Skorupi (#0451) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk5049–11294–218

Def9085–156166–306

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe6563–128121–251

Total330Higher than 26% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Skorupi outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Psychic2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Battle Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Sniper
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Keen EyeHidden ability
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0451SkorupiPoisonBug
1. Level 40#0452DrapionPoisonDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 7

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

6BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

11VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

18Cross PoisonHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys70100%20

25Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

34X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

43CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Scorpion Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Sinnoh#127Extended Sinnoh#127Updated Unova#201Mountain Kalos#015Galar#285Isle of Armor#050Hisui#148

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

Names around the world

Japanese: スコルピ
Japanese (romaji): Scorupi
Korean: 스콜피
Chinese (Traditional): 鉗尾蠍
Chinese (Simplified): 钳尾蝎
French: Rapion
German: Pionskora
Spanish: Skorupi
Italian: Skorupi

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 66
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: BugWater 3
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30

Sword 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30

Y 3 areas

Road 14Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–31
Road 15Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Road 16Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 34–35

X 3 areas

Road 14Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–31
Road 15Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Road 16Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 34–35

White 2 14 areas

Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–37
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 49)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 50)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 51)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 52)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 56)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

Black 2 14 areas

Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–37
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 49)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 50)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 51)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 52)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 56)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45

Platinum 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Pearl 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Diamond 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22