Skorupi

スコルピ · Rapion

Its claws are not only razor-sharp but poisonous, making Skorupi a highly dangerous Pokémon. It seems to be weakened by cold temperatures, however.

Type: bugpoison
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: Scorpion Pokémon
Japanese: スコルピ
Height: 0.8 m
Weight: 12.0 kg
Color: Purple
Shape: Armor

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Skorupi.

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Skorupi

Stage 1

Base form

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Drapion

Stage 2

From Skorupi

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 040

/255
Attack 050

/255
Defense 090

/255
Sp. Atk 030

/255
Sp. Def 055

/255
Speed 065

/255

§ III

Best Skorupi cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 9 cards.

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§ IV

Skorupi through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 HK

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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02 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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03 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
EX era
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04 KU

Kyoko Umemoto

Kyoko Umemoto has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2025, spanning eras from E-Card to Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes that keep scenes lighthearted and readable.

1 card
XY era
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05 MT

Misa Tsutsui

Misa Tsutsui has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2024, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced yet dynamic staging and vibrant, often contrasting color palettes.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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