What is Drapion's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Drapion's maximum CP is 2,806 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Drapion good in Pokémon GO?

Drapion has 180 Attack, 202 Defense, and 172 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Drapion be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Drapion is available in Pokémon GO.

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Skorupi Croagunk

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,331 - 1,401 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,665 - 1,752 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,781 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,331 - 1,401 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

999 - 1,051 CP

Drapion

#452 · Sinnoh

PoisonDark

☁️ Cloudy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 180

Defense 202

Stamina 172

Total: 554

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,806
Generation	Sinnoh (Gen 4)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Drapion

Drapion is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,806 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Drapion has base stats of 180 Attack, 202 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 554.

With a strong Defense stat of 202, Drapion is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Drapion is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Cloudy weather, Drapion receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Drapion is 5km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Skorupi

#451

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🍬 50

Drapion

#452

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Poison Sting	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Infestation	Bug	10	+14	9.1	-	-	-
Bite STAB	Dark	6	+4	12.0	-	-	-
Ice Fang	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Crunch STAB	Dark	70	-33	-	70	-45
Aqua Tail	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sludge Bomb STAB	Poison	80	-50	-	80	-50
Fell Stinger	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Drapion takes increased damage from these types:

Ground 1.6×

Resistances

Drapion takes reduced damage from these types:

Psychic 0.391×

Poison 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ghost 0.625×

Dark 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Drapion

Top Pokémon to use when battling Drapion in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
2	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
3	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
4	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
5	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410
6	Rhyperior	Ground Rock	241	190	251	4,271
7	Krookodile	Ground Dark	229	158	216	3,485
8	Rhydon	Ground Rock	222	171	233	3,637
9	Golurk	Ground Ghost	222	154	205	3,265
10	Donphan	Ground	214	185	207	3,447

🏆 Drapion PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	2	15	14	23	1,500
2	2	14	14	23	1,497
3	1	15	14	23	1,492
4	1	15	15	23	1,496
5	2	15	13	23	1,496
6	3	12	14	23	1,498
7	2	13	14	23	1,493
8	2	13	15	23	1,497
9	1	14	14	23	1,489
10	1	14	15	23	1,493

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	13	15	48	2,499
2	0	13	11	49	2,500
3	0	14	14	48	2,498
4	1	14	12	48	2,499
5	1	15	15	47	2,495
6	0	14	10	49	2,499
7	0	15	12	48	2,491
8	0	15	13	48	2,497
9	2	15	13	47	2,496
10	0	12	15	48	2,493

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Drapion IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,103	1,051	1,401	1,752	2,453	2,781
98% (15/15/14)	2,097	1,048	1,398	1,747	2,446	2,774
96% (15/14/15)	2,098	1,049	1,398	1,748	2,447	2,775
93% (14/14/14)	2,081	1,040	1,387	1,734	2,428	2,753
91% (15/13/13)	2,082	1,041	1,387	1,735	2,428	2,754
87% (13/13/13)	2,060	1,030	1,373	1,717	2,404	2,725
82% (12/12/12)	2,039	1,019	1,359	1,699	2,379	2,698
80% (10/15/15)	2,049	1,024	1,365	1,707	2,390	2,710
67% (10/10/10)	1,998	999	1,331	1,665	2,330	2,642
0% (0/0/0)	1,796	898	1,197	1,496	2,095	2,375

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Drapion with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,781 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,453 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,331 - 1,401 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,665 - 1,752 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,331 - 1,401 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	999 - 1,051 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Drapion with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	34	26	2,453
2	2,453	27	2,453
3	2,453	28	2,453
4	2,453	29	2,453
5	330	30	2,103
6	2,453	31	2,453
7	2,453	32	2,453
8	2,453	33	2,453
9	2,453	34	2,453
10	701	35	2,278
11	2,453	36	2,453
12	2,453	37	2,453
13	2,453	38	2,453
14	2,453	39	2,453
15	1,051	40	2,453
16	2,453	41	2,453
17	2,453	42	2,453
18	2,453	43	2,453
19	2,453	44	2,453
20	1,401	45	2,623
21	2,453	46	2,453
22	2,453	47	2,453
23	2,453	48	2,453
24	2,453	49	2,453
25	1,752	50	2,781

📖 Complete Drapion Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Drapion (#452) is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,806 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Drapion can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Drapion in 2026.

📊 Drapion Stats Analysis

Drapion's Attack stat is 180 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Drapion to contribute meaningful damage.

With 202 Defense (Excellent) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 554. This gives Drapion reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Drapion's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Drapion Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Drapion depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Poison Sting (Fast) with Crunch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Drapion has 4 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Drapion PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Drapion can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison/Dark typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Poison, Grass-type threats while being weak to Ground types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Drapion reaches 2,453 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Drapion faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Drapion Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Drapion's effectiveness depends on its typing and 180 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Drapion use Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Drapion in Pokémon GO

Drapion can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Drapion Evolution Guide

Drapion is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Skorupi (#451)
Drapion (#452) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Drapion

Shadow Drapion is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Drapion's effective Attack becomes ~216. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Drapion in Pokémon GO

Shiny Drapion is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Drapion gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,665 - 1,752 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Drapion

Q: What is Drapion's max CP?
A: 2,781 CP at Level 50, or 2,453 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Drapion good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Drapion be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Drapion is available.

Q: What is Drapion weak to?
A: Ground-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Poison Sting + Crunch for optimal DPS.

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.