My favorite Poison type Pokemon, Drapion, is just a beast. I was going to leave it at this, however, the leader of our guild hath demanded that I put more information than "Drapion is a beast (however agreed that it IS a beast)," soooo here it is.

At first glance, Drapion may not seem like much a threat. The earlier form is that of a Bug and Poison type, a common and sometimes problematic type mix (I should know). However, when a Skorupi evolves into a Drapion, it gains a new type that makes "Drapi" (as I affectionately refer to it) a real problem for the common Psychic menace that is often the bane of a Poison type. Psychic can't even hit him with his Dark type addition.

Some readers at this point may think, "ahn, so what, it can whip psychics, what else can it do?" If you consider the fact that Drapi has access to a wide range of moves that not only cover the better part of it's weaknesses, but also make it a dangerous sweeper, well, you start to see the beauty of this Pokemon.

For one thing, Drapion has access to three elemental attacks that use it's high attack stat to it's advantage. Ice Fang, Fire Fang, and Thunder Fang. These three moves can be employed if you are willing to sacrifice a stab move. Speaking of stab moves, Drapion has been very well made in that it learns moves that it can actually use for it's stats. For example, Crunch, Cross Poison, Poison Jab, and in the upcoming Platinum Aqua Tail. smile

Time for the base stats as acquired from Serebii.net:
Hp 70
At 90
Df 110
SpA 60
SpD 75
Spd 95

Now, for the abilities: Battle Armor or Sniper. Battle Armor says you can't critical hit Drapi, sorry, not gonna happen. Sniper (and I love this one) says that when Drapi Critically Hits another pokemon, the pokemon receives Three times the damage instead of two as with a regular critical hit. Add that critical hit with a pokemon's weakness and you have a fainted foe. Combine this ability with an item that increases the chance of crit hits and moves that critical hit often and you have the makings of a fun sweeper (when it works). More than one foe has fallen at the wrath of my Drapi. ninja

These are just some of the many strengths of Drapion. For more information, please visit: Drapion page on Serebii. I hope you enjoyed the read and please rate and comment.