Raboot is technically a pre-evolution of Cinderace, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Libero changes type to match whatever move it uses, adding extra value. Known as the Rabbit Pokemon.
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Sp. Atk doesn't even come close. A Rabbit Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
Its thick and fluffy fur protects it from the cold and enables it to use hotter fire moves.
It kicks berries right off the branches of trees and then juggles them with its feet, practicing its footwork.
Raboot Weakness
AvgType-wise, Raboot takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Standard number of weaknesses for the Fire typing.
Partway through Scorbunny's chain. Raboot still has another evolution ahead before reaching Cinderace. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. Speed has grown the most so far (+25), but there's still another 110 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Raboot to get Scorbunny eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
Click U-turn, bring in a teammate, repeat. Raboot's pivot game is backed by Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in and max Attack and Speed EVs. Libero works in the background while the remaining moves covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Best Raboot Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- High Jump Kick
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Raboot learns Overheat and Flare Blitz naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fighting and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. High Jump Kick and Sand Attack give Raboot options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
Raboot is meant to evolve into Cinderace. At 420 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Libero is what you want on Raboot. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Blaze) work on paper but Libero is what makes Raboot worth using.
Base 94 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Raboot is a physical attacker with base 86 Attack.
Raboot can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Raboot joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A