Skorupi
Poison/Bug-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Drapion for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Infestation Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Skorupi takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 364
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 576 CP
Skorupi moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation Best STAB | 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 |
| Cross Poison STAB | Poison | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Cross Poison | Poison | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Infestation (9 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Skorupi is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Skorupi
How to get Skorupi
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Skorupi 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 | 22 | 872 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 944 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 545 | 591 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 678 | 735 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 545 | 591 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 412 | 447 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 545 | 591 |
Is Skorupi good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Skorupi 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 (151 Defense / 120 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Skorupi deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 44 |
| Lv 3 | 75 |
| Lv 4 | 105 |
| Lv 5 | 136 |
| Lv 6 | 166 |
| Lv 7 | 197 |
| Lv 8 | 227 |
| Lv 9 | 258 |
| Lv 10 | 288 |
| Lv 11 | 317 |
| Lv 12 | 346 |
| Lv 13 | 375 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 403 |
| Lv 15 | 432 |
| Lv 16 | 461 |
| Lv 17 | 490 |
| Lv 18 | 519 |
| Lv 19 | 548 |
| Lv 20 | 576 |
| Lv 21 | 605 |
| Lv 22 | 634 |
| Lv 23 | 663 |
| Lv 24 | 692 |
| Lv 25 | 721 |
| Lv 26 | 750 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 779 |
| Lv 28 | 807 |
| Lv 29 | 836 |
| Lv 30 | 865 |
| Lv 31 | 880 |
| Lv 32 | 894 |
| Lv 33 | 908 |
| Lv 34 | 923 |
| Lv 35 | 937 |
| Lv 36 | 952 |
| Lv 37 | 966 |
| Lv 38 | 980 |
| Lv 39 | 995 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,009 |
| Lv 41 | 1,022 |
| Lv 42 | 1,035 |
| Lv 43 | 1,048 |
| Lv 44 | 1,061 |
| Lv 45 | 1,074 |
| Lv 46 | 1,087 |
| Lv 47 | 1,101 |
| Lv 48 | 1,114 |
| Lv 49 | 1,128 |
| Lv 50 | 1,141 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0451
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 12.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0451_POKEMON_SKORUPI
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Skorupi in Pokemon GO?
Skorupi's best moveset is Infestation (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Skorupi's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Skorupi takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Skorupi's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Skorupi reaches 1,141 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,009 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 Skorupi?
A perfect 15/15/15 Skorupi shows 576 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 721 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 Skorupi better than regular Skorupi?
Shadow Skorupi 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 Skorupi in Pokemon GO?
Skorupi spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Skorupi be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Skorupi 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.