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 can smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks. The one with the biggest crest is the group leader.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Scrafty for 39-46%. Tyranitar deals 78-92% with Superpower.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Excadrill builds →Earthquake39-46% Rapid Spin13-16% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge24-29% Pursuit5-6% Crunch10-11% Superpower 2x78-92% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Clefable builds →Moonblast 4x105-124%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave22-26% Thunderbolt31-37% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 50 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Counter, Detect and 9 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Scrafty Best Moveset
Scrafty runs a standard defensive wall set. Relaxed nature with max HP and Attack EVs shapes the build, while Sitrus Berry brings a one-time health recovery at low HP. Intimidate supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Scrafty best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- High Jump Kick
- Fake Out
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Scrafty in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Catch ScraggyRoute 113Omega RubyGrass Lv.18 Route60%MidDexNav chainRoute 113Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.18 Route60%MidDexNav chain
Step 2Scrafty ✓
Scrafty Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. Fakeout with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 leaning toward the physical side (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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Intimidate is the hidden ability. It lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Worth hunting for if you want Scrafty to compete at a higher level.
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