#664
Scatterbug
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VI (Kalos)
- Color
- Black
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 40
- EV Yield
- 1 Def
- Height
- 0.3 m (0'12")
- Weight
- 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
Generation VI
When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.
The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.
Level Up
4 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| 6 | Stun Spore | gra | N | — | 75% | 30 |
| 15 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
TM / HM
4 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| PounceSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Egg Moves
3 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Powder | poi | N | — | 75% | 35 |
| Rage Powder | bug | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stun Spore | gra | N | — | 75% | 30 |
Move Tutor
1 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Scatterbug
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Scatterbug
Scatterbug is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6 (Kalos). When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact. Scatterbug stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Scatterbug Base Stats
Scatterbug has a base stat total of 200, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Defense at 40 (below average), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 25 (poor). Scatterbug is slow with a base Speed of 35.
Scatterbug Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug-type, Scatterbug is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. This gives Scatterbug 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Scatterbug Abilities
Scatterbug's abilities include Compound Eyes, Shield Dust, Friend Guard. Compound Eyes increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.. Shield Dust protects against incoming moves' extra effects. Its Hidden Ability is Friend Guard, which decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
Scatterbug Moves & Learnset
Scatterbug can learn 12 moves in Generation 9, including 4 by leveling up, 4 via TM/HM, 3 through breeding, and 1 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Bite (Bug, 60 power), Pounce (Bug, 50 power), Struggle Bug (Bug, 50 power). For coverage, Scatterbug can learn Tera Blast (Normal), Tackle (Normal).
Training Scatterbug
Scatterbug has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Scatterbug yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Scatterbug belongs to the Bug egg group. Scatterbug is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Scatterbug → Spewpa → Vivillon).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Scatterbug. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Scatterbug, or use the team builder to see how Scatterbug fits into your squad.
