Skorupi (Pokémon)

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Skorupi (Japanese: スコルピ Scorupi) is a dual-type introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into starting at level 40.
==Biology==
Skorupi is a 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 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 .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : In the Special Episode Igglybuff the Prodigy, Skorupi was a local bully that , then an Igglybuff, befriended by giving him and his friend the Gummis they demanded, and also going with them to explore the Murky Forest.
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Skorupi is available in , , and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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====By ====
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===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 s.
===Minor appearances===
In Another One Gabites the Dust!, a 's Skorupi competed in the Performance Stage of the .
In Battling a Cute Drama!, a Skorupi was at Shelter Town's Pokémon Center.
In Historical Mystery Tour!, encountered a Skorupi in Xatu's Forest.
In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, a Skorupi appeared in a fantasy.
A 's Skorupi appeared in Getting to the Heart of it All!.
A Skorupi appeared in The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
In A Skuffle with Skorupi, 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==
==Trivia==
* Skorupi is the only dual-type / Pokémon to have Poison as its primary type instead of its secondary type.
** Skorupi is also the only Pokémon to have the Bug type changed upon evolution.
* Skorupi and Drapion are the only Generation IV .
** Skorupi and Drapion are also the only in the Egg Group.
===Origin===
Skorupi appears to be based on a . It has some characteristics that resemble a , a similar arachnid. Its Egg Group designation may be a reference to the ancient group of arthropods known as 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 .
==In other languages==
==External links==
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