# Drapion - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Drapion in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Drapion)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Drapion
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Knock Off**: 74.125%
- **Poison Jab**: 70.509%
- **Rock Slide**: 48.757%
- **Protect**: 40.931%
- **Aqua Tail**: 32.543%
- **Snarl**: 31.630%
- **Night Slash**: 25.557%
- **Cross Poison**: 24.414%
- **Earthquake**: 14.376%
- **Swords Dance**: 13.891%

## Common Abilities
- **Battle Armor**: 75.811%
- **Sniper**: 24.179%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.010%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 43.165%
- **Life Orb**: 38.598%
- **Scope Lens**: 13.898%
- **Other**: 4.339%

## Common Teammates
- **Talonflame**: 38.608%
- **Azumarill**: 38.599%
- **Slowbro**: 38.598%
- **Camerupt-Mega**: 38.598%
- **Arbok**: 31.742%
- **Gengar**: 31.648%

## FAQ for Drapion in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Drapion?
Drapion is frequently paired with Talonflame, Azumarill, Slowbro, Camerupt-Mega. 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 38.598% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Drapion?
Drapion is most effectively run with the ability **Battle Armor** (75.811%) and the item **Assault Vest** (43.165%).

### What is the most common role for Drapion?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Drapion often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Drapion) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Drapion
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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