# Drapion - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Drapion in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Drapion)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Drapion
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Drapion.

## Common Moves
- **Night Slash**: 92.872%
- **Cross Poison**: 92.720%
- **Taunt**: 56.438%
- **Snarl**: 56.039%
- **Earthquake**: 23.575%
- **Swords Dance**: 20.860%
- **Leech Life**: 9.193%
- **Rock Slide**: 8.567%
- **Knock Off**: 7.281%
- **Brick Break**: 7.053%

## Common Abilities
- **Sniper**: 92.964%
- **Battle Armor**: 6.547%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.489%

## Common Items
- **Scope Lens**: 82.921%
- **Assault Vest**: 8.567%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.190%
- **Other**: 4.323%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 55.066%
- **Corviknight**: 54.960%
- **Jellicent**: 54.951%
- **Zekrom**: 54.951%
- **Arcanine**: 54.950%
- **Machamp**: 20.052%

## FAQ for Drapion in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Drapion?
The most common moves for Drapion are Night Slash, Cross Poison, Taunt, Snarl. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Drapion?
Drapion is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Corviknight, Jellicent, Zekrom. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 56.034% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Drapion?
Drapion is most effectively run with the ability **Sniper** (92.964%) and the item **Scope Lens** (82.921%).

### What is the most common role for Drapion?
Based on common item usage (Scope Lens), Drapion often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Drapion) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Drapion
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*