Stats & Training
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 Weakness
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 FightingDark | A | |
Fighting is super effective against ScraggyView Urshifu → | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Flying is super effective against ScraggyView Braviary → | ||
 Fezandipiti PoisonFairy | B | |
Fairy deals 4x damage to ScraggyView Fezandipiti → | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Fighting is super effective against ScraggyView Gallade → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, 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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Scarlet & Violet Evolution
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 65 breeding partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Counter, Detect, Fake Out and 1 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Scraggy Best Moveset
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
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
How to Get Scraggy in Scarlet & Violet
Scraggy Guide
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.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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.
You can find Scraggy in Scarlet & Violet. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 8 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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