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Drapion 122/202

Name: Drapion #122 - Sword & Shield | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: swsh1-122
Price: 0.2 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Sword & Shield Base Released: Feb 7, 2020

Pokémon

Darkness Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 53.7 packs (1.9%) Evolves From: Skorupi

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0.20 $0.03 (13.04%)

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About Drapion

It's so vicious that it's called the Sand Demon. Yet when confronted by Hippowdon, Drapion keeps a low profile and will never pick a fight.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Drapion
National Pokédex #452
Card Number 122/202
Card RarityRare
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date07/02/2020
Regulation MarkD
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Sword & Shield Base
Evolves From
Skorupi
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Darkness
Health Points140 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Hard Press80
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Toxic Strike130
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Drapion lunging fiercely from a rocky, forested terrain, its sharp pincers and menacing eyes poised to strike, emphasizing its intimidating and powerful nature within the vibrant natural background.

Playability Overview

Drapion offers strategic value through status effects, using paralysis chance and poison to wear down opponents while balancing moderate energy cost and high retreat requirement.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Scorpion ShowdownDrapion's fierce pose really captures its menacing nature! The dark colors and dynamic stance make it a standout for an "Intense Battle" page. Pair it with other aggressive Pokémon like Gyarados or Houndoom to emphasize that threatening vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Fierce / Dark Palette / Poisonous / Scary Encounter