Competitive Information for Drapion [Sun/Moon]
Poison / Dark
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
This Pokemon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
If this Pokemon strikes with a critical hit, the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Drapion? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get hyped for Drapion, an outstanding Pokémon with Poison and Dark typing! Drapion is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Delve into Drapion's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Lansat Berry / Razor Claw
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Cross Poison / Poison Jab
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Toxic Spikes
In single battles, Drapion is known as a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It's designed to crush rivals using lethal physical attacks. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Drapion critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Drapion's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. With Sniper, if Drapion strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. With a Lansat Berry equipped to it, Drapion gains the focus energy effect when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Lansat Berry gets consumed. With a Razor Claw equipped to it, Drapion's critical hit ratio is raised by 1 stage.
◆ Cross Poison is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Toxic Spikes is a status move (poisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers).
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Item: Poisonium Z / Scope Lens
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Tail
- Night Slash / Knock Off
- Slash / Return
- Earthquake
Drapion is a remarkable Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical power. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Drapion critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Drapion's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. With Sniper, if Drapion strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. With a Poisonium Z equipped to it, if Drapion has a poison move, this item allows it to use a poison z-move.
◆ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Drapion? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Poisonium Z / Scope Lens
Ability: Sniper
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Cross Poison / Poison Tail
- Night Slash / Knock Off
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Slash / Return
Drapion makes an a notable Physical Sweeper in double battles. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical moves. Scope Lens/Razor Claw increases Drapion critical hit ratio by 1 stage and combined with Drapion's Sniper ability will increase the amount of damage done by those critial hits. With Sniper, if Drapion strikes with a critical hit the damage is multiplied by 1.5. With a Poisonium Z equipped to it, if Drapion has a poison move, this item allows it to use a poison z-move.
◆ Poison Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
◆ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Drapion can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Drapion.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Drapion can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Drapion
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Whirlwind + Toxic spikes
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Sniper + Item: Scope lens
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Sniper + High Crit Move: Cross Poison
- Ability: Sniper + High Crit Move: Night Slash
- Ability: Sniper + High Crit Move: Poison Tail
- Ability: Sniper + High Crit Move: Slash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Drapion's stats
- Acupressure
- Agility
- Fell Stinger
- Hone Claws
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Drapion
- Agility
- Aqua Tail
- Brick Break
- Confuse Ray
- Cross Poison
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Fell Stinger
- Ice Fang
- Knock Off
- Night Slash
- Poison Fang
- Poison Jab
- Protect
- Pursuit
- Rest
- Roar
- Rock Tomb
- Snarl
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Taunt
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Toxic Spikes
Common Effort Values for Drapion in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Drapion's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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