Skorupi is a dual Bug Poison type Pokemon that was introduced in Generation IV and it evolves into Drapion at level 40. It is known as the Scorpion Pokemon with a 50% chance of getting either a male or female. When it evolves it loses its Bug type and gains a Dark typing as Drapion is dual Dark Poison type.
About Skorupi
| First appearance in anime | Original Series: A Trainer and Child Reunion! |
| First appearance in game | Diamond and Pearl |
| Region | Sinnoh |
| Evolution | Skorupi → Drapion |
| 1st Evo level | 40 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | After burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent. 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. |
Skorupi Base stats
| HP | 40 |
| ATTACK | 50 |
| DEFENCE | 90 |
| SP. ATTACK | 30 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 55 |
| SPEED | 65 |
| TOTAL | 330 |
Appearance
Skorupi resembles a small, purple scorpion and it has two stingers with a singular claw-like tail. Its miniature claws, jaw and tail claws are white, while the rest of it’s body is one of a couple shades of purple. Its arms are directly attached to its head and it also has teal eyes that are right beside its arms.
Behavior
Skorupi likes to bury itself in the sand and wait for its prey to walk by unsuspectingly. It will then leap out and attach its claws to them, thus poisoning them although it may take some time in which they will continue to grip them tightly. Skorupi typically live in deserts and other dry areas. It is related to Sizzlipede through a common ancestor.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a Bug and Poison type Pokémon, Skorupi is weak against Flying, Rock, Psychic and Fire type moves and will take twice the normal damage from them. It is not immune to any types but is resistant to Poison, Fairy and Bug type moves, which will do half the damage. It is also resistant to Fighting and Grass types, which will only do a quarter of the normal damage. There is no advantage or disadvantage with Flying, Grass, Electric, Ground, Rock, Psychic, Steel, Ice, Fire, Dragon, Fairy and Water types.
Best Moveset
Skorupi has a lot of strong moves including Sludge Bomb, which is a move that has 90 power and 100% accuracy. Here are Skorupi’s best moves; Sludge Bomb has a 30% chance to poison the target, Strength has 80 power and 100% accuracy but no additional effects while Venoshock has 60 power but doubles if the target is poisoned. Finally, Shadow Ball has a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by 1.
| Sludge Bomb | Strength |
| Venoshock | Shadow Ball |
How to catch Skorupi in Pokemon Go?
Skorupi can be found in marshes, farmlands, woodlands, meadows and other grassy areas. Its Bug typing also means that it’s spawn becomes boosted during rainfall. It has also been found as a one star Raid boss before and is frequently found as the rescuable Pokemon from Team Go Rocket grunts. It evolves to Drapion at 50 candies.
Trivia
- Skorupi is the only Pokemon to have its Bug type changed at evolution. Drapion becomes Poison Dark dual type instead of Poison Bug like Skorupi.
- Other than Skorupi and Drapion, there are no Generation IV Pokemon to have insectoid bodies.
- They are also the only Generation IV Pokemon to be in the Water 3 Egg Group.
- Skorupi is a corruption/shortening of the word scorpion, which this Pokemon is heavily based on.
FAQs
How big is Skorupi?
Skorupi is a very small Pokemon. It stands just 2’07 and weighs a measly 26.5 pounds, so it’s not going to be bigger than the majority of Pokemon. Even Drapion, which towers over Skorupi, isn’t that big at 4’03 and 135.6 pounds.
Is Skorupi in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Yes, both Skorupi and Drapion can be found in both Sword and Shield. Skorupi can be found at these locations:
Motostoke Riverbank
- Normal Weather – 40% Chance
- Raining– 40% Chance
- Thunderstorm– 25% Chance (Shield) and 10% chance (Sword)
- Intense Sun – 25% Chance
- Sandstorm – 20% Chance
- Overcast– 35% Chance
Route 6
- All Weather- 10% chance
Giant’s Mirror
- Normal Weather– 30% Chance
- Overcast- 30% Chance
- Raining– 30% Chance
- Thunderstorm- 20% Chance
- Intense Sun– 30% Chance
Is there a shiny Skorupi?
Yes, both Skorupi and Drapion have shiny forms, as they trade in their traditional purple shade for a red color.
Conclusion
Skorupi is a unique Pokemon and Drapion is as well. But while they don’t have an incredible moveset, their base stats are pretty good which makes them a decent addition to a Pokemon team. They’re an all around solid choice for a Pokemon team.
