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Cards/Drapion
Drapion card from the Perfect Order set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Drapion

Drapion can deal heavy damage but at a cost.

Darkness140 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Wrack Down deals 60 damage without any extra effects.

Hazardous Tail costs three Darkness Energy and deals 170 total damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon, paralyzing and poisoning it. However, Drapion takes 70 damage in the process.

Signature attack

Hazardous Tail

This Pokémon also does 70 damage to itself. Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned. (100 damage)

Drapion's Hazardous Tail is a powerful attack that can severely weaken your opponent's Active Pokémon at the cost of some of its own health.

Attacks

DD
Wrack Down60
DDD
Hazardous Tail100

This Pokémon also does 70 damage to itself. Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on Darkness Energy and paralysis strategies, but be prepared for Drapion to take damage when using this move.

Strengths
  • High base HP
  • Effective paralysis and poison combo
  • Versatile Darkness-type
Watch out for
  • Significant self-damage with Hazardous Tail
  • Fighting weakness
Pro tip

Use Drapion's Wrack Down to build up its Energy before attempting Hazardous Tail.

From the Pokédex

Drapion uses its sharp tail as a weapon, striking fear into the hearts of its foes.

Note for the parent

Drapion is a powerful card that can turn the tide of battle quickly, but manage its energy carefully to avoid taking too much damage yourself.

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