Drapion Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Drapion in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Drapion
Drapion is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Dark typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 32.100 DPS.
Drapion can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Drapion is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves as Drapion resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Drapion is Primal Groudon (32.100 DPS), Shadow Groudon (30.400 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (28.750 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Drapion: After defeating Drapion, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1365 and 1436 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1698-1787 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Drapion from raids will have exactly 1436 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Drapion?
The best counter for Drapion is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 32.100 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (30.400 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (28.750 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Drapion?
Drapion can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Drapion weak to?
Drapion is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Drapion be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Drapion's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Drapion from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Drapion from raids will have 1436 CP at level 20, or 1787 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1365. If you see 1436 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Drapion worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Drapion is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Drapion?
For the best moveset for Drapion itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Drapion stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Drapion without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Drapion can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (28.091 DPS) and Groudon (25.700 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Drapion in raids?
Weather boost information for Drapion is not currently available. Poison-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.