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 60 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, Counter, Detect and 3 more.
Scrafty runs a standard physical attacker set. Adamant nature with max HP and Attack EVs shapes the build, while Wikiberry brings extra utility. Intimidate supports the kit from the background.
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 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 ScraggyEFFORTLESSMotostoke OutskirtsGrassLv.21-2435%MidAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's CapOverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2OverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2OverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3OverworldLv.29-3235%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSStony WildernessOverworldLv.28-3030%MidOvercastEASYGalar Mine No. 2OverworldLv.20-2415%MidCaveAll WeatherEASYGalar Mine No. 2GrassLv.20-2415%MidCaveAll WeatherEASYStony Wilderness - 3OverworldLv.28-3015%MidOvercastMODERATEChallenge RoadOverworldLv.16-2110%MidRouteSandstormMODERATEPotbottom DesertOverworldLv.19-2410%MidDesertSandstormMODERATEBridge FieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidSandstormMODERATEGiant's CapOverworldLv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's Cap - 2OverworldLv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's Cap - 3OverworldLv.29-325%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDusty BowlOverworldLv.42-4760%LateOvercastEASYDusty BowlOverworldLv.42-4715%LateNormal Weather- 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. 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.
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