Skorupi (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Skorupi
Scorpion Pokémon
スコルピ
Scorupi
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Skorupi



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Poison Bug
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Abilities
Battle Armor or Sniper Cacophony
Cacophony
Keen Eye
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
120 (24.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug and Water 3
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
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Weight
26.5 lbs. 12.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
114
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
66
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
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Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
70
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Skorupi (Japanese: スコルピ Scorupi) is a dual-type Poison/Bug Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Drapion starting at level 40.

Biology

Skorupi is a Pokémon 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 Sizzlipede 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.

In the anime

 
Skorupi in the anime

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 Team Flare Grunts.

Minor appearances

In Another One Gabites the Dust!, a Coordinator's Skorupi competed in the Performance Stage of the Chocovine Contest.

Un Battling a Cute Drama!, a Skorupi was at Shelter Town's Pokémon Center.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, Ash encountered a Skorupi in Xatu's Forest.

In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, a Skorupi appeared in a fantasy.

A Trainer's Skorupi appeared in JN144.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In A Skuffle with Skorupi, Platinum 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

Main article: Skorupi (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#127
Johto
#—
Diamond It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Pearl It lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey.
Platinum As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.
HeartGold It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #201
Black As soon as the tail claws close, its needle tips secrete poison. It can survive a year without food.
White
Black 2 It lives in arid regions and can go without food for a year while waiting for prey.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #015
Hoenn
#—
X It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Y It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
Omega Ruby It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Alpha Sapphire It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#285
Galar
Isle of Armor #050
Sinnoh
#127
Hisui
#148
Sword After burrowing into the sand, it waits patiently for prey to come near. This Pokémon and Sizzlipede share common descent.
Shield 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.
Brilliant Diamond It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Shining Pearl It lives in arid lands. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey.
Legends: Arceus Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Great Marsh
Platinum
Great Marsh
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone (Wasteland with 28 Peak points)
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Reversal Mountain
Route 13 (Hidden Grotto)*
Dream World
Rugged Mountain
Generation VI
X Y
Routes 14, 15, and 16
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Route 114 (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Breed Drapion
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 6, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank
East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Soothing Wetlands
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Great Marsh
Grand Underground - Volcanic Cave, Rocky Cave, Swampy Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
Legends: Arceus
Ginkgo Landing, Castaway Shore
Massive mass outbreaks - Crimson Mirelands, Cobalt Coastlands
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Quicksand Cave (B1F-B10F, Quicksand Pit B1F-B5F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
MD Sky
Quicksand Cave (B1F-B10F, Quicksand Pit B1F-B5F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
Ranger: SoA
Haruba Desert, Hippowdon Temple
Rumble
Eternal Tower
PokéPark Wii
Granite Zone, Meeting Place*
Ranger: GS
Oblivia Ruins, Light Temple
Generation V
Rumble
Desert: Rugged Flats
Conquest
Chrysalia, Cragspur, Viperia
Rumble U
Model Train Room: All Aboard!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Infinite Ruins: Stage 1
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 343
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Jirachi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Zygarde Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Sweltering Sands


Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Diamond Pearl   Poison Barb (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver   Poison Barb (5%)
Black 2 White 2   Poison Barb (5%)
X Y   Poison Barb (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire   Poison Barb (5%)
Sword Shield   Poison Barb (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total:
330
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
14/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Skorupi's learnsets from other generations.


Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Poison
Poké Assist:  
Poison
Field move:  
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-173
It spits poison needles and a poisonous fluid to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poison
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Poison
Field move:
(present)
 
(Crush ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Poison
Field move:
(past)
 
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-262/N-050
It releases poison that makes Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 3.33 seconds Base HP: 45
Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Skorupi guards the ruins in the Granite Zone. He gave you a tip on how to open the Secret Door.
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: Move: Poison Jab
Attack: Ability 1: Battle Armor
Ability 2: Sniper
Ability 3: Shackle
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★
Evolves into Drapion when its Defense is 90 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kashinkoji and Seikurō
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Poison
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Poison
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#448
 

Counterattack
Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 93 Base Defense: 151
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement:   50
Fast Attacks: Poison Sting, Infestation
Charged Attacks: Cross Poison, Aqua Tail, Sludge Bomb, Frustration , Return 
New Pokémon Snap
 
Photodex entry #123
Skorupi often hides in the sand, waiting for its chance to catch a meal. It’s a very patient Pokémon that can survive for long stretches of time without food.

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Skorupi
 Poison  Bug 
 
Level 40
 
First evolution
Drapion
 Poison  Dark 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Legends: Arceus
  For other sprites and images, please see Skorupi images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Skorupi appears to be based on a scorpion. It has some characteristics that resemble a vinegarroon, a similar arachnid. Its Water 3 Egg Group designation may be a reference to the ancient group of arthropods known as sea scorpions 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 scorpion.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese スコルピ Scorupi From a shortening of scorpion
  French Rapion From scorpion
  Spanish Skorupi Same as English name
  German Pionskora From Skorpion
  Italian Skorupi Same as English name
  Korean 스콜피 Skorupi From a shortening of scorpion
  Mandarin Chinese 鉗尾蠍 / 钳尾蝎 Qiánwěixiē*
紫天蠍 / 紫天蝎 Zǐtiānxiē*
From 鉗 / 钳 qián, wěi, and 蠍 / 蝎 xiē
From and 天蠍 / 天蝎 Tiānxiē
  Cantonese Chinese 鉗尾蠍 Kìhmméihkit*
紫天蠍 Jítīnkit*
From kìhm, méih, and kit
From and 天蠍 Tīnkit


External links


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