Skorupi

Skorupi is a Poison and Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,009 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Cloudy and Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Skorupi Stats and Max CP

93 ATK

151 DEF

120 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1141 CP

Lvl 40

1009 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

721 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

576 CP

Lvl 15 Research

432 CP

Skorupi's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Great League

#990

Skorupi Type Chart

Skorupi takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Rock160.0%

Skorupi takes reduced damage from:

Fighting39.1%

Grass39.1%

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Poison62.5%

Skorupi best moveset

Poison Sting + Sludge Bomb

Poison Sting

Sludge Bomb

Skorupi's best moveset is Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb, with 5.82 DPS (damage per second) and 68.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather.

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Poison Sting	Sludge Bomb	4.80	5.82	68.5
2.	Infestation	Sludge Bomb	4.76	5.77	67.9
3.	Poison Sting	Cross Poison	4.22	5.12	60.2
4.	Infestation	Cross Poison	4.16	5.04	59.3
5.	Poison Sting	Aqua Tail	3.87	4.69	55.2
6.	Infestation	Aqua Tail	3.81	4.61	54.2

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Fast Attacks

Infestation9131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 9
Energy 13
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 12

Effects
Infestation has no special effects.
See Infestation details page ↗
Poison Sting460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Poison Sting has no special effects.
See Poison Sting details page ↗

Damage	9
Energy	13
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	12

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

Cross Poison40331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 40
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Cross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
See Cross Poison details page ↗
Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
Aqua Tail50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 35

Effects
Aqua Tail has no special effects.
See Aqua Tail details page ↗

Damage	40
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.3s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	55
Energy	35

More information

The following chart shows Skorupi's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Skorupi's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Skorupi has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Skorupi CP Chart

Skorupi reaches a maximum of 1,009 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 531–576 CP, rising to 664–721 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 398–432 CP.

Max CP	1009 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	398 CP - 432 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	531 CP - 576 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	531 CP - 576 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	664 CP - 721 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Skorupi Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	14 CP	2	44 CP	3	75 CP
4	105 CP	5	136 CP	6	166 CP
7	197 CP	8	227 CP	9	258 CP
10	288 CP	11	317 CP	12	346 CP
13	375 CP	14	403 CP	15	432 CP
16	461 CP	17	490 CP	18	519 CP
19	548 CP	20	576 CP	21	605 CP
22	634 CP	23	663 CP	24	692 CP
25	721 CP	26	750 CP	27	779 CP
28	807 CP	29	836 CP	30	865 CP
31	880 CP	32	894 CP	33	908 CP
34	923 CP	35	937 CP	36	952 CP
37	966 CP	38	980 CP	39	995 CP
40	1009 CP	41	1022 CP	42	1035 CP
43	1048 CP	44	1061 CP	45	1074 CP
46	1087 CP	47	1101 CP	48	1114 CP
49	1128 CP	50	1141 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Skorupi

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Skorupi's Poison and Bug-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Skorupi.

Poison

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#451
Height	0.8 m
Weight	12 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Skorupi	50 Candy	Drapion

Skorupi evolves into Drapion which costs 50 Candy.

Skorupi family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Skorupi in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.39 m	0.4 m	0.8 m	1.2 m	1.4 m

Size bounds

Skorupi's height ranges from 0.392 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.8 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.392 m1′03″	0.4 m1′04″
XS	0.4 m1′04″	0.6 m2′00″
M	0.6 m2′00″	1 m3′03″
XL	1 m3′03″	1.2 m3′11″
XXL	1.2 m3′11″	1.4 m4′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 20%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Skorupi Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Skorupi from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Skorupi in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Skorupi

Skorupi high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Skorupi. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Skorupi Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Pearl	It lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey.
Platinum, Black, White	As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
Black 2, White 2	It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey.
X, Omega Ruby	It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
Sword	After burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent.
Shield	It attacks using the claws on its tail. Once locked in its grip, its prey is unable to move as this Pokémon’s poison seeps in.
Legends: Arceus	Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Skorupi in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Skorupi in Pokémon GO are Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.82 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 68.5.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Skorupi’s strengths and weaknesses?

Poison and Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

What is Skorupi’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Skorupi’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,009 CP and 1,141 CP at Level 50.

Can Skorupi be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Skorupi can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Skorupi Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Skorupi cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Skorupi?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Skorupi: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Poison Sting

Sludge Bomb

4.80

5.82

68.5

Infestation

Sludge Bomb

4.76

5.77

67.9

Poison Sting

Cross Poison

4.22

5.12

60.2

Infestation

Cross Poison

4.16

5.04

59.3

Poison Sting

Aqua Tail

3.87

4.69

55.2

Infestation

Aqua Tail

3.81

4.61

54.2

Damage	9
Energy	13
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	12

Damage

Energy

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	40
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.9s - 1.3s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage

Energy

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	55
Energy	35

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1009 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

398 CP - 432 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

531 CP - 576 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

531 CP - 576 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

664 CP - 721 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

14 CP

44 CP

75 CP

105 CP

136 CP

166 CP

197 CP

227 CP

258 CP

288 CP

317 CP

346 CP

375 CP

403 CP

432 CP

461 CP

490 CP

519 CP

548 CP

576 CP

605 CP

634 CP

663 CP

692 CP

721 CP

750 CP

779 CP

807 CP

836 CP

865 CP

880 CP

894 CP

908 CP

923 CP

937 CP

952 CP

966 CP

980 CP

995 CP

1009 CP

1022 CP

1035 CP

1048 CP

1061 CP

1074 CP

1087 CP

1101 CP

1114 CP

1128 CP

1141 CP

Pokédex Number

#451

Height

0.8 m

Weight

12 kg

Region

Generation 4

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

5 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

75000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Skorupi

50 Candy

Drapion

XXS

XXL

0.39 m

0.4 m

0.8 m

1.2 m

1.4 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.392 m1′03″

0.4 m1′04″

0.6 m2′00″

1 m3′03″

1.2 m3′11″

XXL

1.2 m3′11″

1.4 m4′07″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Diamond

It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.

Pearl

It lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey.

Platinum, Black, White

As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.

Black 2, White 2

It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey.

X, Omega Ruby

It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.

Sword

After burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent.

Shield

It attacks using the claws on its tail. Once locked in its grip, its prey is unable to move as this Pokémon’s poison seeps in.

Legends: Arceus

Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however.

Skorupi Stats and Max CP

Skorupi's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Skorupi Type Chart

Skorupi takes increased damage from:

Skorupi takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Poison

Bug

Evolution Chart

Skorupi family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Skorupi

Skorupi high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Skorupi in Pokémon GO?

What are Skorupi’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Skorupi’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Skorupi be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Skorupi Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Skorupi?

Overview and stats

Skorupi Stats and Max CP

Skorupi's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Skorupi Type Chart

Skorupi takes increased damage from:

Skorupi takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Poison

Bug

Evolution Chart

Skorupi family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Skorupi

Skorupi high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Skorupi in Pokémon GO?

What are Skorupi’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Skorupi’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Skorupi be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Skorupi Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Skorupi?