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No. 0451 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Skorupi

The Scorpion Pokémon

TL;DR. Skorupi is a poison/bug-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 330. It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.

Poison Bug

It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.

Height0.8 m

Weight12.0 kg

AbilitiesBattle Armor, Sniper

HiddenKeen Eye

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 330. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 50

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 30

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 65

Total330

330 base stat total, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 106th among Poison-types.

90 base Defense, Skorupi's strongest stat, ranking 27th of 163 Poison-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Skorupi in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Skorupi reaches 1,009 CP at level 40 and 1,155 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack93

GO Defense151

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)1,009

Max CP (L50)1,141

Best buddy (L51)1,155

Raid catch CP 531–576 (L20). Weather boosted 664–721 (L25).

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Competitive

Skorupi in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Skorupi across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #986 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #986 60.6 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Skorupi.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Skorupi, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Skorupi?

Skorupi is a Poison/Bug-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Skorupi weak to?

Skorupi takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Skorupi resistant to?

Skorupi resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting. It has no full immunities.

How does Skorupi evolve?

Skorupi evolves into Drapion (Level 40).

What generation is Skorupi from?

Skorupi was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0451.

What are Skorupi's base stats?

Skorupi has HP 40, Attack 50, Defense 90, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 55, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 330.

What are Skorupi's abilities?

Skorupi can have the abilities Battle Armor, Sniper, plus the Hidden Ability Keen Eye.

Is Skorupi legendary or mythical?

No. Skorupi is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Skorupi's best stat?

Skorupi's highest base stat is Defense at 90, which ranks 27th of 163 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Skorupi good?

Skorupi has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 106th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Skorupi as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Skorupi in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Skorupi in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Skorupi in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Skorupi 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Skorupi is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Flying Psychic Rock

½× Resists

Poison Bug Fairy

¼× Strongly resists

Grass Fighting

Comparison

Skorupi vs. the average Poison-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 163 Poison-type Pokémon.

Stat	Skorupi	Poison avg	Difference
HP	40	62	-22
Attack	50	70	-20
Defense	90	68	+22
Special Attack	30	65	-35
Special Defense	55	67	-12
Speed	65	64	+1
Total	330	396	-66

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Game appearances

Skorupi appears in 18 games.

Every mainline release where Skorupi is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Skorupi in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6

Black 2, White 2

Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 48Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 49Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 50Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 51Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 52Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 53Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 54Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 55Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 56Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 57Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 58Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 59Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 60Unova Route 13 Hidden Grotto Giant Chasm

X, Y

Kalos Route 14Kalos Route 15Kalos Route 16

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