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No. 0451 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Skorupi

The Scorpion Pokémon
Poison Bug
Weak to Fire Flying Psychic Rock
All matchups
Skorupi
Sprite

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).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Skorupi first appeared on March 6, 2020, during Team GO Rocket global take-over.

  1. Skorupi
  2. Shadow
  3. Drapion by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Mar 31 to Apr 9, 2025, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Mar 31 to Apr 9, 20251-starRegular rotation
Jan 21 to Jan 26, 20251-starSteeled Resolve
Oct 4 to Oct 14, 20241-starRegular rotation
Apr 12 to Apr 17, 20241-starBug Out
Sep 14 to Sep 21, 20211-starRegular rotation
Apr 28 to May 1, 20201-starRegular rotation

Full Skorupi GO history

Competitive

Skorupi in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Skorupi across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #943 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #943 61.6 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

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.

See the full Q&A page for Skorupi →
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 X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
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
Ask Dia about Skorupi Compare it, check weaknesses, or get a quick competitive verdict.
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
How to get it

How to get Skorupi.

Every main-series game Skorupi is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXNot in the game
  • Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • WildRoute 6, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank
    • RaidEast Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildSoothing Wetlands (The Isle of Armor)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildGreat Marsh
    • WildGrand Underground - Volcanic Cave, Rocky Cave, Swampy Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
  • Legends: ArceusObtainable
    • WildCrimson Mirelands: massive mass outbreaks
    • WildCobalt Coastlands: Ginkgo Landing, Castaway Shore, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildRoutes 14, 15, 16
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildRoute 114 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • Black · WhiteTrade
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildReversal Mountain
    • WildRoute 13 (Hidden Grotto) (Lacunosa Town entrance, between two sets of stairs)
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
    • WildGreat Marsh
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone (Wasteland with 28 Peak points)
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Skorupi appears in 6 episodes.

From DP099 (2008-10-23) through JN144 (2023-03-03).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Skorupi in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Skorupi TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Skorupi
◆ Common
Mega Rising #152
Skorupi TCG Pocket card from Space-Time Smackdown
Skorupi
◆ Common
Space-Time Smackdown #105

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