Drapion (Pokémon)

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Drapion (Japanese: ドラピオン Dorapion) is a dual-type introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from starting at level 40.
==Biology==
Drapion is a large, purple, scorpion-like . Its eyes are a pointed shape, with blue-colored upper portions. Drapion has two small, pointed protrusions between its eyes, and one on the back of its head. Drapion also has protrusions on its jaws, two on the upper and three on the lower, with large, fang-like, white-colored features extending from its mouth. Its body is composed of many violet-to-lavender body segments which end with a tail with two stingers. Drapion has four segmented legs with pointed toes. Its most distinguishing feature is its huge claws. It can turn its head 180 degrees.
Drapion is a very aggressive Pokémon, attacking anything that enters its territory. It primarily lives in deserts and otherwise rocky environments. Drapion has a sturdy build and takes pride in its strength, being able to take down foes even without the use of its deadly toxin. Drapion has enough power to easily scrap a car, while its can deflect sword strikes. Due to its vicious nature and brutish temperament, it's known as the Sand Demon, but is known to avoid fights with . Drapion tends to go on rampages and causes havoc on anything in its way.
===Evolution===
Drapion evolves from .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : Drapion is part of Team AWD, a team that pursues the challenges of Zero Isle.
* : Team AWD are shown in the Team Charm Special Episode, being the major antagonists of the story.
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Drapion is available in , , and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
====By leveling up====
====By TM/TR====
====By ====
====By tutoring====
====By a prior Evolution====
====By transfer from another generation====
====-only moves====
Move	Card
 	Drapion (Diamond & Pearl 23)
 	Drapion 4 (Rising Rivals 17)
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Major appearances===
Drapion debuted in Mutiny in the Bounty!, under the ownership of J. It was used to battle Ash's Pikachu, , and . It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), where J ordered it to wrap its claws around 's midsection and squeeze tightly on it.
In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, Aaron owns a Drapion. In Aiding the Enemy!, it battled Cynthia's Garchomp but lost.
In Familiarity Breeds Strategy!, Paul used a Drapion to battle Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference. In A Real Rival Rouser!, it managed to defeat , , and , before losing to in Battling a Thaw in Relations!.
In From A to Z!, Celosia owns a Drapion. It reappeared in Meeting at Terminus Cave!, A Towering Takeover!, and The Right Hero for the Right Job!.
In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, James pulled a from the Rocket Prize Master. It was used to battle Goh, only for Drapion to be distracted by honey and not battle. It was later sent blasting off by .
===Minor appearances===
In Chim - Charred!, Paul attempted to a Drapion, but it is unclear if he actually succeeded.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a Drapion to one of the students for use during the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
In a flashback in A Pyramiding Rage!, Reggie used a Drapion to battle .
A Drapion appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Drapion appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
===Pokédex entries===
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Drapion appeared in PRV4 as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Drapion appeared in PDP03.
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Drapion appeared under the ownership of a Trainer who battled Yū's .
===Pokémon Adventures===
In Dramatic Drapion & Crafty Kricketune I, two s working for Team Galactic fought , , and while guarding Lake Valor. One of these scientists used a Drapion, whose ability to turn its head 180 degrees, abled it to find Diamond's hiding , , with ease. Drapion reappeared in a flashback in Luring in a Lickilicky.
A Drapion appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a .
Aaron's Drapion debuted in Tackling Togekiss.
Ghetsis's Drapion first appeared in The Final Battle.
A Drapion appeared in Pinsir Changes.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
B-2 of Team Galactic uses a Drapion while attacking Hareta on Iron Island in Serious Training on Iron Island!!. The ensuing battle causes Hareta's to evolve into .
Another Drapion was conditioned by Charon into a mindless battle machine in Charon Must Be Stopped!.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Drapion and Skorupi are the only Generation IV .
** Drapion and Skorupi are also the only Generation IV Pokémon in the Egg Group.
===Origin===
Drapion is likely based on a , and 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====
Drapion and Dorapion may be a combination of dragon, drastic (referring to its violent nature), or (referring to its huge vampire-looking teeth) and .
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Team AWD
==External links==
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