# Drapion - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

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

## Best Drapion Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **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/xy/Drapion)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Drapion
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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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.

## 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
- **Poison Jab**: 99.999%
- **Knock Off**: 99.209%
- **Pursuit**: 99.209%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 98.719%
- **Other**: 2.864%

## Common Abilities
- **Battle Armor**: 98.719%
- **Sniper**: 1.281%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 98.719%
- **Other**: 1.281%

## Common Teammates
- **Skarmory**: 98.719%
- **Altaria-Mega**: 98.719%
- **Seismitoad**: 98.719%
- **Chansey**: 98.719%
- **Reuniclus**: 98.719%

## FAQ for Drapion in xy-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Drapion?
Drapion is frequently paired with Skarmory, Altaria-Mega, Seismitoad, Chansey. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `248/16/0/0/188/56`. This configuration accounts for 98.719% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Drapion?
Drapion is most effectively run with the ability **Battle Armor** (98.719%) and the item **Black Sludge** (98.719%).

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

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