# Drapion - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Drapion builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Drapion Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Drapion)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Drapion
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Knock Off**: 81.965%
- **Poison Jab**: 80.975%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 77.852%
- **Taunt**: 66.914%
- **Earthquake**: 13.847%
- **Iron Defense**: 9.984%
- **Sunny Day**: 9.984%
- **Night Slash**: 9.107%
- **Cross Poison**: 9.041%
- **Leech Life**: 8.301%

## Common Abilities
- **Battle Armor**: 90.893%
- **Sniper**: 9.107%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 70.300%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 9.984%
- **Razor Claw**: 7.568%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.826%
- **Leftovers**: 2.725%
- **Other**: 2.596%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 52.388%
- **Volcarona**: 51.106%
- **Krookodile**: 51.106%
- **Hippowdon**: 51.106%
- **Magmortar**: 51.106%
- **Mimikyu**: 10.727%

## FAQ for Drapion in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Drapion?
The most common moves for Drapion are Knock Off, Poison Jab, Toxic Spikes, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Drapion?
Drapion is frequently paired with Garchomp, Volcarona, Krookodile, Hippowdon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Drapion weak to and resistant against?
Drapion is weak to Ground (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Drapion?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Drapion?
The top build for Drapion features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/40/0/216/0`. This configuration accounts for 56.187% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Drapion?
Drapion is most effectively run with the ability **Battle Armor** (90.893%) and the item **Black Sludge** (70.300%).

### What is the most common role for Drapion?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Drapion often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Drapion?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Drapion on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Drapion) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Drapion
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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