Scatterbug Best Moveset
Bug at 35 Attack and 35 Speed. AbilityCompound Eyes boosts accuracy. Baby stats across every category. The moveset can't function. Evolve through to Vivillon for 90 Sp. Atk and the Compound Eyes MoveSleep Powder at 97.5% accuracy.
Scatterbug was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was Scatterbug's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Scatterbug best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Tackle
- String Shot
- Poison Powder
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Scatterbug was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Scatterbug maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Stun Spore
- Bug Bite
- Poison Powder
- String Shot
Recommended Teammates
Scatterbug was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Scatterbug maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Compoundeyes with Charcoal, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Stun Spore
- Rage Powder
- String Shot
- Poison Powder
Recommended Teammates
Scatterbug Weakness
Scatterbug is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
What is Scatterbug Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Scatterbug
Staraptor's Double-Edge hits Scatterbug for 80-95%. Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 165-194%.
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scatterbug View Cinderace builds →U Turn30-36% Sucker Punch30-36% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scatterbug View Staraptor builds →Close Combat27-32% U Turn31-37% Double Edge80-95% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scatterbug View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake41-48% Stone Edge 2x165-194%KO | ||
Evolution
Three stages ahead. Scatterbug grows into Spewpa, then pushes on to Vivillon. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 211 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Scatterbug easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Scatterbug
Scatterbug's scattered across 2 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Scatterbug in SV
Scatterbug is your first catch on the way to Scatterbug. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 4-50 across 36 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Scatterbug ✓South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.4-6OverworldRate 30%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SpewpaSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.8-20OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.8-20OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.8-20OverworldRate 9%or evolve from Scatterbug (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into VivillonAsado Desert - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Spewpa (Step 2)
A few locations for Scatterbug with moderate rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Scatterbug in LZA
To get Scatterbug, start by catching Scatterbug through walking encounters at Lv. 3-64. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Scatterbug ✓Wild Zone 1Lv.3-4OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into SpewpaWild Zone 4Lv.9-10OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Scatterbug (Step 1)
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into VivillonWild Zone 13Lv.36-37OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Spewpa (Step 2)
Scatterbug starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
No wild encounters for Scatterbug in Sun & Moon. Bring Scatterbug over from X & Y, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Legends: Z-A, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Scatterbug in SM
- Step 1Scatterbug ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Spewpa with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Scatterbug egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Hau'oli City · Island Scan; Thursday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 2. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area One). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Spewpa
Step 3Evolve into Vivillon
Base Stats
An unusually even spread gives Scatterbug flexibility. Defense barely edges ahead. But Sp. Def isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Defense EV.
Any poison this Pokémon takes in is converted into a black powder and secreted. That’s why Scatterbug can eat poisonous leaves and roots.
Scatterbug Guide
You can run Scatterbug through the first few routes without issues. 200 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Spewpa as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Scatterbug joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves