Skorupi 73/100
Set: Stormfront
Released: Nov 1, 2008
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About Skorupi
It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #451
- Card Number 73/100
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorSachiko Adachi
- Release Date01/11/2008
- SeriesDiamond & Pearl
- Expansion Stormfront
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Psychic +10 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Stalk10

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
- Dangerous Claw20


Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Skorupi perched alertly in a desert-like landscape, its pincers raised and ready, eyes focused, surrounded by stylized plants and a clear blue sky, conveying a sense of cautious menace and readiness.
Playability Overview
Skorupi's ability to prevent opponent retreats combined with its chance to inflict status conditions makes it a strategic tool for disruption and controlling the pace of battle early on.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert DwellersThis Skorupi card captures a unique moment with its playful stance, set against a sandy backdrop. It’s perfect for a "Desert Life" page, especially alongside other Ground or Bug types. The color palette of greens and yellows adds a nice sunlit vibe that makes it stand out.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Sunlit / Scorpion Life / Nature's Danger















