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Skorupi (Japanese: スコルピ Scorupi) is a dual-type Poison/Bug Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Drapion starting at level 40.

Biology

Skorupi is a Pokémon which resembles an oversized, pale purple scorpion. Its claws and tail have been swapped, giving it two stingers and a claw tail. The miniature jaws, claws, and tail claws are white. Its arms are attached directly to its head, close to its teal eyes. A pointed marking joins its eyes. The head, arms, two tail segments, and all four legs are light blue, while the body, tail end, and other two tail segments are a darker shade of blue.

It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey, gripping it with its tail claws and injecting poison; it will then hold on until the poison takes effect. However, it is capable of surviving for a year without nourishment. Skorupi is related to Sizzlipede through a common ancestor. Skorupi is found in deserts and dry areas like Reversal Mountain, though it can be found in marshy areas such as the Great Marsh. Skorupi is considered a highly dangerous Pokémon due its lethal claws and poison. However, Skorupi cannot stand cold temperatures, becoming weaker when exposed.

Evolution

Skorupi evolves into Drapion.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IVSinnoh
#127		Johto
#—
DiamondIt grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
PearlIt lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey.
PlatinumAs soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.
HeartGoldIt burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
SoulSilver
Generation VUnova
 B2  W2 : #201
BlackAs soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.
White
Black 2It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey.
White 2
Generation VIKalos
Mountain #015		Hoenn
#—
XIt grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
YIt burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
Omega RubyIt grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Alpha SapphireIt burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
Generation VIIIGalar
#285		Galar
Isle of Armor #050		Sinnoh
#127		Hisui
#148
SwordAfter burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent.
ShieldIt 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.
Brilliant DiamondIt grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Shining PearlIt lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey.
Legends: ArceusIts claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Cross-Generation

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Skill
4/5★★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Immune to:
Resistant to:

Learnset

Skorupi is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skorupi
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skorupi
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skorupi
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skorupi
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Skorupi in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Skorupi in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skorupi
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Skorupi in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Skorupi in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skorupi
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skorupi
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skorupi
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skorupi
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skorupi
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation

In the anime

Major appearances

Skorupi debuted in A Trainer and Child Reunion!, under the ownership of Aaron. It was commonly seen outside of its Poké Ball.

Multiple Skorupi appeared in From A to Z!, Meeting at Terminus Cave!, An Explosive Operation!, and A Towering Takeover!, all under the ownership of Team Flare Grunts.

Minor appearances

In Another One Gabites the Dust!, a Coordinator's Skorupi competed in the Performance Stage of the Chocovine Contest.

In Battling a Cute Drama!, a Skorupi was at Shelter Town's Pokémon Center.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, Ash encountered a Skorupi in Xatu's Forest.

In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, a Skorupi appeared in a fantasy.

A Trainer's Skorupi appeared in Getting to the Heart of it All!.

A Skorupi appeared in HZ035.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In A Skuffle with Skorupi, Platinum tried to catch a Skorupi in the Great Marsh, but she failed and it fled.

Ken's Skorupi first appeared in All About Arceus VI.

In the TCG

Main article: Skorupi (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Skorupi appears to be based on a scorpion. It has some characteristics that resemble a vinegarroon, a similar arachnid. Its Water 3 Egg Group designation may be a reference to the ancient group of arthropods known as sea scorpions that used to inhabit the oceans and may have been the ancestors of modern scorpions.

Name origin

Skorupi and Scorupi appear to be shortenings of scorpion.

In other languages

External links

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