Drapion

Official artwork of DrapionPoison Dark Shiny Pokémon icon

Drapion is a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2773 CP. Drapion best moveset in Pokémon GO is Bite and Sludge Bomb.

Drapion is weak to Ground moves. It is strong against Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, and Psychic moves. Shiny Drapion is available in Pokémon GO. Drapion is boosted by Cloudy and Fog weather.

Stats

Max CP2773 CP
Attack180 ATK
Defense202 DEF
Stamina172 STA
Weather Boost
  • cloudyCloudy
  • fogFog
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedDrapion can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance5 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#452
Height1.3 m
Weight61.5 kg
RegionSinnoh Generation 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
5 Candy
300 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
75 Candy
75000 Candy

Drapion type chart

Weaknesses
GroundGround160.0%
Resistances
DarkDark62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Drapion's best moveset

Moves

Drapion's best moveset is Bite and Sludge Bomb, with 12.47 DPS (damage per second) and 351.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Cloudy weather.

Best Drapion moves
DPS12.47
TDO351.14
Score24.5
Weather Boost
  • fog
  • cloudy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Drapion with its best moveset, we recommend to use Poison Sting/Sludge Bomb. You will lose around 5.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Drapion's strongest moveset (Bite/Sludge Bomb).

Drapion moves comparison

The following chart shows Drapion's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkBite PoisonSludge Bomb 12.47351.124.5
      2.PoisonPoison Sting PoisonSludge Bomb 11.83333.223.2
      3.BugInfestation PoisonSludge Bomb 11.34319.422.3
      4.IceIce Fang PoisonSludge Bomb 11.01310.121.6
      5.DarkBite DarkCrunch 10.93307.921.5
      6.DarkBite WaterAqua Tail 10.45294.220.3
      7.PoisonPoison Sting DarkCrunch 10.28289.419.8
      8.BugInfestation DarkCrunch 9.91279.118.7
      9.DarkBite BugFell Stinger 9.86277.818.6
      10.IceIce Fang DarkCrunch 9.67272.318.0
      11.PoisonPoison Sting WaterAqua Tail 9.45266.217.4
      12.BugInfestation WaterAqua Tail 8.93251.515.8
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison StingDamage5Energy7Duration0.6s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy9

        Effects
        Poison Sting has no special effects.
        See Poison Sting details page ↗
      • BugInfestationDamage10Energy14Duration1.1s
        Toggle more information for move: Infestation
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy14
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy12

        Effects
        Infestation has no special effects.
        See Infestation details page ↗
      • IceIce FangDamage12Energy20Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ice Fang
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage12
        Energy20
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy5

        Effects
        Ice Fang has no special effects.
        See Ice Fang details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • WaterAqua TailDamage50Energy33Duration1.9s
        Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.9s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Aqua Tail has no special effects.
        See Aqua Tail details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge BombDamage80Energy50Duration2.3s
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.3s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
      • DarkCrunchDamage70Energy33Duration3.2s
        Toggle more information for move: Crunch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window1.3s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Crunch has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Crunch details page ↗
      • BugFell StingerDamage50Energy33Duration2.2s
        Toggle more information for move: Fell Stinger
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage20
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Fell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Fell Stinger details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Drapion's has 2773 max CP (at Level 50). A Drapion obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1331 CP to 1401 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1665 CP to 1752 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Drapion can be found in the 999 CP to 1051 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2773 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch999 CP - 1051 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1331 CP - 1401 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1331 CP - 1401 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • cloudyCloudy
      • fogFog
      1665 CP - 1752 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Drapion Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      134 CP2108 CP3182 CP
      4256 CP5330 CP6404 CP
      7479 CP8553 CP9627 CP
      10701 CP11771 CP12841 CP
      13911 CP14981 CP151051 CP
      161121 CP171191 CP181261 CP
      191331 CP201401 CP211472 CP
      221542 CP231612 CP241682 CP
      251752 CP261822 CP271892 CP
      281962 CP292032 CP302103 CP
      312138 CP322173 CP332208 CP
      342243 CP352278 CP362313 CP
      372348 CP382383 CP392418 CP
      402453 CP412484 CP422515 CP
      432547 CP442579 CP452611 CP
      462643 CP472675 CP482708 CP
      492740 CP502773 CP

      Drapion evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of SkorupiSkorupi
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of DrapionDrapion
      • Skorupi evolves into Drapion which costs 50 Candy.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Drapion

      Photobomb

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

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega Venusaur
      GrassPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
      BugPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega Gengar
      GhostPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega Gyarados
      WaterDark
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HoundoomMega Pokémon iconMega Houndoom
      DarkFire
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega Tyranitar
      RockDark
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AbsolMega Pokémon iconMega Absol
      Dark
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Drapion Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Drapion in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Drapion, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Drapion costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Drapion costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Drapion high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                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.

                Wallpaper

                DrapionDrapion

                Drapion Pokédex entries

                Sinnoh
                VersionsPokédex entry
                DiamondIt has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
                PearlIts body is encased in a sturdy shell. Its head rotates 180 degrees, eliminating blind spots.
                Platinum, Black, WhitePossessing a sturdy build, it takes pride in its strength, taking down foes without using toxins.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
                Black 2, White 2It takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
                X, Omega RubyIt takes pride in its strength. Even though it can tear foes apart, it finishes them off with powerful poison.
                Y, Alpha SapphireIt has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.
                SwordIts poison is potent, but it rarely sees use. This Pokémon prefers to use physical force instead, going on rampages with its car-crushing strength.
                ShieldIt’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: ArceusHas a brutish, ferocious temperament. With immense strength and a sturdy shell off which swords will bounce, it rampages about and wreaks havoc.