Stats & Training
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.
It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.
Scrafty Weakness
Scrafty is weak to Fighting and Flying. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Rock, Ghost |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Mandibuzz builds →Brave Bird 2x64-75% Fly 2x47-56% Air Slash 2x36-43% Pluck 2x32-39% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x67-79% Aerial Ace 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% Rock Smash 2x29-34% Double Kick 2x21-26% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% Rock Smash 2x29-34% Double Kick 2x21-26% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x87-103%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% Rock Smash 2x36-43% Arm Thrust 2x14-17% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x37-46% Rock Smash 2x25-31% | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 2x25-31% Gust 2x20-25% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x34-41% Gust 2x23-27% Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x55-65% Aerial Ace 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x25-30% Peck 2x34-41% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x49-58% Gust 2x34-41% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x38-44% Rock Smash 2x25-31% | ||
Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Pidove builds →Air Slash 2x28-34% Air Cutter 2x25-31% Gust 2x17-20% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x49-58% Pluck 2x34-40% Gust 2x20-24% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x104-122%KO Brick Break 2x67-80% Aerial Ace 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Braviary builds →Fly 2x78-92% Wing Attack 2x54-64% Aerial Ace 2x54-64% Pluck 2x54-64% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x44-52% Air Cutter 2x46-55% Pluck 2x31-37% Gust 2x31-37% | ||
 Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x48-57% Pluck 2x32-38% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% Gust 2x20-24% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Braviary builds →Fly 2x77-92% Wing Attack 2x52-62% Aerial Ace 2x52-62% Sky Drop 2x52-62% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x43-51% Air Cutter 2x46-54% Pluck 2x30-35% Aerial Ace 2x30-35% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x73-86% Air Slash 2x41-49% Air Cutter 2x32-38% Pluck 2x50-59% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x47-56% Air Slash 2x36-42% Pluck 2x32-38% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x104-122%KO Brick Break 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x36-42% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x60-71% Aerial Ace 2x27-33% Rock Smash 2x28-33% Double Kick 2x22-27% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x60-71% Aerial Ace 2x27-33% Rock Smash 2x28-33% Double Kick 2x22-27% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Braviary builds →Fly 2x77-91% Air Slash 2x36-42% Wing Attack 2x53-62% Aerial Ace 2x53-62% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x47-56% Air Slash 2x36-43% Pluck 2x32-39% Aerial Ace 2x32-39% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x67-79% Aerial Ace 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% Rock Smash 2x29-34% Double Kick 2x21-26% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% Rock Smash 2x29-34% Double Kick 2x21-26% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x56-66% Gust 2x29-34% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite's Outrage hits Scrafty for 72-85%. Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 94-111%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed32-38% Outrage72-85% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Jellicent builds →Scald25-29% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x94-111%KO Mach Punch 2x51-60% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch16-19% Stone Edge20-23% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Scrafty is what Scraggy becomes. Breed it for Scraggy eggs (quick to hatch). A decent partner pool 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
Breeding
Breed with Scrafty to get Scraggy eggs easily using 39 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Counter, Detect and 8 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Scrafty Best Moveset
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
Scrafty best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Dance
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Scrafty in Black 2 & White 2
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 ScraggyDesert Resort - EntranceBlack 2Grass Lv.19 Desert10%MidAnyDesert Resort - EntranceWhite 2Grass Lv.19 Desert10%MidAnyRoute 4Black 2Grass Lv.17 RouteRareMidAnyRoute 4White 2Grass Lv.17 RouteRareMidAny
Step 2Scrafty ✓Route 18White 2Grass Lv.57-58 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 18Black 2Grass Lv.57-58 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 18White 2Grass Lv.65-66 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 18Black 2Grass Lv.65-66 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 15White 2Grass Lv.55 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 15Black 2Grass Lv.55 RouteUncommonPostAnyP2 LaboratoryWhite 2Grass Lv.57-58 BuildingUncommonPostAnyP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Grass Lv.57-58 BuildingUncommonPostAnyRoute 15White 2Grass Lv.63 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 15Black 2Grass Lv.63 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 1White 2Grass Lv.66-67 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 1Black 2Grass Lv.66-67 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Scraggy (Step 1)
Scrafty Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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. Crunch with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
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.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Crunch, Drain Punch, Dragon Dance, and Icepunch. Crunch leads at 22% usage. Crunch provides reliable STAB damage.
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 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