drapion is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Poison/Dark

Abilities:

• Battle Armor: Prevents critical hits from landing.
• Sniper (Hidden Ability): Powers up moves if they become critical hits.

Physical Characteristics:

• Drapion is a large, scorpion-like Pokémon with a robust and muscular build.
• It has a deep purple body with a lighter purple underside and segmented arms.
• Its face features menacing red eyes, a pair of large pincers, and a mouth that appears perpetually snarling.
• Its tail is long and segmented, ending in a deadly stinger, which is a significant component of its physical attacks.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Drapion is known for its aggressive and territorial nature.
• It often resides in arid and dry environments such as deserts, where it can blend in with the surroundings.
• It is a nocturnal predator, using its sharp senses and stealth to hunt prey during the night.
• Drapion is fiercely protective of its territory and can become hostile if it feels threatened.

In Battle:

• Drapion is a versatile physical attacker with strong defensive capabilities.
• It is known for its high Defense and access to diverse moves like Cross Poison, Night Slash, and Earthquake.
• Its Poison/Dark typing makes it immune to Psychic-type moves and gives it resistances to Poison, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks.
• Drapion is particularly effective against Psychic and Ghost types but is weak to Ground-type moves.

Evolution:

• Drapion evolves from Skorupi starting at level 40.
• Skorupi is a smaller, less imposing Pokémon that shares Drapion's scorpion-like traits and Poison typing before evolving.

Interesting Facts:

• Drapion is often referred to as the "Ogre Scorp Pokémon" due to its intimidating appearance and fierce nature.
• Its pincers are incredibly strong, capable of crushing objects as hard as metal.
• In the Pokémon anime, Drapion has been showcased as a formidable opponent, often used by skilled trainers and villains.
• Drapion's design and abilities may draw inspiration from real-world scorpions, emphasizing its predatory instincts and defensive prowess.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
• Pearl: Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.
• Platinum: Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
• Heartgold: It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
• Soulsilver: It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
• Black: Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
• White: Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
• Black-2: It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
• White-2: It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
• X: It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
• Y: It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
• Omega-Ruby: It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
• Sword: Its poison is potent, but it rarely sees use. This Pokémon prefers to use physical force instead, going on rampages with its car-crushing strength.
• Shield: It’s so vicious that it’s called the Sand Demon. Yet when confronted by Hippowdon, Drapion keeps a low profile and will never pick a fight.
• Legends-Arceus: Has a brutish, ferocious temperament. With immense strength and a sturdy shell off which swords will bounce, it rampages about and wreaks havoc.