Scrafty Best Moveset
Dark/Fighting at 90 Attack with 115/115 balanced defenses. AbilityMoxie snowballs Attack after KOs. AbilityIntimidate provides defensive utility. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureAdamant runs physical dual TermStab behind real bulk. 58 Speed means going second, but the defenses absorb the first hit. The moveset outlasts faster threats through raw durability.
Dark/Fighting with Moxie and Drain Punch in Gen V (Black & White). Bulk Up plus Drain Punch healed through damage while boosting. Shed Skin shook off status. A solid debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Scrafty best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Fairy-types hit 4x super-effectively in Gen VI (X & Y). Dark/Fighting went from great offensive typing to a defensive liability overnight. Immediate drop.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of Fairy problems in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Intimidate gave defensive utility, but 4x Fairy weakness was too easy to exploit in a Fairy-saturated format.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Intimidate cycling with U-turn was useful, but 58 Speed and 4x Fairy weakness kept Scrafty from climbing higher.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of decline in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Dark/Fighting's 4x Fairy weakness was the constant anchor. Moxie sweeps required a Fairy-free board that rarely existed.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Dragon Dance
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Scrafty Weakness
Scrafty is weak to Fairy, Fighting, and Flying. Watch out for Fairy attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. Scrafty's overall bulk (65/115/115) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fairy |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Rock, Ghost |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Scrafty Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Scrafty
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake25-30% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn11-14% Scald10-11% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin17-20% Earthquake32-38% Knock Off5-6% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch7-8% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off10-11% Stone Edge30-35% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse8-9% Ice Beam36-42% Surf36-42% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Incineroar builds →Knock Off6-7% Flare Blitz43-51% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves View Deoxys-Speed builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves View Samurott-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
Scrafty is what Scraggy becomes. Breed it for Scraggy eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Scraggy pushed Scrafty to 488 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +45. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Scrafty to get Scraggy eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Field egg groups.
Shiny Scrafty
Scrafty keeps the orange-red direction from Scraggy and adds a darker crest on top. The mohawk contrast works well with the warmer body tones. Strong B, just shy of matching Scraggy's impact.
Shiny Scrafty Odds & Hunting Methods
9 of 9 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Scrafty
1 location for Scrafty in endgame routes. Scroll the list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route.
Where To Catch Scrafty in SV
The path to Scrafty starts with Scraggy at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ScraggyCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.59Overworld
Step 2Scrafty ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Scraggy (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Scrafty catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
Scrafty struts around many of Lumiose's Wild Zones as a Dark and Fighting overworld encounter, this hood-wearing brawler ranging from level 40 up to 65.
Where To Catch Scrafty in LZA
Scraggy is your first catch on the way to Scrafty. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-65 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Scrafty doesn't appear wild. Catch Scraggy instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 39 to get Scrafty. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Scrafty in SwSh
To get Scrafty, start by catching Scraggy through walking encounters at Lv. 16-47. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch ScraggyMotostoke OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassSwordRate 35%All WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 35%OvercastGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 35%OvercastStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 35%OvercastGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldSwordRate 35%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 30%OvercastGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveSwordRate 15%All WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24OverworldSwordRate 15%All WeatherStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 15%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 10%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 10%SandstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldSwordRate 5%SandstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldSwordRate 60%OvercastDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldSwordRate 15%Normal Weather
- Step 2Scrafty ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Scraggy egg.
Can't catch Scrafty directly. Start with Scraggy at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 39. The 2-stage line from Scraggy to Scrafty is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Scrafty in USUM
To get Scrafty, start by catching Scraggy through walking encounters at Lv. 32-36. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 2Scrafty ✓
Base Stats
Scrafty's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
As halfhearted as this Pokémon’s kicks may seem, they pack enough power to shatter Conkeldurr’s concrete pillars.
Scrafty Event Distributions
Scrafty has been offered just once as a Mystery Gift event Pokemon.
Battle in San DiegoAug 2011BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Scrafty Guide
Intimidate is the hidden ability. It lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Worth hunting for if you want Scrafty to compete at a higher level.
Scrafty plays as a balanced. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully.
Adamant is the go-to nature for Scrafty. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Scrafty has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Scrafty has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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