Scrafty Best Moveset
Dark/Fighting at 90 Attack with 115/115 balanced defenses. AbilityMoxie snowballs Attack after KOs. AbilityIntimidate provides defensive utility. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureAdamant runs physical dual TermStab behind real bulk. 58 Speed means going second, but the defenses absorb the first hit. The moveset outlasts faster threats through raw durability.
Dark/Fighting with Moxie and Drain Punch in Gen V (Black & White). Bulk Up plus Drain Punch healed through damage while boosting. Shed Skin shook off status. A solid debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Scrafty best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Fairy-types hit 4x super-effectively in Gen VI (X & Y). Dark/Fighting went from great offensive typing to a defensive liability overnight. Immediate drop.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of Fairy problems in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Intimidate gave defensive utility, but 4x Fairy weakness was too easy to exploit in a Fairy-saturated format.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Intimidate cycling with U-turn was useful, but 58 Speed and 4x Fairy weakness kept Scrafty from climbing higher.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of decline in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Dark/Fighting's 4x Fairy weakness was the constant anchor. Moxie sweeps required a Fairy-free board that rarely existed.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Dragon Dance
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Scrafty Weakness
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 |
What is Scrafty Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Scrafty
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off10-11% Stone Edge30-35% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves View Goodra-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Scrafty
moderate rates across 2 locations for Scrafty in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Scrafty in SV
The path to Scrafty starts with Scraggy at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ScraggyCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.59Overworld
Step 2Scrafty ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Scraggy (Step 1)
Scrafty starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Scrafty in LZA
- Step 1Obtain Scraggy
- Step 2Scrafty ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.54-56OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Scraggy (Step 1)
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 SwSh
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 OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassSwordRate 35%All WeatherGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 35%OvercastGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 35%OvercastStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 35%OvercastGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldSwordRate 35%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 30%OvercastGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24OverworldSwordRate 15%All WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveSwordRate 15%All WeatherStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 15%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 10%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 10%SandstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldSwordRate 5%SandstormGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldSwordRate 60%OvercastDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldSwordRate 15%Normal Weather
Step 2Scrafty ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Scrafty egg.
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 USUM
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 - WestLv.33-36GrassRate 40%Route 16 - WestLv.32-35GrassRate 30%Route 17 - NortheastLv.33-36GrassRate 20%
Step 2Scrafty ✓
Base Stats
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.
Scrafty Guide
Scrafty looks average on paper at 488 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-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.
The core moveset is Drain Punch, Knock Off, Dragon Dance, and Bulk Up. Drain Punch leads at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 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 5BWDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves