Scovillain Best Moveset
Grass/Fire at 108/108 mixed offenses and 75 Speed with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed under sun. AbilityInsomnia blocks sleep. The moveset hits from either side behind rare dual TermStab coverage. Under sun, Chlorophyll fixes the Speed and Fire TermStab gets boosted. Without sun, 75 Speed is middling. Sun-dependent but the coverage is unique.
Scovillain saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was Scovillain's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Life Orb, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Scovillain best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Giga Drain
- Growth
Recommended Teammates
Scovillain Weakness
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 |
What is Scovillain Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Scovillain
Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Scovillain for 41-48%. Iron Treads's Earthquake hits Scovillain for 51-61%.
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Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Scovillain View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake41-48% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scovillain View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin26-31% Earthquake51-61% Knock Off33-39% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Scovillain View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn18-21% Scald15-18% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scovillain View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off59-70% U Turn64-75% Wood Hammer27-32% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Scovillain View Primarina builds →Moonblast29-34% Surf55-65% Flip Turn16-19% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Scovillain
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 SV
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 - DesertLv.16-26OverworldRate 22%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.16-26OverworldRate 22%- Step 2Scovillain ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.30-60OverworldRate 2%Glaseado MountainLv.30-60OverworldRate 2%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.30-60OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.30-60OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.30-60OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.30-60OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.30-60OverworldRate 2%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.30-60OverworldRate 2%Asado Desert - DesertLv.30-60OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - DesertLv.30-60OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Capsakid (Step 1)
Scovillain isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Capsakid from Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Capsakid to Scovillain is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Scovillain in LZA
- Step 1Obtain CapsakidCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Asado Desert, then trade to the current game via link cable.
- Step 2Scovillain ✓
Base Stats
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.
Scovillain Guide
Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Scovillain. The 486 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a setup sweeper.
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 a setup sweeper.
The core moveset is Flamethrower, Solarbeam, Giga Drain, and Growth. Flamethrower leads at 0% usage. Flamethrower provides reliable STAB damage. Growth lets it set up before sweeping.
Game Availability
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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- 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 6XY
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves