Scrafty's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
As halfhearted as this Pokémon’s kicks may seem, they pack enough power to shatter Conkeldurr’s concrete pillars.
While mostly known for having the temperament of an aggressive ruffian, this Pokémon takes very good care of its family, friends, and territory.
Scrafty is weak to Fairy, Fighting, and Flying. Watch out for Fairy attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. Scrafty's overall bulk (65/115/115) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fairy |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Rock, Ghost |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Scrafty for 49-57%. Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Scrafty for 49-57%.
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off12-14% Stone Edge37-43% Pursuit7-9% Earthquake49-57% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off12-14% Stone Edge37-43% Pursuit7-9% Earthquake49-57% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Slowking builds →Scald16-18% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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Scrafty is what Scraggy becomes. Breed it for Scraggy eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Scraggy pushed Scrafty to 488 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +45. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Scrafty to get Scraggy eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups.
Scrafty doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Fakeout and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Scrafty best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Bulk Up
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Scrafty cleanly, with Focus Punch and High Jump Kick anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Scrafty cleanly, with Close Combat and Focus Blast anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Scrafty cleanly, with Focus Punch and High Jump Kick anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Scrafty cleanly, with Focus Punch and High Jump Kick anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Scrafty isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Scraggy from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Scraggy to Scrafty is covered in the steps below.
No wild encounters for Scrafty in Legends: Z-A. Bring Scraggy over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Scrafty doesn't appear wild. Catch Scraggy instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 39 to get Scrafty. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Scrafty in Sword & Shield
To get Scrafty, start by catching Scraggy through walking encounters at Lv. 16-47. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ScraggyMotostoke OutskirtsGrass Lv.21-2435%MidAll WeatherGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.29-3235%MidOvercastStony WildernessOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidOvercastGalar Mine No. 2Overworld Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidAll WeatherStony Wilderness - 3Overworld Lv.28-3015%MidOvercastChallenge RoadOverworld Lv.16-21 Route10%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert10%MidSandstormBridge FieldOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidOvercastBridge FieldOverworld Lv.27-295%MidSandstormGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.29-325%MidNormal WeatherDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4760%LateOvercastDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4715%LateNormal Weather
Step 2Scrafty ✓
Can't catch Scrafty directly. Start with Scraggy at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 39. The 2-stage line from Scraggy to Scrafty is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Scrafty in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Scrafty, start by catching Scraggy through walking encounters at Lv. 32-36. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ScraggyRoute 17 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route40%LateRoute 17 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route40%LateRoute 16 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Route30%LateRoute 16 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Route30%LateRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateRoute 17 - NortheastUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%Late
Step 2Scrafty ✓
Scrafty looks average on paper at 488 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier on our tier list.
Scrafty's biggest threats include Togekiss (Fairy), Machamp (Fighting), and Aerodactyl (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Togekiss is the most dangerous since Fairy moves deal 4x damage.
Scrafty gets Intimidate, Shed Skin, and Moxie. But Intimidate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Scrafty is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 58 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Intimidate is the hidden ability. It lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Worth hunting for if you want Scrafty to compete at a higher level.
Since Black & White, Scrafty has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Scrafty has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 5BWDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves