Free switch-ins on Psychic moves make Scrafty useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 2 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Intimidate lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in. Part of the Gen 5 roster.
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.
It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.
Scrafty Weakness
GoodScrafty is weak to Fighting and Flying-type moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Scrafty is what Scraggy becomes. Breed it for Scraggy eggs (quick to hatch). No compatible 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Scrafty to get Scraggy eggs easily from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Counter, Detect and 8 more.
Scrafty runs Dragon Dance to boost before sweeping. Moxie and Jolly nature shape the build, with max Attack and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Best Scrafty Moveset
- Crunch
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
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
12 encounter spots for Scrafty at high spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Scrafty in Black 2 & White 2
To get Scrafty, start by catching Scraggy through walking encounters at Lv. 17-67. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ScraggyEASYDesert Resort - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.19UncommonMidDesertAnyEASYDesert Resort - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.19UncommonMidDesertAnyCHALLENGINGRoute 4Black 2GrassLv.17RareMidRouteAnyCHALLENGINGRoute 4White 2GrassLv.17RareMidRouteAny
Step 2Scrafty ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 18White 2GrassLv.57-58CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 18Black 2GrassLv.57-58CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 18White 2GrassLv.65-66CommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 18Black 2GrassLv.65-66CommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 15White 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 15Black 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYP2 LaboratoryWhite 2GrassLv.57-58UncommonPostBuildingAnyEASYP2 LaboratoryBlack 2GrassLv.57-58UncommonPostBuildingAnyEASYRoute 15White 2GrassLv.63UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 15Black 2GrassLv.63UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 1White 2GrassLv.66-67UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 1Black 2GrassLv.66-67UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassor evolve from Scraggy (Step 1)
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 Machamp (Fighting) and Aerodactyl (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Scraggy evolves into Scrafty at level 39. Scrafty is the fully evolved form. At 488 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — at base 58 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Scrafty appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- 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 VBWDebut
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 IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A