Skorupi
#285 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Scorpion Pokémon
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.
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Skorupi #285 | Level 40 | ![]() Drapion #286 |

Normal

Shiny
Skorupi
Scorpion Pokémon


HP
40
Attack
50
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
55
Speed
65
Total
330
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from




Resistances
Takes 0.25× from


Takes 0.5× from


| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| 3 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| 6 | Fell Stinger | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically. |
| 9 | Poison Fang | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned. |
| 12 | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 15 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| 18 | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 21 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| 24 | Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| 27 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| 30 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| 33 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| 36 | Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 39 | Cross Poison | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 42 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| 45 | Acupressure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies’ stats. |
| 48 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Whirlwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM16 | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM26 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM43 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM57 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM58 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| TM59 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM73 | Cross Poison | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM74 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM94 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TR00 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TR12 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR31 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TR32 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TR54 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TR60 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TR61 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Battle Armor
Ability Slot 1
Hard armor protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Protects against critical hits.
Sniper
Ability Slot 2
Powers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Keen Eye
Hidden Ability
Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon’s accuracy.
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.




















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