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Scrafty

Hoodlum Pokémon

Scrafty official artwork
Official art

Scrafty is a Dark/Fighting-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Fairy and 2× weak to Fighting and Flying, with a base stat total of 488. In Pokémon Champions it’s #112 on the Doubles ladder and #140 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
30 kg 66.1 lbs
Base stat total
488 Higher than 64% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Champions#112 Doubles ▼3 · #140 Singles ▲3Usual set Scraftinite · Adamant · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2Full set →
While mostly known for having the temperament of an aggressive ruffian, this Pokémon takes very good care of its family, friends, and territory.
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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk9099–156166–306
Def115121–183211–361
SpA4558–10685–207
SpD115121–183211–361
Spe5870–121108–236
Total488Higher than 64% of Pokémon
HP65Atk90Def115Spe58SpD115SpA45

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
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Type matchups

DarkFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Fairy (because of Dark and Fighting)
2×
Fighting (because of Dark)Flying (because of Fighting)

Resists

½×
Ghost (because of Dark)Rock (because of Fighting)
¼×
Dark (because of Dark and Fighting)

Immune to

0×
Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalPoisonGroundBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 58); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+121Max110No SP78Min70Scarf181Tailwind242

At max Speed, Scrafty outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Scrafty against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
121Scrafty · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110Scrafty · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
78Scrafty · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#112 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Scraftinite (79.0%) · (94.0%) · Adamant (43.5%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (20.1%)

MovesKnock OffFake OutDrain PunchClose Combat

Singles

#140 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Scraftinite (89.7%) · (95.0%) · Adamant (58.8%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (12.3%)

MovesDrain PunchKnock OffDragon DanceIce Punch

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Scrafty, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.6%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.5%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Scrafty: 0.3% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

0.1% of teams · rank #160 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 17 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 17 teams behind these numbers.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Impish
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
  1. Fake Out
  2. Knock Off
  3. Close Combat
  4. Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.3%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%

Moves

Abilities

  • 97.2%
  • 2.3%
  • 0.5%

Stat Points

  • Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD15.1%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD9.5%
  • Impish 32 HP / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 26 Spe9.3%
  • Careful 32 HP / 26 Atk / 8 SpD5.7%

These 4 cover 39.6% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesPUBLSV DoublesDUUNational DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

1Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
1PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
12Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
16FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
20TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
24Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhys—100%10
28Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
32Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
36SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
42Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
48High Jump KickUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.FightingPhys13090%10
54Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
60Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhys15080%5

TM / HM / TR 69

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM183Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 4

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggDetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
EggQuick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15

Biology

Despite having an aggressive temper, Scrafty takes very good care of its family, friends, and territory.

Design & origin

Scrafty's loose skin is reminiscent of the sagging pants and hoods associated with urban youth subcultures, and balaclavas worn around New York City, the basis for the Unova region.

Forms

Mega Scrafty

DarkFighting
BST 588

HoldsScraftinite

Mega Scrafty gains white cloth around its body, which is stated to be its own shed skin.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Hoodlum Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Red
—
Original Unova#066Updated Unova#118Central Kalos#101Updated Alola#336Updated Ula’ula#157Galar#225Isle of Armor#162Blueberry#122Lumiose#185
  1. While mostly known for having the temperament of an aggressive ruffian, this Pokémon takes very good care of its family, friends, and territory.

    Shield
  2. As halfhearted as this Pokémon’s kicks may seem, they pack enough power to shatter Conkeldurr’s concrete pillars.

    Sword
  3. It taunts its opponents by spitting. It has a certain territory that it never leaves its whole life long.

    Ultra Moon
  4. This Pokémon may be rude, but it takes very good care of its family, its friends, and its turf.

    Ultra Sun
  5. It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
  6. It can smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks. The one with the biggest crest is the group leader.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  7. Groups of them beat up anything that enters their territory. Each can spit acidic liquid from its mouth.

    Black

Names around the world

English
Scrafty
Japanese
ズルズキン
Japanese (romaji)
Zuruzukin
Korean
곤율거니
Chinese (Traditional)
頭巾混混
Chinese (Simplified)
头巾混混
French
Baggaïd
German
Irokex
Spanish
Scrafty
Italian
Scrafty

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

1 Def, 1 SpD
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
171
Medium

Breeding

FieldDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Scraggy: Level 39.

Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Sword 10 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
White 2 4 areas
  • P2 LaboratoryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–58
  • Road 1Walking in dark grass · Lv 66–67
  • Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–63
  • Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–66
Black 2 4 areas
  • P2 LaboratoryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–58
  • Road 1Walking in dark grass · Lv 66–67
  • Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–63
  • Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–66

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.