Poison Sting + Sludge Bomb
Drapion's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Bomb, with 10.76 DPS and 229.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Drapion ranks #51 (C Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
Drapion is a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,453 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Cloudy and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Drapion takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Drapion takes reduced damage from:
Dark62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Grass62.5%
Poison62.5%
Psychic62.5%
| 1. | Bite | Sludge Bomb | 9.98 | 11.12 | 237.7 |
| 2. | Poison Sting | Sludge Bomb | 9.65 | 10.76 | 229.8 |
| 3. |  Infestation | Sludge Bomb | 9.40 | 10.48 | 223.9 |
| 4. |  Ice Fang | Sludge Bomb | 9.09 | 10.13 | 216.5 |
| 5. | Bite | Crunch | 8.73 | 9.73 | 207.9 |
| 6. | Poison Sting | Crunch | 8.25 | 9.19 | 196.4 |
| 7. | Bite |  Aqua Tail | 8.16 | 9.10 | 194.5 |
| 8. | Infestation | Crunch | 8.02 | 8.95 | 191.1 |
Infestation
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13
1.0s
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
Bite640.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Ice Fang12201.5s| Damage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.4s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Poison Sting460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Fell Stinger45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialFell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Sludge Bomb85502.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Aqua Tail50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
The following chart shows Drapion's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Drapion'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 Drapion has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Drapion reaches a maximum of 2,453 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,331–1,401 CP, rising to 1,665–1,752 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 999–1,051 CP.
 Max CP | 2453 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 999 CP - 1051 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1331 CP - 1401 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1331 CP - 1401 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1665 CP - 1752 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Drapion 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 | 34 CP | 2 | 108 CP | 3 | 182 CP |
| 4 | 256 CP | 5 | 330 CP | 6 | 404 CP |
| 7 | 479 CP | 8 | 553 CP | 9 | 627 CP |
| 10 | 701 CP | 11 | 771 CP | 12 | 841 CP |
| 13 | 911 CP | 14 | 981 CP | 15 | 1051 CP |
| 16 | 1121 CP | 17 | 1191 CP | 18 | 1261 CP |
| 19 | 1331 CP | 20 | 1401 CP | 21 | 1472 CP |
| 22 | 1542 CP | 23 | 1612 CP | 24 | 1682 CP |
| 25 | 1752 CP | 26 | 1822 CP | 27 | 1892 CP |
| 28 | 1962 CP | 29 | 2032 CP | 30 | 2103 CP |
| 31 | 2138 CP | 32 | 2173 CP | 33 | 2208 CP |
| 34 | 2243 CP | 35 | 2278 CP | 36 | 2313 CP |
| 37 | 2348 CP | 38 | 2383 CP | 39 | 2418 CP |
| 40 | 2453 CP | 41 | 2484 CP | 42 | 2515 CP |
| 43 | 2547 CP | 44 | 2579 CP | 45 | 2611 CP |
| 46 | 2643 CP | 47 | 2675 CP | 48 | 2708 CP |
| 49 | 2740 CP | 50 | 2773 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Drapion's Poison and Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Drapion.
Poison DarkMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #452 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 61.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 4 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Drapion in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Skorupi
Drapion
Shadow Skorupi
Shadow DrapionDrapion's height ranges from 0.64 m to 2.02 m, with the average being 1.3 m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  |  | |
| 0.64 m | 0.65 m | 1.3 m | 1.95 m | 2.02 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Drapion in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.637 m | 0.65 m |
| 2′01″ | 2′02″ | |
| XS | 0.65 m | 1.3 m |
| 2′02″ | 4′03″ | |
| M | 0.975 m | 1.625 m |
| 3′02″ | 5′04″ | |
| XL | 1.625 m | 1.95 m |
| 5′04″ | 6′05″ | |
| XXL | 1.95 m | 2.015 m |
| 6′05″ | 6′07″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| 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 | - |
Drapion Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Drapion 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 Drapion in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Drapion. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Diamond | It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison. |
| Pearl | Its body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots. |
| Platinum, Black, White | Possessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation. |
| Black 2, White 2 | It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison. |
| X, Omega Ruby | It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison. |
| Sword | Its poison is potent, but it rarely sees use. This Pokémon prefers to use physical force instead, going on rampages with its car-crushing strength. |
| Shield | It’s so vicious that it’s called the Sand Demon. Yet when confronted by Hippowdon, Drapion keeps a low profile and will never pick a fight. |
| Legends: Arceus | Has a brutish, ferocious temperament. With immense strength and a sturdy shell off which swords will bounce, it rampages about and wreaks havoc. |
The best moves for Drapion in Pokémon GO are Poison Sting and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.76 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 229.8.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Poison and Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.
Drapion’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,453 CP and 2,773 CP at Level 50.
Drapion can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Drapion cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Drapion: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, and Mega Malamar.
Regular Drapion
Shiny Drapion
