Chlorophyll doubles its Speed in sun, adding real value on top of Scovillain's already solid stats. Grass/Fire typing means only weak to Poison, Flying, and Rock. Known as the Spicy Pepper Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Spicy Pepper Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
The red head converts spicy chemicals into fire energy and blasts the surrounding area with a super spicy stream of flame.
The green head has turned vicious due to the spicy chemicals stimulating its brain. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Scovillain Weakness
AvgScovillain is weak to Poison, Flying, and Rock-type moves. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Grass/Fire typing.
Getting Scovillain requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Capsakid. Breed this form to get Capsakid eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+46 over Capsakid), and Scovillain peaks at 486 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Scovillain to get Capsakid eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
Scovillain runs a standard attacker set. Hardy nature with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Bigroot brings extra utility. Chlorophyll supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Scovillain Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Stomping Tantrum
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Scovillain learns Overheat and Leaf Storm naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Scovillain picks up Overheat and Solar Beam along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Dark and Rock coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Scovillain. Low spawn rates across 22 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Scovillain in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Scovillain starts with Capsakid at Lv. 16-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CapsakidEASYAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworldLv.16-2622%MidDesertEASYAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworldLv.16-2622%MidDesertEASYWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.16-2622%MidRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.16-2622%MidRoute
Step 2Scovillain ✓CHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-602%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-602%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-602%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-602%MidCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-602%MidRouteHARDAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworldLv.30-601%MidDesertHARDAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworldLv.30-601%MidDesertHARDWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworldLv.30-601%MidRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworldLv.30-601%MidRouteor evolve from Capsakid (Step 1)
Scovillain isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Capsakid from Scarlet. The evolution path from Capsakid to Scovillain is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Scovillain in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Capsakid
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
- Step 2Scovillain ✓
Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Scovillain. The 486 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker.
Scovillain's biggest threats include Salazzle (Poison), Talonflame (Flying), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Capsakid evolves into Scovillain using a Fire Stone. Scovillain is the fully evolved form. At 486 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Chlorophyll is what you want on Scovillain. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Insomnia, Moody) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Scovillain worth using.
Base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Scovillain is a special attacker with base 108 Sp. Atk. Best used as an attacker.
Scovillain can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.
Scovillain joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 1 generation 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 VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A