Skorupi (Pokémon)


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Skorupi (Japanese: スコルピ Scorupi) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into starting at level 40.

Biology
Skorupi resembles an over-sized, pale purple scorpion. Its claws and tail have been swapped, giving it two stingers and a claw tail. The miniature jaws, claws, and tail claws are white. Its arms are attached directly to its head, close to its teal eyes. A pointed marking joins its eyes. The head, arms, two tail segments, and all four legs are light blue, while the body, tail end, and other two tail segments are a darker shade of blue.

It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey, gripping it with its tail claws and injecting poison; it will then hold on until the poison takes effect. Skorupi is found in deserts and dry areas like Reversal Mountain, though it can be found in marshy areas such as the Great Marsh.

Major appearances
Skorupi debuted in A Trainer and Child Reunion!, under the ownership of. It was commonly seen outside of its Poké Ball.

Multiple Skorupi appeared in From A to Z!, Meeting at Terminus Cave!, An Explosive Operation!, and A Towering Takeover!, all under the ownership of s.

Minor appearances
A 's Skorupi appeared in Another One Gabites the Dust!, where it was seen participating in the Performance Stage of the.

A Skorupi was seen at the Shelter Town's Pokémon Center in Battling a Cute Drama!.

A Skorupi appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!. It was among the Pokémon Ash encountered in Xatu's Forest.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In A Skuffle with Skorupi, tried to catch a Skorupi in the Great Marsh, but she failed and it fled.

Ken's Skorupi first appeared in All About Arceus VI.

NPC appearances

 * In the Special Episode Igglybuff the Prodigy, Skorupi was a local bully that, then an Igglybuff, befriended by giving him and his friend the Gummis they demanded, and also going with them to explore the Murky Forest.

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Trivia

 * Skorupi is the only Pokémon to have its Bug type changed upon evolution.
 * Skorupi is the only Pokémon with the combination to have Poison as its primary type.

Origin
Skorupi is based on a. It has some characteristics that resemble a, a similar arachnid. Its Egg Group designation may be a reference to the ancient group of arthropods known as  that used to inhabit the oceans and may have been the ancestors of modern scorpions.

Name origin
Skorupi and Scorupi are a shortening of .