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.
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
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 Sword & Shield, Celesteela's Air Slash hits Scrafty for 63-75%. Clefable threatens a KO with Moonblast (105-124%). Cobalion deals 81-96% with Close Combat.
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower25-30% Air Slash 2x63-75% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Clefable builds →Moonblast 4x105-124%KO Knock Off2-2% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x81-96% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 4x161-189%KO Drain Punch 2x45-53% Shadow Sneak9-11% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scrafty View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch13-15% Rock Slide12-14% Knock Off5-6% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Scrafty to get Scraggy eggs easily using 63 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, Counter, Detect and 3 more.
Sword & Shield Scrafty Best Moveset
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
Scrafty best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Rest
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 Sword & Shield
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 ScraggyMotostoke OutskirtsGrass Lv.21-2435%MidAll WeatherGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-3035%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.29-3235%MidOvercastStony WildernessOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidOvercastGalar Mine No. 2Overworld Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Grass Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidAll WeatherStony Wilderness - 3Overworld Lv.28-3015%MidOvercastChallenge RoadOverworld Lv.16-21 Route10%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert10%MidSandstormBridge FieldOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidOvercastBridge FieldOverworld Lv.27-295%MidSandstormGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.29-325%MidNormal WeatherDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4760%LateOvercastDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4715%LateNormal Weather
Step 2Scrafty ✓
Scrafty Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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. Fakeout with Wikiberry is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 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 Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Fakeout, Knock Off, Close Combat, and Drain Punch. Fakeout leads at 19% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
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