Rabsca's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Sp. Atk leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs per defeat. Fast 800K XP curve to level.
The body that supports the ball barely moves. Therefore, it is thought that the true body of this Pokémon is actually inside the ball.
An infant sleeps inside the ball. Rabsca rolls the ball soothingly with its legs to ensure the infant sleeps comfortably.
Type-wise, Rabsca takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Bug, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ground, Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (85-100%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Rabsca View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn17-20% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Rabsca View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rabsca View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch8-9% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Rabsca View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x91-108%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Rabsca View Corviknight builds →U Turn 2x29-34% | ||
Rabsca doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need a unique condition to get here from Rellor's line. Breed this form to get Rellor eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Rellor gave Rabsca the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+84), bringing the total to 470 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Rabsca to get Rellor eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Rabsca builds around Leppaberry for extra utility, Quiet nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs. Synchronize does its job quietly.
Best Build
Rabsca best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Revival Blessing
- Bug Buzz
- Trick Room
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Revival Blessing
- Bug Buzz
- Psychic Noise
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Revival Blessing
- Trick Room
- Bug Buzz
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Revival Blessing
- Bug Buzz
- Trick Room
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Rabsca's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Future Sight and Bug Buzz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 9 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Finding Rabsca at low spawn rates takes patience. 4 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Rabsca in Scarlet & Violet
Rellor is your first catch on the way to Rabsca. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 26-65 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RellorAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.26-40 Desert58%MidAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.26-40 Desert58%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.26-40 Route58%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.26-40 Route58%Mid
Step 2Rabsca ✓Asado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Desert1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%Lateor evolve from Rellor (Step 1)
Rabsca has a 470 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 115 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Rabsca's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Heracross (Bug), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Synchronize is the go-to ability for Rabsca. It copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups.
Rabsca fills the wallbreaker role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 115 Sp. Atk). Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Best way to handle Rabsca: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Rabsca has appeared in 1 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves