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 is weak to Poison, Flying, and Rock. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Grass/Fire typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
Primarina deals 44-51% with Moonblast.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Scovillain View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn27-32% | ||
 ToxapexResists Fire, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, threatens with Baneful Bunker PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLiquidvoice ItemThroat Spray NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Scovillain View Primarina builds →Moonblast44-51% Dazzling Gleam37-43% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Smeargle builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scovillain View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin26-31% Earthquake77-91% Knock Off33-40% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Scovillain best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Stomping Tantrum
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Flamethrower
- Giga Drain
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Flamethrower
- Substitute
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Rage Powder
- Protect
- Spicy Extract
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Stomping Tantrum
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Flamethrower
- Giga Drain
- Overheat
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Flamethrower
- Substitute
- Protect
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Rage Powder
- Protect
- Spicy Extract
- Overheat
Moves
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 CapsakidAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.16-26 Desert22%MidAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.16-26 Desert22%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-26 Route22%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-26 Route22%Mid
Step 2Scovillain ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Cave2%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Cave2%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Cave2%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Cave2%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route2%MidAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Desert1%MidAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Desert1%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.30-60 Route1%Midor 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.
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.
Best way to handle Scovillain: Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Scovillain joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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