Drapion #452
Best moveset for Drapion
When fighting Pokémon in Gyms, Drapion’s greatest moves are Bite and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has the most overall DPS and is also the finest for PVP encounters.
Offense
| Bite | 14.4 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Defense
| Ice Fang | 8 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 8 | 14.4 |
| Poison Sting | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Infestation | 10 | 12.7 | 9.1 |
| Ice Fang | 12 | 13.3 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | 50 | -17.4 | 26.3 |
| Sludge Bomb | 80 | -21.7 | 41.7 |
| Crunch | 70 | -10.3 | 26.3 |
| Fell Stinger | 50 | -15 | 22.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The green moves benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus and deliver 20% more damage.
Biology
Drapion is a scorpion-like Pokémon that is huge and purple. Its eyes have a pointed form and blue upper sections. Drapion has two little, pointy protrusions between its eyes, one on the rear of its head, and one on the front of its head. Drapion also possesses two upper and three lower jaw protrusions, as well as enormous, fang-like, white-colored characteristics projecting from its mouth. Its body is made up of several violet-to-lavender body segments that come together to form a tail with two stingers. Drapion’s legs are segmented, with pointed toes. Its massive claws are its most noticeable characteristic. It has the ability to tilt its head 180 degrees.
Drapion is a vicious Pokémon that attacks everything that enters its area. It has a strong build and takes pleasure in its ability to defeat adversaries even without the usage of its lethal poison. It is powerful enough to easily scrape an automobile. Drapion possesses tough, armor-like skin that blades bounce off of. It is known as the Sand Demon due to its nasty attitude and brutish demeanor, yet it is known to avoid confrontations with Hippowdon. Drapion goes on rampages and destroys everything in its path.
Evolution family
Drapion is part of a two-member family.
- Drapion was released at the start of Holiday 2018 on December 18th, 2018.
Shiny form of Drapion was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Global Take-over on March 6th, 2020.
Shadow form of Drapion was released at the start of Luminous Legends Y on May 18th, 2021.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Wild |
2,103 2,278 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2018 Dec 18 |
 Raid Battles |
1,401 1,752 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 17,235Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
 Research tasks |
1,051 | Special Research/Timed Research: Team Building: Great League – 2nd part: Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts |
