Attack and Defense carry most of Scraggy's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
If it locks eyes with you, watch out! Nothing and no one is safe from the reckless headbutts of this troublesome Pokémon.
It protects itself with its durable skin. It’s thought that this Pokémon will evolve once its skin has completely stretched out.
Scraggy's Dark/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Fairy, Fighting, and Flying. Fairy hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fairy |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Rock, Ghost |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Urshifu can KO Scraggy with Close Combat (118-139%). Braviary's Close Combat hits Scraggy for 69-82%. Fezandipiti deals 78-92% with Moonblast.
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scraggy View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x118-139%KO Sucker Punch9-10% | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scraggy View Braviary builds →U Turn20-24% Close Combat 2x69-82% | ||
 Fezandipiti PoisonFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scraggy View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn12-14% Moonblast 4x78-92% Heat Wave13-15% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scraggy View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x59-69% Dazzling Gleam 4x124-146%KO | ||
One evolution ahead. Scraggy grows into Scrafty through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 140 total stats over Scraggy. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Scraggy easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Scraggy's Eviolite bulk with Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Intimidate adds passive value. Fakeout gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Scraggy best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Coaching
- Foul Play
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Tail
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Coaching
- Foul Play
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Coaching
- Foul Play
- Endeavor
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Tail
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Coaching
- Foul Play
- Helping Hand
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Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Scraggy won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Focus Punch and High Jump Kick anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Scraggy won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Focus Blast and Dynamic Punch anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Scraggy won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Focus Punch and High Jump Kick anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Scraggy won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Focus Punch and High Jump Kick anchor the STAB core.
Scraggy can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Scraggy can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 18 locations. Scraggy's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Scraggy in Sword & Shield
You'll find Scraggy across 18 walking encounters from Lv. 16-47, sorted by game progression. Earlier spots show up first so you can grab one as soon as it's reachable.
high spawn rates for Scraggy across 6 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Scraggy in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You can catch Scraggy through 6 walking encounters from Lv. 32-36, but availability differs between Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Get Scraggy to Scrafty at level 39. At 348 BST, Scraggy is just the starting point.
Level 39 gets you Scrafty. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
You can run Scraggy through the first few routes without issues. 348 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Scrafty as fast as you can.
Across 9 games, Scraggy has solid availability. First showed up in Legends: Z-A. The latest games to include it are Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Scraggy joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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