#0452 PoisonDark

Drapion

Poison/Dark-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 554.

Gen 4 · Sinnoh Boosted in Fog, Cloudy
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Max CP
2,773
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 2,453
Attack
180
Defense
202
Stamina
172
Drapion Pokemon GO sprite

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

Attack 180
Defense 202
Stamina 172
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Ice Fang builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).

Evolution

Skorupi
Skorupi 50 Candy
Drapion
Drapion

Family

Skorupi
Skorupi
Drapion
Drapion This page
Shadow forms Shadow Skorupi Shadow Drapion

Raids

In raids now
Raid tier
3-Star
Shiny
Can be shiny after the raid

Best counters against Drapion

1
Primal Groudon
Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 32.1DPS 1,096TDO 2
Shadow Groudon
Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 30.4DPS 693TDO 3
Mega Garchomp
Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 28.8DPS 889TDO 4
Landorus (Therian)
Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 28.1DPS 604TDO 5
Shadow Excadrill
Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 27.6DPS 420TDO 6
Shadow Mamoswine
Shadow MamoswineShadow Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 27.0DPS 464TDO
Counters carrying Ground moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

How to get Drapion

Evolve from
Skorupi · 50 Candy
Raids
3-Star raid boss
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Drapion arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax 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?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Drapion has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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 with Sludge Bomb. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Drapion's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Drapion takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic.

What is Drapion's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Drapion reaches 2,773 CP at level 50 and 2,453 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Drapion?

A 15/15/15 Drapion shows 1,401 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,752 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,051 CP.

How do you get Drapion in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Skorupi (50 Candy). It is a 3-Star raid boss right now (counters).

Can Drapion be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Drapion is in the game — right now from its current raid.

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