Skorupi is a Poison, Bug-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. It evolves into Drapion when fed 50 candies.
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Evolution family[]
Skorupi is part of a two-member family.
Availability[]
- Skorupi was released at the start of Holiday 2018 on December 18th, 2018.
Shiny form of Skorupi was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Global Take-over on March 6th, 2020.
Shadow form of Skorupi was released at the start of Luminous Legends Y Part 1 on May 18th, 2021.
- Shiny form of Shadow Skorupi was released at the start of Fashion Week: Taken Over on January 15th, 2025.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
Wild |
865 937 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2018 Dec 18
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
576 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
576 721 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 3,408
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
432 | Field Research: Catch 4 different species of Dark-type Pokémon: Pokémon GO Wild Area 2025: Global Catch 2 mighty Pokémon; Catch 2 Pokémon in GO Safari Balls: Pokémon GO Wild Area 2024: Global Catch 5 Bug-type Pokémon; Catch 5 Poison-type Pokémon: Incense Day: Skorupi Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts: Team GO Rocket Strikes Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Members: 2021 Aug Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon: Luminous Legends Y Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts: Rocket Take-Over 2019 Nov 24 & 2020 Mar 7 Special Research/Timed Research: Team Building: Great League - Bonus Timed Research - 2nd part: Use a Charged TM World of Wonders - 2nd part: Complete 7 Field Research tasks New Pokémon Snap Celebration - 4th part: Take a snapshot of Dodrio, Mantine, or Skarmory in the wild Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh - 4th part: Catch a Ground-type Pokémon |
Team GO Rocket |
227 375 (weather boosted) |
Since 2025 May 14 2024 Jan 27 - Oct 7 2021 May 18 - 2023 Jun 20 Sierra: 2025 Jan 15 - May 13 |
![]() GO Battle League |
576 | Obtainable starting from rank: 6 (Season 22 - Season 23) |
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- Skorupi is a tier 1 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 before.





























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































