Free switch-ins on Psychic moves make Scrafty useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 3 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.
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 Weakness
AvgScrafty is weak to Fairy, Fighting, and Flying-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Scrafty to get Scraggy eggs easily using 65 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
Best Scrafty Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Drain 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
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.
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.
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