Drapion
Poison/Dark-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 554.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Drapion takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 554
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,401 CP
Drapion moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best STAB | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Ice Fang | Ice | 12 | 20 | 1.5s | 8 | 13.3 |
| Infestation | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Poison Sting STAB | Poison | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Fell Stinger | Bug | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ice Fang | Ice | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Poison Sting | Poison | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Fell Stinger | Bug | 20 | 35 | 0.57 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Ice Fang builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Drapion is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Drapion
How to get Drapion
- Evolve from
- Skorupi · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Drapion knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 61 | 2,120 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,295 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,365 | 1,436 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,698 | 1,787 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,365 | 1,436 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,032 | 1,086 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,365 | 1,436 |
Is Drapion good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Drapion has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (202 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Drapion deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 108 |
| Lv 3 | 182 |
| Lv 4 | 256 |
| Lv 5 | 330 |
| Lv 6 | 404 |
| Lv 7 | 479 |
| Lv 8 | 553 |
| Lv 9 | 627 |
| Lv 10 | 701 |
| Lv 11 | 771 |
| Lv 12 | 841 |
| Lv 13 | 911 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 981 |
| Lv 15 | 1,051 |
| Lv 16 | 1,121 |
| Lv 17 | 1,191 |
| Lv 18 | 1,261 |
| Lv 19 | 1,331 |
| Lv 20 | 1,401 |
| Lv 21 | 1,472 |
| Lv 22 | 1,542 |
| Lv 23 | 1,612 |
| Lv 24 | 1,682 |
| Lv 25 | 1,752 |
| Lv 26 | 1,822 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,892 |
| Lv 28 | 1,962 |
| Lv 29 | 2,032 |
| Lv 30 | 2,103 |
| Lv 31 | 2,138 |
| Lv 32 | 2,173 |
| Lv 33 | 2,208 |
| Lv 34 | 2,243 |
| Lv 35 | 2,278 |
| Lv 36 | 2,313 |
| Lv 37 | 2,348 |
| Lv 38 | 2,383 |
| Lv 39 | 2,418 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,453 |
| Lv 41 | 2,484 |
| Lv 42 | 2,515 |
| Lv 43 | 2,547 |
| Lv 44 | 2,579 |
| Lv 45 | 2,611 |
| Lv 46 | 2,643 |
| Lv 47 | 2,675 |
| Lv 48 | 2,708 |
| Lv 49 | 2,740 |
| Lv 50 | 2,773 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0452
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 61.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0452_POKEMON_DRAPION
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Drapion in Pokemon GO?
Drapion's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Drapion's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Drapion takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Drapion's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Drapion reaches 2,773 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,453 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Drapion?
A perfect 15/15/15 Drapion shows 1,401 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,752 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Drapion better than regular Drapion?
Shadow Drapion deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Drapion in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Skorupi (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Drapion be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Drapion depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.